October 24, 2012
"If you win one, single vote because you mentioned someone’s hometown—if some guy out there is like, ‘well, I don’t really know who I’m voting for, but Mitt told this story about Appleton, so…’—then you have every reason to feel dirty about that vote."

—

Mark Byrne of Gentlemen Quarterly

Mitt Romney continuously name-drops about the people he “met in Appleton, Wisconsin,” and that is making some local residents irritated. Mark Byrne explains why he thinks Mitt Romney keeps namechecking his hometown.

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October 24, 2012

2012swingstates:

Brutal 9/11 ad takes center stage in Wisconsin Senate race

Eleven years after Sept. 11, 2001, that day’s terrorist attacks are rearing their head in a major way in one of the hottest Senate races in the country.

Former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson’s (R) campaign today launched a brutal new ad attacking Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D) for voting against a 2006 bill commemorating the fifth anniversary of 9/11.

Read more from the Fix.

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October 20, 2012
Thompson, Baldwin wrangle over health care, economy in testy debate

2012swingstates:

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel breaks down the second U.S. Senate debate in Wisconsin here.

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October 18, 2012
The Wisconsin 2012 Voter Guide

2012swingstates:

The Wisconsin State Journal offers a one-stop shop for all Wisconsin residents’ voting needs. Click here to find out who will be on your ballot Nov. 6th and compare their policy to their opponent’s.

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October 16, 2012

2012swingstates:

Thompson campaign scrambles after weekend gaffes

Former Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate hopeful Tommy Thompson has been known for putting his foot in his mouth in the past. But this past weekend, he had some help from his son.

Jason Thompson, 38 was caught on camera at a Republican event calling for Obama to be sent “back to Chicago, or Kenya.”

Tommy Thompson also had his own verbal flounder over the weekend, calling his opponent, Rep. Tammy Baldwin, “anti-Jewish.”

The Thompson campaign later apologized and clarified for these missteps. Read more from The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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October 16, 2012
Ryan Presses Early Voting, Military Ballot Concerns in Wisconsin

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October 13, 2012
2012swingstates: Allison Kruschke, junior at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., on what issues in this election are most important to her:  “I’ve narrowed it down to two major issues. The first being healthcare because it is so far-reaching. It affects many different kinds of people, from young people on their parents’ insurance to elderly people benefiting from Medicare. We’re on the cusp of very big changes in that area right now. The second most important issue to me this election is marriage equality. The president coming out in favor of it was a very big step forward. Clearly there were political motivations behind that announcement, but that doesn’t change how historic it was or how much it means to people.”  What issue matters most to you in the upcoming election? Tell us here on The 12, or tweet your response using #VoterVoices Tweet #VoterVoices You can read about what candidates are saying on important issues and endorse their statements here on the Issue Engine. // ]]]]]]> // ]]]]>]]>

2012swingstates:

Allison Kruschke, junior at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., on what issues in this election are most important to her: 

“I’ve narrowed it down to two major issues. The first being healthcare because it is so far-reaching. It affects many different kinds of people, from young people on their parents’ insurance to elderly people benefiting from Medicare. We’re on the cusp of very big changes in that area right now. The second most important issue to me this election is marriage equality. The president coming out in favor of it was a very big step forward. Clearly there were political motivations behind that announcement, but that doesn’t change how historic it was or how much it means to people.” 


What issue matters most to you in the upcoming election? Tell us here on The 12, or tweet your response using #VoterVoices

You can read about what candidates are saying on important issues and endorse their statements here on the Issue Engine.

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October 12, 2012
2012swingstates: “The most important issue for me this election is very easily the size of the national debt. With the credit rating drop for the first time in history and with the debt at record heights, we’re endangering our future.”  — Rob Gebelhoff, sophomore at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., on the most important issues of this election for him. What issue matters most to you in the upcoming election? Tell us here on The 12, or tweet your response using #VoterVoices Tweet #VoterVoices See what the candidates are saying about their plans to fix the economy and lower the national debt here.  // ]]]]>]]>

2012swingstates:

“The most important issue for me this election is very easily the size of the national debt. With the credit rating drop for the first time in history and with the debt at record heights, we’re endangering our future.” 

— Rob Gebelhoff, sophomore at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., on the most important issues of this election for him.

What issue matters most to you in the upcoming election? Tell us here on The 12, or tweet your response using #VoterVoices

See what the candidates are saying about their plans to fix the economy and lower the national debt here. 

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October 12, 2012
theweekmagazine: Cartoon of the day — Election drones PAT BAGLEY © 2012 Cagle Cartoons More cartoons

theweekmagazine:

Cartoon of the day — Election drones 
PAT BAGLEY © 2012 Cagle Cartoons

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October 12, 2012
Former Sen. Russ Fiengold 'On the Issues'

2012swingstates:

Former Democratic Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold visited Marquette University for the law school’s “On the Issues” segment with Mike Gousha. During his visit Feingold addressed campaign finance reform, American exceptionalism, foreign relations and the current presidential election.

Fiengold also had a lot to say about the first presidential debate during his visit. Read more from the Marquette Tribune.

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