by WRN Contributor | Aug 29, 2008
Now that Wisconsin Democrats have wrapped up their National Convention, the focus shifts to winning the state for Presidential nominee Barack Obama. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Joe Wineke says the convention is all about kicking off election season. Now, he...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 29, 2008
Wisconsin delegates were "wowed" as their national convention wrapped up in Denver Thursday night. Former governor and Clinton delegate Marty Schreiber called Obama's accepetance speech "spectacular," and says the party is united, despite what...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 28, 2008
Even thought the Democratic nomination for President was settled peacefully, a Wisconsin Congressman is continuing his call for reforms in the process. Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) says the heated primary battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton exposed major...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 28, 2008
Wisconsin Democrats are rallying behind Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden. The U.S. Senator from Delaware delivered his acceptance speech Wednesday night in Denver, and was greeted warmly by members of the Democratic Party. Wausau-area delegate...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 27, 2008
A bittersweet end to the campaign for Wisconsin Hillary Clinton supporters. Of 32 pledged Wisconsin delegates for Hillary Clinton, 21 cast their vote for her nomination on the Democratic National Convention floor. Madison delegate Heather Colburn says she was one of...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 27, 2008
Democrats could be watching history made in Denver. If he's nominated tonight as expected, Barack Obama will become the first ever African-American presidential candidate for a major party. U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) says it will be a moment to remember....
by WRN Contributor | Aug 27, 2008
Wisconsin delegates at the Democratic National Convention are casting their votes today for who will be the party's presidential nominee. Voting goes on all through today, with the official results being announced later this evening. Wisconsin super delegate...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 27, 2008
One of Hillary Clinton's leading supporters in Wisconsin says Tuesday night's speech in Denver exceeded all expectations. Senator Clinton told her supporters that this election isn't about her, it's about Democrats winning back the White House. She...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 27, 2008
Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin says America faces a health care crisis, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama is the answer. Speaking at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, Baldwin said nearly 47 million Americans are living...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 26, 2008
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) says there's no reason Barack Obama and John McCain should be so close in the polls. The two presumptive nominees for their parties have been in a dead heat in several recent polls. Speaking to a gathering of Wisconsin's...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 26, 2008
Wisconsin delegates for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention are ready to put their support behind Barack Obama. Senator Clinton will address the convention in Denver later tonight, where she's expected to call on her supporters to help Obama win...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 26, 2008
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was a Hillary Clinton supporter during the primaries. But now, Baldwin says the party must be united behind Barack Obama. Baldwin addressed Wisconsin delegates Monday during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. The...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 26, 2008
Democrats officially kicked off their national convention with the help of an aspiring First Lady. Michelle Obama served as the keynote speaker Monday night in Denver, where she talked about family and why her husband should be the next US President. Wisconsin...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 26, 2008
An emotional reception for Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) Monday at the Democratic National Convention. Even though he's still recovering from brain surgery, Kennedy took to the convention stage amidst a thunderous welcome from delegates. Wisconsin Democratic...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 25, 2008
US Senator Joe Biden likely wouldn't be Barack Obama's running mate had it not been for a familiar Wisconsin icon. The late Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson is credited for encouraging Joe Biden to carry-on after personal tragedy struck shortly after...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 25, 2008
Despite being stripped of her status with the Democratic Party, a former Hillary Clinton delegate comes to Denver anyway. Debra Bartoshevich drew fire from Wisconsin Democrats after publicly stating she would vote for Republican John McCain in November, resulting in...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 25, 2008
While most delegates opted to fly to Denver for the Democratic National Convention, Mike Underhill of Kenosha took to the road on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Underhill says he decided to make the trip on his Harley because he didn't want to take time away...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 25, 2008
Wisconsin Democrats are pleased with Barack Obama's decision on a running mate. Obama announced over the weekend that long-time US Senator Joe Biden will be his pick for Vice President. Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind, a delegate at the Democratic National...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 24, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama campaigned in Eau Claire on Sunday, one day after announcing his running mate. Hosting the “Barbecue with Barack Obama” at an Eau Claire park, Senator Obama was joined by a couple of the state's top...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 23, 2008
Wisconsin Democrats are gearing up for their trip to the national convention. The convention opens Monday in Denver, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke says the Badger State will be well represented with 108 alternates and delegates in attendance...
