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Desperate Wisc GOP Ineptly Reprises 1986 Gov Race
Sun, 01/24/2010 - 10:30am | mal contends
With Tommy Thompson likely out of the race for governor, a desperate Wisconsin GOP is attempting an old trick.
Back in 1986 it was the dump "Tony the Taxer (Earl)" campaign [and the Thompson-pushed image of black welfare recipients in Milwaukee] that launched Tommy Thompson's entry into the governor's mansion and national prominence.
Now, a Wisconsin GOP Google ad reads:
Back in 1986 it was the dump "Tony the Taxer (Earl)" campaign [and the Thompson-pushed image of black welfare recipients in Milwaukee] that launched Tommy Thompson's entry into the governor's mansion and national prominence.
Now, a Wisconsin GOP Google ad reads:
Tom "the Taxer" Barret (sic)Sure, the GOP misspelled Barrett's name and the word "Cant", but that's not the only mistake the GOP will make this campaign season.
Higher Taxes, Fewer Jobs
Wisconsin Cant (sic) Afford
Tom the Taxer
www.wisgop.org
Tags: Tommy Thompson Run Unlikely
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 12:10pm | mal contends
A Tommy Thompson run for governor now appears unlikely.
And Thompson won't run for U.S. Senate—forget Jonathan Martin's Politico story that he's weighing it; the eventual GOP Senate nominee is toast and I want what David Blaska, Owen Robinson, and Chuck Todd are smoking.
Thompson is on a trip to the Far East for at least a week, and it's-my-turn-to-run Scott Walker and here's-a-$1 million Mark Neumann aren't dropping out.
A Thompson run for governor announced in February or March would cause catastrophic unpredictability in what the GOP already fears will be a divisive primary in this volatile environment, and in a state known for bucking the establishments of both major political parties.
Sure, Sen. Herb Kohl can parachute in the primary like he did in June 1988, refuse to debate other candidates, and win by air war.
That won't work for Thompson now as too many Republicans are vested in their chosen champion who will face a strong Democratic opponent in Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett.
Thompson is a great cultural fit for Wisconsin; but running now would just make too many enemies and confuse the already blurred political lines.
And Thompson won't run for U.S. Senate—forget Jonathan Martin's Politico story that he's weighing it; the eventual GOP Senate nominee is toast and I want what David Blaska, Owen Robinson, and Chuck Todd are smoking.
Thompson is on a trip to the Far East for at least a week, and it's-my-turn-to-run Scott Walker and here's-a-$1 million Mark Neumann aren't dropping out.
A Thompson run for governor announced in February or March would cause catastrophic unpredictability in what the GOP already fears will be a divisive primary in this volatile environment, and in a state known for bucking the establishments of both major political parties.
Sure, Sen. Herb Kohl can parachute in the primary like he did in June 1988, refuse to debate other candidates, and win by air war.
That won't work for Thompson now as too many Republicans are vested in their chosen champion who will face a strong Democratic opponent in Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett.
Thompson is a great cultural fit for Wisconsin; but running now would just make too many enemies and confuse the already blurred political lines.
GOP Buys Up Ron Kind Net-Domain Names
Fri, 08/28/2009 - 8:43am | mal contends
The Wisconsin GOP won't have U.S. Atty Stephen Biskupic around to do their dirty work in the 2010 election.
But they don't need him to take the low road.
Here's a sign of the campaign we should expect.
Apparently, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is buying up the Internet domain names to trip up a Congressman Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) run for Governor in 2010.
The Republican Party of Wisconsin's mob has reserved the following sites:
RonKindForGovernor.com (WhoIs.net)
KindForWisconsin.com (WhoIs.net)
KindForGovernor.com (WhoIs.net)
What do these guys think they are accomplishing by this cheap stunt?
Is the GOP really that afraid of a fair and open election? Pathetic.
But they don't need him to take the low road.
Here's a sign of the campaign we should expect.
Apparently, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is buying up the Internet domain names to trip up a Congressman Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) run for Governor in 2010.
The Republican Party of Wisconsin's mob has reserved the following sites:
RonKindForGovernor.com (WhoIs.net)
KindForWisconsin.com (WhoIs.net)
KindForGovernor.com (WhoIs.net)
What do these guys think they are accomplishing by this cheap stunt?
Is the GOP really that afraid of a fair and open election? Pathetic.
Wisconsin political junkies need fix
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 8:28am | mal contends
WisPolitics has an online poll up asking if Gov. Jim Doyle is running for reelection.
The GOP primary field looks set as Mark Neumann declared his intention to run. “While he'll file with the state, he plans to hold off on any formal announcements on his campaign until later this fall,” says WisPolitics.
Maybe that’s because the gubernatorial candidates can’t even begin to collect nomination signatures until June 1, 2010, or file nomination papers until July 13, 2010.
Seems like a long time.
The political site, Five-thirty-eight.com, ranks Jim Doyle at 45th among the 50 governors in political power.
Imprecise, but as the two major GOP candidates for governor are going to spend the next several months taking pot shots at Doyle, look for a very early gubernatorial campaign.
Doyle can’t just stand there and do nothing.
He has to fire back and declare his intentions early, and the fun begins fast.
"I held off as long as I could," Neumann said.
The GOP primary field looks set as Mark Neumann declared his intention to run. “While he'll file with the state, he plans to hold off on any formal announcements on his campaign until later this fall,” says WisPolitics.
Maybe that’s because the gubernatorial candidates can’t even begin to collect nomination signatures until June 1, 2010, or file nomination papers until July 13, 2010.
Seems like a long time.
The political site, Five-thirty-eight.com, ranks Jim Doyle at 45th among the 50 governors in political power.
Imprecise, but as the two major GOP candidates for governor are going to spend the next several months taking pot shots at Doyle, look for a very early gubernatorial campaign.
Doyle can’t just stand there and do nothing.
He has to fire back and declare his intentions early, and the fun begins fast.
"I held off as long as I could," Neumann said.