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Posts for August, 2011
Prosecutors now have case on dispute between justices
Madison -- An investigation into an altercation between two state Supreme Court justices has been turned over to prosecutors.
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said Monday he received the investigative file from the Dane County Sheriff's Office on Thursday. Investigators made no recommendation on whether to charge anyone, Ozanne said.
Ozanne said he is now reviewing whether his office has a conflict of interest in handling the case. Justices were arguing over a case Ozanne was involved in when Justices David Prosser and Ann Walsh Bradley got into a physical dispute. Ozanne said he hopes to reach a decision this week on whether to have his office handle it or refer it to a special prosecutor. »Read Full Blog Post(167)
Hopper, King spar over collective bargaining
Madison -- In a televised interview 10 days before recall elections against six Republican state senators, Sen. Randy Hopper (R-Fond du Lac) and challenger Jessica King squared off on their voting records and personal experience.
In an interview on "UPFRONT with Mike Gousha" Sunday, Hopper chastised Democratic groups for campaigning on issues other than collective bargaining, and said they are ignoring the issue because changes to collective bargaining are beginning to work.
Still, he said state Republicans should have educated the public better about the collective bargaining bill before it was introduced. »Read Full Blog Post(33)
Concealed carry questions? Here are answers.
Madison -- Interested in Wisconsin's new concealed carry law?
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has put out a 56-page guide of frequently answered questions about the new law, which takes effect on Nov. 1.
But the guide doesn't address the question of which exact forms of training will qualify applicants seeking a permit to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon such as a taser. The Department of Justice has cautioned state residents taking training classes now that the instruction may not qualify them for a permit later under rules that are still being finished. (15)
GOP files complaint into Pasch-Citizen Action tie
The Republican Party of Wisconsin has filed a complaint with the state's Government Accountability Board asking for an investigation into what it called "possible coordination" between Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) and Citizen Action of Wisconsin, a grass-roots group.
Pasch serves as a board member of the group. Coordination between third-party groups and candidates is illegal.
At a Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker luncheon on Monday, Pasch said she had had no contact with anyone at Citizen Action regarding any political activities. »Read Full Blog Post(212)
Sen. Johnson to vote against debt deal
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Monday he won't vote for the budget compromise that will allow the U.S. government to raise its debt ceiling.
Johnson announced his planned 'no' vote in a news release Monday afternoon
"Although this bill represents the first time any future spending limitations have been attached to an increase in the debt ceiling, the limitations contained in the bill fall far short of serious budget reform," Johnson said. "President Obama requested a $2.4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling. To put that amount in perspective, it took over 200 years for America to incur that level of debt - from our nation's founding to September 30, 1987. »Read Full Blog Post(290)
Darling clarifies remarks on the wealthy
Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), in the midst of a heated recall race against Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay), clarified on Monday remarks she made on a Milwaukee radio talk show on Friday about who is or isn't wealthy.
On Friday, Darling appeared on the Mark Belling Show on WISN-AM (Radio 1130). Belling was absent. The show's host was former state senator Ted Kanavas of Brookfield.
Darling was brought on the show to talk about the tax cuts and credits the Republican controlled Legislature made which she said the mainstream media were not reporting. In her comments, she described an encounter with a constituent. »Read Full Blog Post(84)
Link between food, voting questioned in recall parties
State election authorities are questioning whether a liberal group broke the law by offering both free food and free rides to vote in a hotly contested Senate recall election.
Although no formal complaint had reached the state Government Accountability Board by Monday afternoon, a spokesman for the agency said it would not be legal to combine free food and transportation to the polls in the same event — even if, as the organization contends, people could take the food without boarding the buses.
Local law enforcement authorities are reportedly looking into the get-out-the-vote "block parties." »Read Full Blog Post(35)
Darling tops $1.1 million in fundraising, nears $1 million in spending
State Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) continues to lead all recall election candidates in total fundraising so far, with more than $1.1 million collected and nearly $1 million spent in her effort to protect herself from being thrown out of office.
In a campaign finance report filed Monday, Friends of Alberta Darling reported raising $165,155 in July, bringing her total receipts for the year to $1,123,574.
The total is well ahead of Darling's challenger, Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay), who's amassed $622,680 so far this year. But Pasch did outdo Darling in July, with $190,865 in receipts. »Read Full Blog Post(44)
Moore misses vote on debt ceiling
The high-profile, last-minute vote to raise the nation's debt ceiling was probably the most scrutinized action in Congress this year.
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) missed casting her vote by seconds.
Spokesman David Frey said Moore intended to vote in favor of the compromise legislation worked out over the weekend by congressional leaders and President Barack Obama. »Read Full Blog Post(260)
Democrats seek background checks for voucher schools
Madison -- A group of Democratic lawmakers is seeking to require background checks of teachers in state-funded private voucher schools.
Public school teachers in the state are subjected to background checks as part of their licensing process and have their license rejected if they are guilty of sex crimes, certain other serious crimes, or are delinquent in paying taxes or child support.
The draft bill being circulated by Democrats would apply those same background checks to teachers and administrators in voucher schools. The schools would be prohibited from employing people in those positions who fail the checks. (460)
GOP files complaint on parties that linked food, voting
The state Republican Party said it filed a formal complaint Tuesday, alleging a liberal group broke state law by offering free food at parties that also offered rides to vote.
In his complaint to the state Government Accountability Board, state GOP Executive Director Stephan Thompson targeted Wisconsin Jobs Now for five "block parties" on Milwaukee's northwest side. At each party, voters could eat free food, participate in drawings for prizes and board free shuttle buses to Milwaukee City Hall, where they could cast absentee ballots in the 8th Senate District recall election.
State law prohibits giving voters anything of value to vote or not to vote. The organization says it followed the law because nobody had to board the buses or vote to get the food and prizes. But an accountability board spokesman said free food and transportation to the polls should not be part of the same event. »Read Full Blog Post(124)
Liberal group sues Sen. Darling over open records request
Madison -- A liberal group filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) for allegedly ignoring an open records request.
The group One Wisconsin Now said it had sought on June 8 any communications that Darling, the co-chairwoman of the Legislature's powerful budget committee, may have had with private school voucher groups which receive state funding.
In its lawsuit filed in Dane County Circuit Court, the group said that it had contacted Darling's office again on July 13 but has still not received any response from the senator, who is one of nine senators targeted for recall elections over their stances on union bargaining. »Read Full Blog Post(142)
Darling, Pasch spar in final joint appearance before election
Menomonee Falls – In front of an invitation only crowd of Rotarians from Menomonee Falls, Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) and Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) staked out their positions just days before Tuesday's recall election over Darling's seat.
It was the second and last joint appearance by the two candidates in what has become a hotly contested recall election that has attracted millions of dollars to the campaigns and third-party groups.
In her comments, Darling stated that she did what those who elected her wanted her to do: work to balance the state budget, reduce the deficit and not raise taxes. She said she did that. »Read Full Blog Post(361)
Group releases Pasch emails
Madison -- Conservatives renewed their criticisms Wednesday of Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) for her involvement with Citizen Action of Wisconsin, a group that backs Pasch in the recall election against Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills).
Pasch sits on the board of Citizen Action, but said this week she had had no contact with the group on political matters since becoming a candidate for Senate on May 6.
The conservative group Media Trackers released emails Wednesday that showed Pasch's office had been in touch with Citizen Action since becoming a candidate. However, the emails do not include discussions of campaign issues. »Read Full Blog Post(30)
Jobs group blasts GOP charge that linked food, voting
A liberal jobs organization lashed back Wednesday at Republicans, accusing the state GOP of trying to suppress minority votes by alleging the jobs group broke election laws.
Wisconsin Jobs Now held a rally on Milwaukee's northwest side to respond to the Republican charges, part of the heated recall race in the 8th Senate District. State Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) is defending her seat against Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) in the Aug. 9 contest. Jobs Now describes itself as nonpartisan but has been highly critical of Darling.
Over the past two weeks, the jobs group has held five get-out-the-vote "block parties," offering voters free food, drawings for prizes and free shuttles to Milwaukee City Hall, where they could cast absentee ballots. »Read Full Blog Post(32)
County Board remap takes effect without Abele's signature
A Milwaukee County Board redistricting plan will become law without County Executive Chris Abele's signature.
Abele notified supervisors Wednesday that he was returning the redistricting plan unsigned, passing up a chance to veto a measure he had publicly criticized.
The redistricting plan trims one seat from the 19-member board, by splitting up the North Shore district now represented by conservative Supervisor Joe Rice. The plan also boosts the number of Hispanic-majority districts from one to two, after Latino groups and civil rights organizations criticized a preliminary version of the plan. »Read Full Blog Post(18)
Abele signs domestic partner benefits measure
As expected, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed legislation Wednesday to grant health benefits to domestic partners of county employees.
Abele championed the measure, which the County Board had approved Thursday by a 13-5 vote.
Critics claimed the benefits would be too costly, at an estimated $742,000, starting next year. But supporters said it was a matter of fairness that had not caused budget problems when instituted by the state and city governments.
County Board Chairman Lee Holloway, who voted for the measure, has said the board could decide in budget deliberations this fall to limit the benefit to same-sex domestic partners, slicing the cost by 75%. (17)
DA probes anti-abortion group's rewards for signing recall voters
A Milwaukee County prosecutor is examining allegations that abortion opponents offered rewards for volunteers who signed up sympathetic voters in Wisconsin's high-stakes Senate recall elections.
According to an email obtained by the Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin Right to Life and Family Action coalition offered gift cards ranging from $25 to $75 to volunteers who hit targets for persuading voters to fill out absentee ballot applications in the July recall primary elections.
State law prohibits offering voters anything of value to vote or not to vote. »Read Full Blog Post(20)
Will Darling win recall race? 'I'm not sure,' she says
With just a week left before the recall elections of six Republican state senators, Sen. Alberta Darling Tuesday aggressively defended her decisions on the state budget but said she didn't know if she'd win her race.
Asked at a Newsmaker Luncheon at the Milwaukee Press Club if she was confident about Tuesday's contest with Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay), Darling answered, "I'm not sure. It's going to be about turnout."
Darling was clearly energized about the race, however. During the Press Club appearance, she aggressively defended her decisions as co-chair of the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee to back Gov. Scott Walker's bill to curtail collective bargaining by public employees, and to trim hundreds of millions of dollars from aid to schools and technical colleges. »Read Full Blog Post(135)
Pasch doesn't see quick reversal on collective bargaining
Rep. Sandy Pasch favors the restoration of collective bargaining to public employees, but she admits that, even if Democrats regain control of the Senate in recall elections next week, they won't be able to restore it.
What they'll be able to do is restore a "dialogue" between the parties, the Whitefish Bay Democrat said Monday at a Newsmakers luncheon at The Milwaukee Press Club downtown.
The luncheon was to be a debate between Pasch and Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), whom Pasch is challenging in an Aug. 9 recall election but Steve Jagler, luncheon moderator and executive editor of BizTimes Milwaukee, said Darling had declined the debate and will appear at a separate luncheon Tuesday. »Read Full Blog Post(60)
Wisconsin Right to Life denies wrongdoing
Madison -- A Wisconsin Right to Life official denied Thursday the organization's political action committee had violated any election laws.
A Milwaukee County prosecutor is examining allegations that the group offered rewards for volunteers who signed up sympathetic voters in the upcoming state Senate recall elections. State law prohibits giving anything of value to any voter "or any other person" to induce someone to vote.
In response, Susan Armacost, the group's legislative director and PAC director, issued this statement: »Read Full Blog Post(31)
Four new DMV centers to open, none will close
Madison -- The Division of Motor Vehicles reversed course Thursday and announced it will maintain all of its licensing centers and will open four new locations across the state.
Under an original proposal, the department said it may close 16 locations and open nine new locations.
The Oconomowoc DMV center was among those initially targeted for closing. »Read Full Blog Post(134)
La Follette says law extending unemployment compensation starts Friday
Secretary of State Douglas La Follette said the law extending unemployment compensation benefits will take effect on Friday after he took the required steps to publish the law on Thursday.
La Follette said that in some cases, governors have declared passage of legislation is an emergency and expedite paper work to put the law into effect immediately. That did not happen this time, he said. »Read Full Blog Post(33)
Spending breaks record in five Senate races
As money continues to pour into Wisconsin's recall elections, much of it from around the country, five of the races have already broken the record for spending in a state Senate race, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
The nonprofit group, which tracks campaign spending and other election issues, estimates total spending so far by all parties in Sen. Alberta Darling's 8th District at a staggering $7.9 million — well over double the previous record of $3 million, set in a northwestern Wisconsin district in 2000. Recent state campaign spending forms reported more than $1.5 million in spending by the Darling and her challenger, Rep. Sandy Pasch, but far more money is being spent by outside groups on both the left and right, and Wisconsin Democracy Campaign's new estimates include all that money.
Mike McCabe, the group's executive director, said that in all, spending has already topped $30 million in the races, and could go as high as $35 million to $40 million. Spending reported to the state by candidates totals $5.1 million, with some $13 million by registered outside groups such as We Are Wisconsin, a coalition of union groups. He estimates that unregistered groups, such as the conservative Club for Growth Wisconsin and the American Federation for Children "are pretty much equaling or slightly surpassing the registered groups." He said his organization bases those estimates on their surveys of TV advertising, direct mail and other forms of campaign spending. »Read Full Blog Post(73)
2 supervisors blast Abele over County Board remap
Two conservative supervisors are criticizing Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele for not vetoing a County Board redistricting plan that will eliminate one of their seats.
Abele had opposed the remap measure, but Wednesday he returned it to the board unsigned, meaning it will become law without his signature. He noted the plan was adopted by a 13-6 majority -- the minimum needed to override a veto -- and said he didn't want to cast a symbolic veto that he expected to be overridden.
The plan slices the board from 19 to 18 members by splitting up the North Shore district now represented by Supervisor Joe Rice. He has filed suit to block the new map.
On Friday, Rice joined Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo in issuing a statement saying, "We are disappointed with County Executive Abele's failure to exercise leadership and to restore integrity and fairness in the redistricting of county supervisory district lines for the next 10 years. ... Apparently, if he is not guaranteed a win, he is not interested in fighting for what is right." (3)
Darling distances self from Planned Parenthood days
Is Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) trying to distance herself from her past association with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin?
At a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon Tuesday, she exaggerated how long it's been since she was on the group's board of directors. In addition, her biography on a state legislative website lists other organizations for which she's a past board member, but Planned Parenthood is not on the list.
Darling, who's in the midst of a hard-fought recall race with Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay), told the Press Club audience this week that she'd been on the board of Planned Parenthood, which provides reproductive and other health care services as well as providing abortions, "when I was very a young woman, before I entered public office . .. This was like 25, 30 years ago." »Read Full Blog Post(23)
Jobs group files complaint, says opponents intimidating voters
Madison — A jobs group that has been under fire from Republicans filed a complaint Friday with election officials, saying Sen. Alberta Darling's campaign and others intimidated voters.
Wisconsin Jobs Now has been holding get-out-the-vote "block parties" and busing voters to Milwaukee City Hall for early voting in Darling's recall election. The state Republican Party and conservative group Media Trackers have filed complaints with the state Government Accountability Board because free food and drawings for prizes were offered at the events. State law bars providing anything of value for voting; Wisconsin Jobs Now argues it complied with the law.
On Friday, Wisconsin Jobs Now filed its own complaint with the accountability board, which oversees the state's election laws. It alleged Darling's campaign and the group We're Watching Wisconsin Elections photographed and recorded voters and the buses for extensive periods. »Read Full Blog Post(21)
Barrett campaigns in recalls, Walker less visible
Madison -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will campaign for three Democratic Senate recall candidates Saturday.
Barrett, a Democrat who lost the governor's race in November, is doing the Fox Valley events while the winner of the gubernatorial race, Republican Scott Walker, keeps a lower profile in those contests.
Phil Walzak, a spokesman for Democrats' recall efforts and a former campaign spokesman for Barrett, said that he sees an irony in the different roles the two former opponents are playing in the recalls. »Read Full Blog Post(210)
Mailing confuses some Glendale voters
Glendale, which had long lines at its only polling place during the July 12 Democratic primary in the 8th Senate District recall race, will open five of its six polling places for Tuesday's general election.
Only problem: One of the many groups involved in the election, which pits Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) against Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay), didn't get the memo, and sent out at least one mailing with faulty information.
A mailing from We Are Wisconsin, which went out on the letterhead of Democratic U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, said that Glendale voters should vote at City Hall, not at their usual polling places. That was true for the primary, but not in Tuesday's election. »Read Full Blog Post(15)
New polling numbers give snapshot of 4 recall races
New polling numbers in four of the six Republican Senate districts facing recall elections Tuesday show one Democrat and one Republican with comfortable leads, plus two very tight races.
The numbers were supplied by Daily Kos, the liberal blog, and the polling was done by Public Policy Polling, a firm that typically polls for Democrats. The telephone surveys were conducted from Friday to Sunday.
Rep. Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse), was ahead of Sen. Dan Kapanke (R-La Crosse) in western Wisconsin's 32nd District by a comfortable 54% to 43%, with 3% undecided and a 3.4% margin of error. »Read Full Blog Post(65)
Nation eyes Wisconsin recall races
The political world is aiming its analysis at Wisconsin today as the state holds the bulk of its unprecedented recall elections.
The Chicago Tribune notes that more than 50 national groups are supporting candidates in the recall, including Democracy for America and the AFL-CIO on one side and Americans for Prosperity and the Club for Growth on the other.
The column The Fix in The Washington Post challenges the common argument that anyone will be able to draw national conclusions from Wisconsin's recalls. »Read Full Blog Post(77)
Big turnout so far in Whitefish Bay
Looks like a big turnout day at the polls, if you go by one polling place in Whitefish Bay.
Mordecai Lee, a political scientist and professor of governmental affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, says he voted at 8 a.m. at the Whitefish Bay Public Library and he was No. 237 when he voted in the 8th Senate District recall election.
"Voting was as heavy as a presidential election," he writes. "Nowhere to park, traffic jams, lines, etc. Amazing." »Read Full Blog Post(53)
No problems so far, state elections official says
Madison -- No major problems have been reported as 10 a.m. in Tuesday's voting, a state elections official said.
"So far I'm not aware of any problems out there," said Reid Magney, a spokesman for the state Government Accountability Board.
Voters take to the polls in six state Senate districts Tuesday for recall elections for six Republican incumbents stemming from their support for Gov. Scott Walker's union bargaining legislation. »Read Full Blog Post(37)
Democratic recall candidate outraises challenger
Madison -- The two Democratic senators facing recall elections on Aug. 16 outraised their GOP challengers and have several times as much cash left over.
Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover) raised $140,600 during the most recent reporting period, compared to the $109,800 raised by GOP challenger Kim Simac.
Holperin spent $100,800, leaving him with $187,600. Simac spent $113,700 and was left with $49,700 in cash. Candidate spending, however, is less important than it once was because of the rise of large spending by independent groups in legislative elections. »Read Full Blog Post(46)
Complaint filed against Republican Party, tea party group
Madison -- A complaint was filed with state election officials Tuesday against the state Republican Party and a tea party group.
The complaint, filed by James Rogers of Madison, was provided to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by the union group We are Wisconsin.
The complaint alleges that the state Republican Party and the Tea Party Express were improperly coordinating efforts. The complaint also alleges that the Tea Party Express had not registered certain political activities as required. »Read Full Blog Post(30)
Darling says she wishes election could have happened after school year started
Madison -- Facing a potential recall in today's slew of elections, Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) said she wished the election could have occurred after the school year started.
In an interview with reporters Tuesday morning, Darling cited reports that the city of Milwaukee will save at least $25 million a year through Gov. Scott Walker's controversial state budget, which cut most public unions' collective bargaining rights.
"I wish this election were after school started when people could see that the scare tactics of the unions were not true," Darling said. "We are on the right track, we're growing jobs." »Read Full Blog Post(31)
Recall groups make final push for votes
Madison -- Two liberal groups said they are making tens of thousands of phone calls to voters in the final hours of the state Senate recall campaigns.
A spokesman for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America said volunteers for the groups made more than 20,000 telephone calls to voters Tuesday in just 90 minutes.
The recall elections have drawn national attention, the involvement of sophisticated outside groups on both sides and tens of millions of dollars in total spending. (2)
Where to find recall election results
Just a friendly reminder: Results for tonight's recall elections will start rolling in to our results page shortly after polls close at 8 p.m. Check back often for updated results. You can also check our "Recalls at a glance" page to get a general overview of what's going on this summer. We'll have updates in NewsWatch as winners are declared. And, as always, check JSOnline's politics and election pages for ongoing coverage.
UPDATE: A county-by-county breakdown of votes counted can be found here. (195)
Crowd gathers outside Capitol to watch "The Ed Show"
Madison -- With the polls closed, hundreds of people gathered outside the Capitol for a live broadcast of MSNBC's "The Ed Show" Tuesday night.
The crowd was largely Democratic, with many carrying pro-union signs and singing solidarity anthems.
A spokesman for "The Ed Show" said they would be broadcasting until "good results" come in, at least until 10:15 p.m. CST.
Darling-Pasch race to decide Senate control
With three Republican senators hanging onto their seats and two others falling to Democratic challengers in Tuesday's recall elections, control of the state Senate depends on the outcome of the 8th Senate District race.
But that race remained too close to call late Tuesday. With 56 of 82 wards counted, Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) led with 51% of the vote in her bid to oust Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills).
However, many of the wards still out are Republican strongholds. That includes all 10 wards in Menomonee Falls and four wards in Mequon. Another 12 uncounted wards are in Milwaukee County, but it was not immediately clear which communities those represented.
UPDATE: A county-by-county breakdown of votes counted so far can be found here. (207)
Dem spokesman accuses GOP of dirty tricks in Waukesha vote count
A state Democratic Party spokesman accused a Republican official Tuesday night of tampering with votes in the tight 8th Senate District recall race.
With 10 of 11 Waukesha County wards still out -- including all of those in Menomonee Falls -- party spokesman Graeme Zielinski said, "We believe the election in this contest has been tampered with by Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus.
"She's sitting on votes. We believe that right now, there are severe irregularities in Waukesha County once again. We believe the very fate of the Wisconsin Senate hangs in the balance and is in the hands of a woman who has already shown extreme incompetence." »Read Full Blog Post(201)
Pasch cautious on recall outcome
State Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) neither declared victory nor conceded defeat when she addressed her supporters at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday at her election-night party in Brown Deer.
Instead, Pasch congratulated Rep. Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) for knocking off Sen. Dan Kapanke (R-La Crosse) in another state Senate recall election.
With control of the Senate in the balance, Pasch said, "The whole world is watching us tonight."
But in her own 8th District bid to unseat Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), Pasch said returns were still coming in and the race was still too close to call. (27)
In Darling race, GOP claims victory; Dems say too early to tell
Madison -- Republicans say Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) has won her recall elections, but Democrats are not conceding that point.
Tuesday's other five recall elections have been determined, with Democrats winning two and Republicans winning three.
John Hogan, director of the Committee to Elect a Republican Senate, said it was clear from what wards remain out that Darling will win. But Phil Walzak, a spokesman for the state Democratic Party, said the outcome was not clear and Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) is not ready to concede to Darling. (43)
Walker says he wants to work with both sides.
Madison -- Republican Gov. Scott Walker said early Wednesday he wants to work with leaders from both parties after Democrats gained two Senate seats Tuesday in recall elections.
Despite the Democratic gains, Republicans still control the Senate and Assembly. Democrats want to try to recall Walker next year because of his legislation this winter to eliminate most collective bargaining for public workers.
"Last November, the voters sent a message that they wanted fiscal responsibility and a focus on jobs," Walker said in a statement. "In our first months in office we balanced a $3.6 billion deficit and our state created 39,000 new jobs. It's clear the voters also want us to work together to grow jobs and improve our state. »Read Full Blog Post(27)
Senators "took a bullet for the taxpayers," leader says
Madison -- The leader of the state Senate said the two Republicans who lost recall elections Tuesday "took a bullet for the taxpayers."
Democrats unseated Republican Sens. Dan Kapanke of La Crosse and Randy Hopper of Empire. But they failed to capture four other seats held by Republicans.
"It looks like the special interests were able to defeat senators Hopper and Kapanke, two exceptional senators," Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) said in a statement. "They took a bullet for the taxpayers, and the people of Wisconsin owe them a debt of gratitude for putting the interests of the state before their own." (48)
Dems back off vote-tampering charges
Wisconsin Democrats are backing off charges of vote-tampering in the 8th Senate District recall, less than 1-1/2 hours after they leveled those accusations.
"Though we believe that Sandy Pasch was able to battle Alberta Darling to a virtual tie, on her turf, we will not pursue questions of irregularities. Those heat-of-the-moment statements came in light of the uncertainties that arose from a recent election, known too well," state party Chairman Mike Tate said in a prepared statement early Wednesday morning.
Late Tuesday night, party spokesman Graeme Zielinski had accused Waukesha County Kathy Nickolaus of manipulating the Menomonee Falls vote count as Pasch, a Democratic representative from Whitefish Bay, sought to oust Darling, the River Hills Republican senator. When Zielinski spoke, all 10 Menomonee Falls wards in the district were still out, but they soon came in and swung the lead in the race to Darling.
Nickolaus had come under scrutiny in the spring Supreme Court race, when she initially reported a vote total that omitted the entire city of Brookfield. Adding Brookfield's results swung the race from a victory for liberal Asst. Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg to a win for conservative Justice David Prosser. (123)
Democrats mull recall of Gov. Walker
Madison -- With Republicans holding on to the state Senate Tuesday, Democrats emerged from the recall elections saying they would still consider the much larger enterprise of recalling Gov. Scott Walker.
But in falling one short Tuesday of the three seats needed to pick up the Senate amid massive spending by both sides, Democrats failed to gain valuable momentum for that larger goal. Plus, they could suffer a further setback on Tuesday of next week, when two Democratic senators face recall elections and the potential of losing their own seats.
In an interview Wednesday morning in his Capitol office, Walker dismissed talk of any possible recall against him, saying the message of Tuesday's results was that voters want politicians of both parties to work together. »Read Full Blog Post(390)
Results show voters want cooperation, Walker says
Madison -- Gov. Scott Walker said results from Tuesday's recall elections show voters are on board with Republican efforts but that they want the two parties to work together.
The message from his election in November was that voters wanted leaders to focus on jobs and fix the state budget, he said.
"They still want that, particularly on jobs, but they also want us to do more working together," he said Wednesday in an interview. »Read Full Blog Post(253)
Speaker Fitzgerald weighs in on recalls
Madison -- Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald (R-Horicon) released this statement about Tuesday's recall results:
"Assembly Republicans are committed to putting Wisconsin back to work and it is good news that control of the state Senate remains with leaders who also have the courage to stand up against the special interests and do what is right for our state."
Vos wants to amend state constitution on recalls
Madison -- State Rep. Robin Vos said he wants to "recall the recalls."
The Rochester Republican and chairman of the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee said Wednesday he is drafting an amendment to the state constitution to require those pushing to recall state officials to state their reasons for doing so.
"No longer should taxpayer dollars be wasted on unnecessary recall elections that were triggered by a vote that some special interest group didn't like." Vos said in a statement. "It undermines our democracy and wastes precious taxpayer dollars that are needed elsewhere." »Read Full Blog Post(55)
Focus shifts to recalls of Democratic senators
Madison -- With recall elections for Republican senators now done, attention is shifting to the races in which two Democratic senators will fact the same threat next week.
Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover) is going through the second recall of his career. As a state Assemblyman in 1990, he successfully beat back a recall attempt stemming from the controversy over spear-fishing by Ojibwe tribes.
But Holperin said Wednesday that he can draw few lessons from that recall effort, which took place in a far different political environment and in a time before technologies like the Internet had transformed campaigning. »Read Full Blog Post(138)
Legalize weed, says write-in candidate in Kenosha-area Senate recall race
A homeless man is running a write-in campaign in the Kenosha-area state Senate recall race by holding signs on street corners that urge the legalization of marijuana, the Kenosha News reports.
Brian Harwood is 39 and is originally from Milwaukee, according to the article.
"Usually when people first see me they tend to dismiss me, maybe because of my look," Harwood, who has long hair and a long beard, is quoted as saying. "But once they talk to me they understand I am serious about this." »Read Full Blog Post(26)
Could vote hold hope for Walker recall?
Here's an interesting take on the Wisconsin recalls from Nate Silver, a political blogger with The New York Times.
Silver argues that even though Democrats failed to win a majority in the state Senate, the voting percentages in Tuesday's recall races hold some hopeful signs for those who might seek the recall of Gov. Scott Walker. He says that, at least in five of Tuesday's six races, Democratic candidates did better than Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett did last fall in his race against Walker.
Could that signify a shift in public opinion away from the Republicans and toward the Democrats?
Hard to tell, admits Silver, whose blog is called Five Thirty Eight. But worth noting. (74)
Liberal group turning focus to Walker recall
Madison -- This didn't take long.
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a group active in the state Senate recalls, sent out an email Thursday to supporters asking them to get involved in a possible recall of Gov. Scott Walker that could be started later this year.
On Tuesday, Democrats won two Senate seats in recall elections but failed to take control of the state Senate. Two Democratic senators face additional recall elections next week, the last of nine recall elections stemming from senators' stances on Walker's legislation ending most union bargaining for public employees. »Read Full Blog Post(107)
Campaigning still aggressive in North Woods recall race
Madison -- Both sides in the recall effort against a Democratic North Woods senator are pushing ahead and pouring money into the race.
When Democrats failed to take back the Senate Tuesday, some had speculated that there would be less focus or spending in the fight to recall Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover).
But so far, that's not the case, said officials supporting Holperin and his challenger, Republican Kim Simac. »Read Full Blog Post(115)
Recall candidate's tenant, a sex offender, moves out
A sex offender from Minnesota who rented an apartment from Republican state Senate candidate Jonathan Steitz, of Pleasant Prairie, has moved, Steitz said Thursday.
Steitz is running in Tuesday's recall election against incumbent Democratic state Sen. Robert Wirch.
Bloggers and the Kenosha News reported that Steitz had rented the apartment to the man in possible violation of an ordinance that says a sex offender has to live at least 2,500 feet away from a school. The apartment is less than 2,500 feet away from a middle school. »Read Full Blog Post(35)
Abele attending Packers White House meeting with Obama; Barrett, Walker not
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is attending Friday's belated meeting with President Barack Obama and the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers at the White House.
Abele said he was paying for the travel himself, though he had another meeting in Washington related to economic development.
He was one of a number of Wisconsin elected officials to get an invitation, though not all decided to go for the ritual Super Bowl congratulations from the commander-in-chief. »Read Full Blog Post(19)
Capitol altercation involves Solidarity Singers, political blogger
Madison -- Just when you think things are winding down at the Capitol, something else happens.
Two members of the Solidarity Singers got into an argument with a group of people observing the noontime sing-along, including University of Wisconsin-Madison law professor and political blogger Ann Althouse.
The Solidarity Singers normally meet in the center of the Capitol rotunda at noon to sing pro-union protest songs, but they take their sing-along outside on Fridays. »Read Full Blog Post(138)
PolitiFact: Checking claim in recall race that Democrat Sen. Bob Wirch helped land a company with 800 jobs
Cowles' vote total adjusted down, but he still wins
Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Allouez) still won his recall election Tuesday, but not by as much as was reported on election night.
The Associated Press reported unofficial results Tuesday night that showed Cowles defeating challenger Nancy Nusbaum of De Pere with 60% of the votes, 27,543 to 18,039.
But the Outagamie County clerk's office discovered a snafu in their results – somebody entered numbers in the wrong columns for Kaukauna, so Nusbaum was credited with 0 votes for that city, when she actually won it. »Read Full Blog Post(491)
ICYMI: PolitiFact Wisconsin check of claim by Dem state Sen. Bob Wirch, recall target, who said he helped land employer with 800 jobs
State Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie), who is being challenged Tuesday in a recall election by Republican lawyer Jonathan Steitz of Pleasant Prairie, said he helped bring the Uline company and 800 jobs to his Kenosha-based district.
We found the claim hot to handle.
PolitiFact checks claim by liberal Greater Wisconsin Committee that GOP recall candidate Jonathan Steitz failed to pay his taxes
The Greater Wisconsin Committee, a liberal group active in state politics, says Republican recall candidate Jonathan Steitz "failed to pay his taxes."
PolitiFact Wisconsin checks the record on Steitz, a Pleasant Prairie lawyer who is challenging state Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) in Tuesday's election. (2)
Poll: Tommy Thompson leads Senate GOP candidates
Madison -- Former Gov. Tommy Thompson leads other possible GOP contenders for the U.S. Senate, though he has vulnerabilities, according to a poll financed by a group that opposes him.
Thompson is the best known and best-liked of the several Republicans considering a primary bid for the U.S. Senate, with 68% approval among GOP voters. But that support trails the approval given to other statewide Republican officials, such as Gov. Scott Walker, in both breadth and intensity, according to the survey financed by Club for Growth, which favors free-market policies.
The poll surveyed 500 respondents with a history of voting in GOP primary elections in the state and has a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points. »Read Full Blog Post(76)
Democratic incumbents hold double-digit leads in two state Senate recall races, new poll says
Polls conducted for the liberal-leaning Daily Kos blog say the two Democratic state senators who face recall elections Tuesday hold double-digit leads over their Republican opponents.
The polls were conducted by Public Policy Polling, a firm that typically polls for Democrats. PPP poll numbers released before last week's elections were quite close to the actual voting results.
Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) is being challenged by Jonathan Steitz, a first-time candidate and attorney who lives in Pleasant Prairie. Wirch leads by a margin of 55% to 42%, according to a poll of residents in the Kenosha-based district. »Read Full Blog Post(62)
DOJ, board officials won't say if they will seek to get Prosser off case
Madison -- State officials won't say if they will seek to remove Justice David Prosser from a case being argued by an attorney who recently represented Prosser's campaign.
Three experts on legal ethics told the Journal Sentinel that Prosser should step aside in the case because his impartiality could reasonably be questioned in the case. An aide to Prosser has said he will remain on the case.
The case is against the state Government Accountability Board and is being represented by Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's Department. Officials with both agencies declined Monday to say whether they would seek to remove Prosser from the case. »Read Full Blog Post(22)
Support for recalling Walker slipping, poll says
Madison -- A new poll shows support slipping for recalling Republican Gov. Scott Walker, but also says Walker would lose a recall between Walker and Democratic former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold.
The poll, conducted by a Democratic firm, showed 47% supporting recalling Walker from office and 50% opposing doing so. That was down from May, when the same firm found 50% supporting recalling him and 47% opposed.
But given head-to-head options, those surveyed in the most recent poll favored Feingold over Walker, 52% to 45%. Two percent were undecided. »Read Full Blog Post(64)
Despite buzz, Ryan hasn't changed mind on 2012 bid
For a man who says he's not running for president, there's a lot of buzz about Rep. Paul Ryan considering a run for president.
A spokesman for Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee and author of the GOP's budget plan, said again Tuesday that the congressman doesn't plan to enter the presidential race despite several articles Tuesday citing Republican insiders who say the Janesville Republican is exploring the possibility.
Washington-centric publications Roll Call and The Weekly Standard reported today that Ryan has had recent conversations about a presidential bid. A source told Roll Call that Ryan discussed the matter with House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) when the question of whether he should be appointed to the congressional committee set up in the wake of the debt ceiling debate. »Read Full Blog Post(204)
Everything you wanted to know about Tuesday's recall elections
Can't get enough about Wisconsin recall elections?
Check out this installment of Joshua Spivak's "The Recall Elections Blog." Spivak follows recall elections around the country, and has been watching Wisconsin's closely.
Tuesday's the final election day of four in 2011's state Senate recalls. Here's this morning's Journal Sentinel story. (8)
Long lines for voting in Kenosha, big turnouts up north
Madison — More workers are being sent out to address long lines at some polls in the city of Kenosha, where one of two Senate recall elections is being held Tuesday.
Meanwhile, strong turnouts were being reported in northern Wisconsin, site of the other election.
"We're hearing about long lines in Kenosha, which the clerk is addressing by sending more workers and splitting poll books. There have also been some complaints about electioneering with signs and bumper stickers on cars near the polling place. Local authorities are handling those as well," said Reid Magney, spokesman for the state Government Accountability Board. »Read Full Blog Post(205)
What Paul Ryan told the Journal Sentinel in June about running for president
An aide to GOP congressman Paul Ryan said Tuesday that contrary to some media reports, Ryan is not considering a run for president.
"The answer is the same as when he talked to you the last couple of times. His mind hasn't changed," said Ryan spokesman Kevin Seifert. "He's not planning to run for president … There's nothing new to this."
On vacation with his family, Ryan himself was unavailable to talk, said Seifert. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
Two ways of looking at turnout in 22nd District
Who's winning the turnout battle in the 22nd Senate District?
Both sides in the race between Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) and Republican Jonathan Steitz say they are.
First, Dan Hunt, campaign spokesman for Steitz: "Where we need turnout to be, it's there." Also: "We're seeing the right kind of turnout in the right places so far. So far the trending is toward us." »Read Full Blog Post(21)
Voting heavy in Holperin-Simac race
The turnout continues to remain heavy in the Senate race between Jim Holperin, the Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger, Kim Simac, according to The Lakeland Times. The newspaper said by mid day, voting in the Republican stronghold of Minocqua was on pace with the governor's race last fall.
And an update from the Wausau Daily Herald on voting activity from another part of the Senate district, in and around Rhinelander. (20)
Abele will hold budget listening sessions
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will hold two listening sessions next week on the county's 2012 budget, which faces a large shortfall.
The sessions are 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Kelly Senior Center in Cudahy, 6100 S. Lake Drive; and 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St.
The sessions are aimed at getting public input on the budget, which could face major cuts. The county faces a potential shortfall of up to $55 million. Abele has said he'll seek savings ideas and hasn't ruled out layoffs or service reductions. He has said he won't raise taxes.
Preliminary budget requests from county departments add to a $37 million property tax levy increase for next year, which would increase the levy by 14% to $306.5 million, according to a summary released this week. Those figures could change substantially by the time Abele releases his budget plan in late September. (10)
Where to find recall election results
Just a friendly reminder for our mobile and iPhone readers: Results for tonight's recall elections will start rolling in to our results page shortly after polls close at 8 p.m. Check back often for updated results. We also have a voting breakdown by county here. You can also check our "Recalls at a glance" page to get a general overview of how the recalls unfolded this summer.
We'll have updates in NewsWatch as winners are declared. We'll be tweeting updates via @NewsHub. And, as always, check JSOnline's politics and election pages for ongoing coverage and analysis. (19)
Ward ran out of ballots in Wirch Wisconsin Senate recall, 30-minute delay
Madison -- One ward in Kenosha briefly ran out of ballots Tuesday evening, with voting delayed 20-30 minutes.
Lance Middle School, a polling place for Ward 27, ran out of ballots at 6:15 p.m. and new ballots were not delivered until 6:45 p.m., according to Jennifer Lohr, voter protection director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Kenosha City Clerk Mike Higgins said despite the difficulties, everyone at the polling place eventually got a chance to vote. »Read Full Blog Post(50)
What's the deal with Walworth County?
Madison -- Those watching the recall election results in the 22nd District of Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) may be confused by the turnout in Walworth County.
While the AP reports that the county's one precinct has already reported, there are no votes for either side. What gives? The Walworth County Clerk's office issued an answer before the July 19 primary election in Wirch's district:
"Although Walworth County does have one reporting unit in State Senate District 22 that reporting unit has 0 population." (10)
Barca trumpets Wirch victory
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) applauded the state Senate victory of fellow Kenosha County Democrat Bob Wirch. In a statement Barca said challenger Jonathan Steitz."ran on a platform of full support for Gov. Walker's divisive agenda. Steitz's defeat tonight can only be viewed as a historic rejection of Gov. Walker's extreme and hyperpartisan agenda by working, middle-class families."
Wirch statement on victory
Sen Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after defeating Republican challenger Jonathan Steitz:
"I am proud to continue to represent the people of the Kenosha region. The future of Wisconsin depends on the strength of our working, middle class families and I look forward to returning to Madison with two new Democratic Senators to enact a moderate, Wisconsin agenda that supports them."
Miller's statement on Democratic victories
Sen. Mark Miller, the minority leader in the Senate, issued the following statement after the victories by Sens. Jim Holperin and Bob Wirch:
"Senate Democrats have fought for the rights and priorities of middle class and working families. In historic recall elections across the state the people of Wisconsin have clearly spoken out against the radical, divisive agenda Governor Walker and legislative Republicans have pursued to date.
National GOP chair Reince Priebus on Wisconsin recalls
Here's a statement from the Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus, former head of the state Republican Party, on Tuesday's recall elections.
We'll blog statements from the other side in a minute.
"With the union-orchestrated recall madness over, taxpayers can rest assured that Republicans were victorious, maintaining the majority in the Wisconsin Senate despite Democrat guarantees of victory. Now, Wisconsin Republicans can continue proactively addressing the real issues facing Wisconsinites by focusing on job creation and getting the state's fiscal house in order.
"Democrats and the unions should take notice that recent polling shows the public disapproves of further recalls. Liberals should stop distracting voters with expensive recall elections and start helping Governor Scott Walker and the Republicans get Wisconsin back to work." (25)
Labor weighs in on Democrats' recall victories
Here's a statement from the state AFL-CIO on the success of two Democratic senators in surviving recall elections Tuesday.
"Tonight's election wins continues to show that the people of Wisconsin are looking for a check on Scott Walker's reckless and radical agenda," said Phil Neuenfeldt, President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO. "Last week we gained two critical seats in the Wisconsin state Senate. Tonight, coupled with Senator Hansen's win in July, working people have won five of the nine recall elections. This turning tide shows that voters in Wisconsin are sending a clear message: The rubber-stamping of Walker's extreme agenda by the Wisconsin Senate is not the way forward."
"The middle class is fighting back. Tonight the people prove once again that Scott Walker's aggressive attack on worker rights, health care, education and local communities is not what Wisconsin wants," said Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO. "Senator Holperin and Senator Wirch, of the Wisconsin 14, have proven that taking strong and courageous steps to protect Wisconsin's middle class is always the right thing to do." »Read Full Blog Post(17)
Senate Democratic Leader Mark Miller's recall statement
Here's what Senate Democratic Leader Mark Miller (D-Monona) has to say about tonights Democratic wins.
"Senate Democrats have fought for the rights and priorities of middle class and working families. In historic recall elections across the state, the people of Wisconsin have clearly spoken out against the radical, divisive agenda Governor Walker and legislative Republicans have pursued to date.
"All three Democratic incumbents have been re-elected, Democrats have won two seats, adding two fantastic new Senators — Jen Shilling and Jess King — and came within 1,100 votes of flipping the Senate majority.
"When the legislature returns, Democrats will continue to focus on an agenda that brings sustainable, well paying jobs to Wisconsin, ensures women, children and families have the health care they need, provides the opportunity for a great education for our children and job training for workers, protects our clean air and water, and delivers tax savings to the small businesses, middle class and working families that need it most.
"We would welcome the opportunity to work with the Governor and legislative Republicans on this agenda to move our state forward."
Simac issues statement after defeat by Holperin
We've been blogging statements from both sides of the recall fights.
This last one is from Kim Simac, who lost her campaign to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Jim Holperin of Conover:
"I want to thank each and every one of my volunteers and supporters, and the people who voted for me today. There was an unbelievable amount of energy and enthusiasm here, and I hope Jim Holperin remembers that above all he is accountable to all the voters of this district." »Read Full Blog Post(47)
Holperin holds at 55% with last county reporting
This just in: Last night's vote total from Florence County, the last county out in our results from The Associated Press in the race between Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover) and Republican Kim Simac of Eagle River.
And the unofficial results in that tiny county on the Upper Michigan border are: Simac 744, Holperin 571. I just got the numbers from the county clerk's office up there.
That makes the unofficial total in the Holperin-Simac race: 30,321 for Holperin, or 55%, to 24,813 for Simac, or 45%. A comfortable win for Holperin, though not quite the 14% margin one poll from Public Policy Polling was predicting Monday. (25)
Is Gov. Walker next for recalls?
Madison -- Gov. Scott Walker says the state should turn from the Senate recall fervor back to other issues like the state economy.
But that didn't silence talk Wednesday from Democrats who have been weighing a recall attempt against the GOP governor because of his legislation ending most collective bargaining for public workers.
"With the uncertainty of the recalls over, the governor is looking forward to working together with the Legislature and job creators to get more Wisconsinites back to work. The state now has the opportunity to move forward focusing on job creation and giving businesses the renewed confidence they need to expand," Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie said. »Read Full Blog Post(392)
Smaller Senate majority empowers moderates, but controversial legislation could still happen
Madison -- With Wisconsin's recalls over -- at least for now -- lawmakers can take a short break before returning to Madison for the session that begins in September.
It could be a quite different session, with Republicans in control of both houses, but with just a one-vote margin in the Senate.
That will make it tougher to pass the most controversial legislation, such as the limits on collective bargaining that launched the recall efforts against Republicans. »Read Full Blog Post(86)
New polling numbers on 2012 U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin, and on GOP presidential field
The Democratic survey firm of Public Policy Polling has published new polling numbers it says raise questions about former governor Tommy Thompson's ability to withstand a conservative challenge and win the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate next year.
You can find numbers here and more analysis by the firm here.
The same poll shows Madison Democrat Tammy Baldwin leading House colleague Ron Kind and former congressman Steve Kagen in a hypothetical contest for the U.S. Senate among Wisconsin Democrats. (The firm said it did not poll on Russ Feingold in this race because its previous survey showed Feingold would dominate the Democratic field.) »Read Full Blog Post(30)
Dave Obey says Republicans shouldn't be claiming victory after losing two Senate seats
Amid fierce partisan disagreement over the political significance of the Wisconsin recall results, this was former Democratic congressman Dave Obey's take, speaking from his cabin in northern Wisconsin Wednesday:
"The fact that (Republicans) are now spinning this as a win because they hung on to their (Senate majority) by the narrowest of margins to me is quaint at best … The Republicans escaped unmitigated catastrophe by the skin of their teeth. That may be an excuse for them to wipe their brow and say, 'Phew.' But it's certainly not an excuse to trumpet this as a victory."(179)
Wisconsin unemployment rising at twice U.S. rate? PolitiFact checks Democratic Party claim against Walker
The Wisconsin Democratic Party says that, under Gov. Scott Walker, "unemployment is increasing in Wisconsin at twice the rate it is nationally."
Gov. Walker talks up Rep. Ryan amid presidential chatter
Madison -- Amid some media speculation about U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan considering a presidential bid, Gov. Scott Walker is talking up the Janesville congressman and House Budget Committee chairman.
In a tweet sent out from his campaign account, Walker wrote Thursday morning, "Rep Ryan is 1 of the mst courageous people I know. We nd leaders who care more abt the nxt generation than abt the nxt election. That's Paul." (35)
Thompson: Plans for Senate bid moving quickly
Madison -- In a brief interview Thursday, former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson said he was "very" interested in running for U.S. Senate.
"It's moving very rapidly," he said.
He declined to say when he would make a formal announcement on his decision or what issues he would focus on in a campaign. On Wednesday, Thompson announced his campaign co-chairmen but had failed to connect with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for an interview. (14)
Justice Prosser stays out of legal order
Madison -- Supreme Court Justice David Prosser didn't participate in an order Thursday in a case where legal ethicists had called on him to resign.
Three experts on legal ethics told the Journal Sentinel that Prosser should step aside in a case being argued by an attorney who recently represented Prosser's campaign.
The order released Thursday by the court ordered the parties in the case to file memos by Aug. 25. Though Prosser did not participate in the order he could still participate in the case later on. »Read Full Blog Post(27)
Walker meets Democratic legislative leaders
With recall elections over, Gov. Scott Walker Thursday broke bread at the executive residence in Madison with the two top Democratic leaders in the legislature.
Walker had a luncheon meeting with Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller (D-Monona) and Assembly Minority Leauder Peter Barca (D-Kenosha).
"It was a good first step to move forward on working together to create jobs," said Cullen Werwie, the governor's spokesman. »Read Full Blog Post(62)
Russ Feingold's statement on his political future
Democrat Russ Feingold emailed his supporters overnight to tell them he won't be running for office next year, either for U.S. Senate or for governor in the event of a recall drive against Republican Gov. Scott Walker. He did not rule out running for elective office after 2012.
You can find the story here, and his full statement here. (76)
Gov. Walker expecting, preparing for recall attempt
Madison -- Gov. Scott Walker is expecting a recall attempt and already trying to organize his supporters to prevent it.
Walker said as much in a tweet Monday morning.
"I'm next target of the special interest groups in DC. Help us grow r grass-roots movement 2 counter their attacks @ www.scottwalker.org," Walker tweeted.
Democrats and unions are mulling a recall attempt against Walker in part because of his legislation to end most collective bargaining for public workers. (639)
Paul Ryan says no to running for president in 2012
GOP congressman Paul Ryan said Monday he has ruled out running for president in 2012, amid another round of political speculation about his potential interest in the campaign.
"I sincerely appreciate the support from those eager to chart a brighter future for the next generation. While humbled by the encouragement, I have not changed my mind, and therefore I am not seeking our party's nomination for President," Ryan said in a statement.
It's not the first time this year Ryan has said no to a White House bid. But speculation about a Ryan candidacy has persisted, and according to some media reports, Ryan was taking a second look at the race in recent weeks. »Read Full Blog Post(214)
Club for Growth Action ad criticizes Thompson
Club for Growth Action, part of the Club for Growth network, has released an ad criticizing former Gov. Tommy Thompson.
The new ad says Thompson, as governor, backed tax increases. And the ad ties Thompson to "Obamacare," and features a comment by President Barack Obama stating that Thompson supports the health-care law.
Here is the ad: »Read Full Blog Post(90)
Jeff Plale to serve as railroad commissioner
Madison -- One former Democratic state senator will replace another as the state's railroad commissioner.
Gov. Scott Walker is appointing former state Sen. Jeff Plale to replace Roger Breske, himself a former state senator. Plale, who as a senator from South Milwaukee took positions with Republicans on issues last year such as rejecting union labor contracts and opposing failed legislation to fight climate change, will make $90,000 a year in the job.
"As Commissioner of Railroads, I will improve rail infrastructure and safety," Plale said in a statement. "I understand the importance of a comprehensive transportation infrastructure and the profound impact that rail has on commerce and job creation." »Read Full Blog Post(21)
Klauser's stinging letter to Mark Neumann
Jim Klauser is a longtime friend and supporter of former Gov. Tommy Thompson, who is weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.
Klauser is a veteran of bare-knuckle politics, so it's not a complete surprise that Klauser would use stinging language in a letter he sent to Mark Neumann, another potential candidate for the Senate.
How stinging? "While I initially was encouraged by your gubernatorial campaign, I withdrew my support for your candidacy because you were trashing, actually lying, about Scott Walker's record as county executive. You were telling people that Scott was responsible for tax increases in Milwaukee County. That was rather bald faced," Klauser wrote. »Read Full Blog Post(20)
Club for Growth responds to Thompson aide
Madison -- The Club for Growth is responding to a stinging letter from a former aide to then-Gov. Tommy Thompson.
Jim Klauser, Thompson's former administration secretary and the campaign co-chairman for Thompson's bid for U.S. Senate, sent a stinging letter Tuesday to a possible rival in the Republican primary, former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann. The letter also referenced attacks against Thompson by the Club for Growth.
Club for Growth spokesman Barney Keller responded Wednesday. »Read Full Blog Post(56)
Kagen defends Thompson, hints at U.S. Senate run
Madison -- Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen of Appleton came to the defense of former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson Wednesday and hinted at his own aspirations for U.S. Senate.
Thompson and aides have been sniping back and forth with the conservative group Club for Growth as Thompson moves forward toward a bid for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary.
"I agree with Tommy that we need millions of new jobs to rebuild our economy, doing so in part by closing corporate tax loopholes that ship our jobs overseas. I agree that governments must live within their means, that health care is a right not a privilege, and that every child has a right to a great public education," Kagen said in a statement.
"Let's agree to elect an independent-minded U.S. senator willing to dedicate his life to building a more peaceful, prosperous and compassionate nation for all of us. I look forward to meeting with Tommy and debating whatever differences he and I may have," Kagen said.
Obama's approval declines in new Wisconsin poll, but he still leads GOP rivals
President Barack Obama's approval rating is down to 45% in a new Wisconsin poll, but he still leads the top GOP challengers in hypothetical 2012 election matchups.
The survey was done by a Democratic firm, Public Policy Polling, that polls every few months in Wisconsin.
In an earlier Wisconsin survey by PPP in May, 52% of Wisconsin voters approved of the president and 42% disapproved. »Read Full Blog Post(521)
Club for Growth still hammering Thompson
AFL-CIO chief says organized labor hasn't decided its role in a Walker recall
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said Thursday that organized labor has not yet decided whether it will put its resources behind an effort to recall GOP Gov. Scott Walker next year.
"We're still discussing it … That's an active discussion and I'm not going to presuppose it," Trumka told reporters at a breakfast meeting in Washington.
"We're talking about it with our local people -- about the likelihood of success, who will divide it up, what the responsibilities will be, how it would shake it, how it ties in with the rest of the agenda … All of those things come into play. All of them are being discussed. And you'll find out in the next couple of months probably where we go with it," he said. »Read Full Blog Post(262)
Protesters arrested, carried out of Capitol rotunda
Madison -- Several hundred chanting, cheering protesters entered the Capitol rotunda Thursday around the 6 p.m. closing time.
An hour later Capitol Police carried thirteen of them away and arrested them -- the largest number of arrests in weeks if not months.
Most of the protesters left around 6:30 p.m. at the urging of police. Officers sought to close the building and enforce a Dane County judge's order from earlier this year that the building be cleared of the public after its business was done for the day. »Read Full Blog Post(382)
Archer plans return to different state job
Cindy Archer, one of two state administrators to leave posts in Gov. Scott Walker's administration in recent weeks, says she hopes to return to another state job.
Archer, who was the deputy secretary for the Department of Administration, left that job on a leave of absence "to attend to some personal family matters," Archer wrote in an email Thursday night.
"I intend to return to state government in a different capacity after my leave," Archer wrote in the email. She did not say what job she hoped to get later or when she'd return to work. »Read Full Blog Post(29)
U.S. Sen. Sanders, U.S. Rep. Kucinich, 'provocative intellectual' West to speak in Madison at 'Fighting Bob Fest'
Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Democratic U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and self-described "provocative democratic intellectual" Cornel West, a Princeton University professor, are among the speakers scheduled to appear at "Fighting Bob Fest" in Madison on Sept. 17.
The event, according to its website, is an annual political festival.
It is named for Robert LaFollette, who served as governor and U.S. senator from Wisconsin in the early 1900s. (32)
Former justice sees hope for the Supreme Court
Madison -- One former Supreme Court justice sees hope for the body in spite of Friday's embarassing revelations.
The release of records from an investigation into a June 13 altercation between two justices provides a window into the court's longstanding dysfunction.
Janine Geske, who became a Marquette University law professor after leaving the court, said Friday that she thought the court will improve its relations going forward. That's in spite of the hurt justices might feel from reading each other's interviews with detectives and having their problems become so public, she said.
Geske said that conflict will always exist on an appellate court and that it doesn't have to make court a dysfunctional, though it can leave that impression. She emphasized how important that impression can be.
"The court's only as good as people's faith in it," Geske said. (21)
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Neumann's PolitiFact record: Mostly True, Mostly False
PolitiFact Wisconsin rated two statements by Mark Neumann during his 2010 run for the Republican nomination for governor.
Neumann, who announced Monday that he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2012, earned one Mostly True and one Mostly False.
Neumann is seeking the seat being vacated by Democrat Herb Kohl, who is not running for re-election. (2)
Senator, alderman debate streetcar utility costs
Elected officials are trading barbs over the possible costs of the planned modern streetcar line in downtown Milwaukee.
Construction of the streetcar line is capped at $64.6 million, using $54.9 million in long-idle federal transit aid and $9.7 million in tax-incremental financing. But utilities have warned that moving their lines along the planned route could cost $50 million or more, while utility executives and public officials have sparred over whether those costs would be borne by taxpayers or utility customers.
In a letter to Public Service Commission Chairman Phil Montgomery, state Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) voiced concern about whether his constituents would wind up financing the streetcar line through their utility bills. He asked whether the PSC had the authority to prevent the costs from being passed on to utility customers outside Milwaukee or whether he needed to introduce legislation to accomplish that. »Read Full Blog Post(21)
PolitiFact checks status of four promises GOP Gov. Scott Walker made on education
PolitiFact Wisconsin updates its Walk-O-Meter, checking on the status of four education promises made by Republican Gov. Scott Walker during the 2010 election campaign.
The promises covered reading, teacher evaluations, school evaluations and subpar schools. (47)
Crooks plans to stay on Supreme Court
Madison -- State Supreme Court Justice N. Patrick Crooks has no plans to leave the court, despite what a conservative Milwaukee radio host has been saying.
WISN-AM (1130) host Mark Belling since Monday has said Crooks is considering retiring. But a source familiar with Crooks' plans told the Journal Sentinel on Tuesday that Crooks has no plans to leave the court in the short term.
Crooks, 73, has been on the court since 1996. His current term runs until 2016. His office provided no comment Tuesday. »Read Full Blog Post(88)
Labor official changes course on Labor Day parade
The organizers of the Labor Day parade in Wausau have changed their position and are now welcoming Republican lawmakers to the event.
According to the Wausau Daily Herald, Marathon County Labor Council President Randy Radtke sent an email late Tuesday saying everyone will be permitted to march in the parade "because we don't want to have community groups and school bands affected."
"We didn't start this fight in Wisconsin, but were responding to anti-worker positions and policies supported by local Republican politicians, including those who have complained about not being invited," Radtke's statement read. "With the track records that Pam Galloway, Sean Duffy, Scott Walker, and Jerry Petrowski have all put together this year, they should be ashamed to even show their faces at a Labor Day parade."
Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple had demanded that members of all political parties be allowed to participate in the parade. (301)
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In an issue that could be pivotal in the 2012 race for the U.S. Senate, the conservative Club for Growth says former Republican governor Tommy Thompson supported "Obamacare."
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Sen. DeMint is backing Neumann
In a post on his Senate Conservatives Fund website, U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) makes it abundantly clear he is backing Mark Neumann in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.).
At the same time, DeMint slyly takes a dig at former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson, who appears to be close to formally announcing his own bid for the U.S. Senate.
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PK Ilmarine Hotel
Located in the upscale Ilmarine Quarter of central Tallinn, just outside the Old Town and very close to the passenger port, the 4-star PK Ilmarine Hotel is an excellent choice for your stay in the Estonian capital. Major tourist attractions, as well as the city's business and entertainment districts, all lie within easy reach.
Fully renovated and converted into a hotel in 1999, the PK Ilmarine Hotel occupies the former Friedrich Wiegand's Machine Works factory building, which dates back to 1881 and was renowned throughout the Russian Empire.Today, the hotel's industrial-style exterior houses a contemporary ambiance with 152 stylishly appointed accommodations, each carefully designed to satisfy demanding business and leisure travelers.
Great features at this excellent value Tallinn hotel include an innovative Mediterranean restaurant and bar, a 45-sq-meter meeting room, free WiFi, an airport shuttle and ferry terminal (surcharge), and parking spaces.
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- Check-out time is noon
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Travelling with others
- Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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- Breakfast (surcharge)
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- Conference space size (feet) - 484
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- Shower only
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DiningWiegand - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
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Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
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Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 40
Self parking costs EUR 7.00 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 26 per night
Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 12 per person (approximately)
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 26 per pet, per stay
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 35 per person (one way)
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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Does Josh Count as Manjoyment?
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There's some serious debate around here regarding the Manjoymentness of one Mr. Josh Hartnett. I certainly think he has his moments and while these may not be his finest, they're still decently yummy. He just needs to consistently shave. Well, the models don't seem to mind at all. Come on, there's something hot about those adorable squinty eyes, right? Maybe?


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What to Do When Your Wife Won't Talk to You
It's not just husbands who pull away emotionally. What do you do when your wife won't talk to you? These marriage tips for husbands are inspired by a reader's question:
"My wife had an emotional relationship with another man," says J. on Is My Marriage Over? "Long story short, I gave her an ultimatum: end it or I leave. She ended it, but claims she has nobody to talk to. She won't look at me, talk to me, and can't be in the same room as me. She is now bashing me to close friends, and blowing things way out of proportion. I am lost, confused, and still in love with her. But I can't live like this. She refuses any counseling, and says to leave her alone, but doesn't want to leave. I need help."
How about getting counseling on your own? That may give you some insight into your own motivations, actions, and responses to your wife. You can't drag her to counseling and make her talk to you, but you can get emotionally stronger.
Another marriage tip is to read books like The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife's Heart Forever. I guarantee you'll learn something new about your wife and married life!
What to Do When Your Wife Won't Talk to You
When I shut down emotionally (which I tend to do), I respond when my husband doesn't give up. I'd much rather he keep knocking on the door, because it tells me he cares.
Here's a marriage tip for men: find out what your wife's love language is. Here's an article that will help: Five Love Languages Examples – Different Ways to Show Love.
And, here are a few more tips for married men whose wives are emotionally distant…
Talk to someone you and your wife trust
If your wife isn't talking to you but is talking to close friends or family members, talk to them. Get their perspective on why she's unhappy. Ask for their feedback, suggestions, tips, and opinions. You don't have to do everything they say – or even believe everything they say! But, the more you know about how your wife feels – especially when she won't talk to you – the better able you'll be to reconnect with her.
Get ready to hear what you don't want to hear
One of the best marriage tips for husbands is to listen when their wives talk. My husband and I have a good marriage, but sometimes he just doesn't hear what I'm saying. I don't feel heard, and that frustrates me. But to be fair, the same goes for him: he's told me that he doesn't feel heard.
Maybe the reason your wife won't talk to you is because she's been singing the same tune for years, and you haven't heard her.
Accept that husbands and wives have different expectations of marriage
I went to a live marriage counseling session (several married couples witnessed another couple getting marriage counseling) a couple weeks ago, and learned that husbands are often happy with the status quo. They don't often seek out marriage tips because they're satisfied! Wives, on the other hand, always want to improve their marriages, talk more, connect on a deeper level. If your wife won't talk to you, there might be something she's trying to tell you.
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Something J. said reminded me of the couple who got live counseling:
"We've been married for 8 years now. We have a beautiful daughter, and bought a house in the city she has always wanted to live in. I have provided, supported and never asked anything of her that wasn't unreasonable. We have never had any problems until recently."
The husband said almost the exact same thing! He supports his wife, doesn't put any undue stress or strain on her, and doesn't see that they have any problems at all. Yet his wife is tired of talking to him, of trying to make him see that she's not happy with "just" being provided for and supported.
One of the best marriage tips for husbands is this: most wives want to continually improve and strengthen the relationship. Being supported and provided for isn't enough.
Be proactive in getting to the root of why your wife won't talk to you
Here's a marriage tip from Joel & Kathy Davisson, authors of The Man of Her Dreams The Woman of His:
"The five most important words describing a husband's calling in marriage: Proactively create a happy marriage. Start with giving your wife twenty hugs, kisses and compliments each day. The five most important words describing a wife's calling in marriage: Proactively respond to husband's efforts. When he hugs you, receive it and hug back. When he kisses you, receive it and kiss him back. When he compliments you, thank him and compliment back."
Granted, it's almost impossible to be affectionate and loving when your wife won't talk to you! But, if your marriage is in trouble, you need to dig up the roots of the problem. Be proactive, my friend.
Here are a few more marriage tips for husbands, from a male marriage counselor: How to be a Good Husband – Iron Your Own Damn Shirt.
If you can't figure out what to do when your wife won't talk to you, read What to Expect From Marriage Counseling.
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Economic Development Minister Raymond Bachand and Transport Minister Michel Despres will reveal in Montreal today that Bombardier Transportation Inc. has been awarded the $1.2-billion contract to build 336 new metro cars for Montreal without tenders.
Generally, I think this is a good thing, not only to get new metro cars, but to see the public funds being reinvested in the province. Not everyone agrees:
The company made the case that the province could save money by not calling for public tenders, a position contested by Karl Moore, a McGill University management professor, who says competition ensures the best price. "That's Economics 101," he told The Gazette.
Best price, but at what cost?
Now that I'm starting to pay more attention to these things, I'm finding that I tend to take a (moderate) protectionist perspective on these things. I think that people (and by extention, their governments) should be allowed to invest locally, even if this means making a tradeoff on price. However, I think we may have given up that right when we signed on to NAFTA and the WTO.


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In this final part of the interview we discuss Baptism with the Holy Spirit:Jack Hayford Interview - Part Three from Adrian Warnock on Vimeo.By now you should hopefully be able to watch the sessions from the recent 300 Leaders conference where Dr. Hayford was the speaker and book into our next event with Terry Virgo. … [Read more...]
Interview with Dr. Jack Hayford – Part Three: Baptism with the Holy Spirit
Interview with Dr. Jack Hayford – Part Two: Growing people not a church
In this second part of the interview, Dr. Hayford speaks about his concerns about modern worship, and we discuss his book Manifest Presence. We also talked about the difference between growing a church and growing people. We discuss discipleship and the Spirit-filled life. In it he explains his view of tongues, which is very similar to mine.By now you should hopefully be able to watch the sessions from the recent 300 Leaders conference where Dr. Hayford was the speaker and book into our … [Read more...]
Interview with Dr. Jack Hayford – Part One: Longevity in ministry
In this video with my pastor, Tope Koleoso, and Dr. Jack Hayford, I first ask Tope how he decides who to invite to the 300 Conference. I then ask why Dr. Hayford has not retired and how he chooses where to minister. We discuss longevity of ministry, the need to learn from others in different wings of the Body of Christ, and the importance of passing on to others what God has given to you. You will enjoy this informal conversation with a true father in our faith:By now you should … [Read more...]
Receive an impartation from the Holy Spirit this weekend through Jack Hayford. Watch this trailer for more information.
We actually do have a few more places available for THIS SATURDAY's 300 conference. Coming to us is Jack Hayford who is well known internationally for the level of anointing or "unction" that he has spent decades living in the good of (see my previous post on why we are excited that he is coming).If you intend to come with an open heart, willing to receive from God, and to learn from a seasoned leader, I encourage you to clear your diary and snap up one of the few remaining tickets and come. … [Read more...]
Jack Hayford Video Sermon on Peace and Winsomeness
There is not very many videos of Jack Hayford available for free online. It was a delight therefore to watch this one over the weekend and I really felt that it benefited me. I could hear God speaking to me through his Word. I encourage you to watch the following video and then consider booking in to our next 300 Leaders Conference where he will be speaking.The video is followed by some notes I took when I watched it:Psalm 119:165Peace is wholeness or completeness. Let God's Word … [Read more...]
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I am always eager to send you away from here to learn from others. I suppose that is part of the reason that you keep coming back! I am only too well aware that I have nothing that is original with me to say to you that is of any use to you. I suppose I could try and hide my sources, and perhaps look better to you. But that wouldn't really help you. It is high time that we realized that there are some men who God gives to his whole church, and gives them more light which we can all benefit … [Read more...]
Q and A on church leadership with Tope Koleoso and David Pask
I was the interviewer for the above Q and A which took place at the last 300 leaders conference. There were lots of interesting questions based on the two videos I posted last week.I do hope that you will consider joining us for the next event if you are a leader of any level, or aspire to be one. … [Read more...]
Multiculturalism – Can we build churches that display God's multicolored glory?
The above video comes from the recent 300 leaders Conference. It is on a subject close to my heart: diversity. Many argue that churches will only grow if they focus on attracting one demographic of person. We at Jubilee have given our lives to trying, by God's grace, to prove that statement wrong. It hasn't all been easy, and this video shares some of the lessons we have learned over the years. … [Read more...]
Leadership and the Gospel – Lessons from Jubilee Church
The above video features both David Pask and Tope Koleoso. David provides day-to-day spiritual leadership to Jubilee Church, and Tope is the lead pastor, responsible for vision and preaching. As regular readers will know, I have been part of this church since 1995, and following 10 years of hard work and foundation forming we had around 100 people. Then, God pressed the fast forward button to the extent that at our Easter 2010 service we gathered almost 1000. We have been blessed, and are very … [Read more...]
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