by WRN Contributor | May 25, 2010
After weeks of speculation, the Majority Leader of the state Assembly announced Tuesday that he’s running for Lieutenant Governor. State Representative Tom Nelson (D-Kaukauna) says he’s been weighing the decision for some time, but made up his mind based...
by Andrew Beckett | May 25, 2010
With the endorsement of the Republican Party in hand, gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker hit the campaign trail again on Monday. In stops across Wisconsin, the Milwaukee County Executive said he’s ready to take back state government and put it back on the side...
by Andrew Beckett | May 25, 2010
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann says he’ll call for a state waiver from the federal health care reforms enacted by Congress this year, if he’s elected in November. The former Congressman Neumann delivered more than 25,000 petition...
by Andrew Beckett | Jan 4, 2010
It will be a change for him, but Governor Jim Doyle says he’s actually looking forward to not having his name on the ballot next November. Doyle has been a candidate for a statewide office since winning the Attorney General’s office in 1990, but...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 26, 2009
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he’s still undecided about a run for governor. Appearing in Madison Monday, Mayor Barrett said he was surprised by Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton dropping out of the race. Still, he’s made no decision yet on whether...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 27, 2009
As the field of Democratic candidates begins to shape up, don’t expect to see Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan among the names. Sheridan says it’s unlikely he’ll jump into the campaign, although he admits he has considered the option. However, he wants...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 17, 2009
The head of the Republican Party of Wisconsin has some doubts about Governor Doyle’s reasons for not running for a third term in office. RPW Chairman Reince Priebus says there are plenty of reasons for the Governor to get out now, such as his low approval...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 17, 2009
Democrats like their chances of holding on the Governor’s mansion. Governor Doyle’s decision not to seek re-election means the field is wide open, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Mike Tate expects to see many qualified candidates step forward in...
