“Keeping the throttle twisted towards the primary election” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
Following the tick report where we learn, in the words of a CDC scientist, that “the ticks are winning,” we discuss a new study finding wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant negatively affecting pregnancy. Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires and the spike in tick borne illnesses.
In a rather surprising development, former disgraced New York City mayor Erick Adams shows up to central Wisconsin to shill for data centers, and is booed by local residents. Whose brilliant idea was it to hire the corrupt Adams as a pitchman for Big Tech’s AI binge?
Investing in public education and phasing out the private voucher school program jumped onto center stage in the governor’s race this week. Francesca Hong’s commitment to wind down the voucher program which is draining resources from our public schools made headlines in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The newspaper also reports that Hong was the only candidate who agreed to discuss school funding plans in detail with reporters. Kudos to Hong for demonstrating her commitment to be open and honest with the public about her plans for the largest item in the state budget.
We discuss the public debate in the 3rd Congressional District on if it is appropriate for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (the political arm of the House Democrats) to intervene in the primary elections on behalf of Rebecca Cooke, raising concerns of closed door decisions that disempower voters. Robert discusses parallel concerns about Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee and Senate Democratic Campaign Committee interventions in Assembly District 21 and Senate District 17 races. We also react to news that Tom Tiffany raised $4 million of his $5 million cash on hand from three billionaires.
We close with a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation finding half of ICE flights conducted by Appleton-based Air Wisconsin are using Milwaukee Mitchell as its hub. Also, Robert tells us if it matters that two federal court decisions block the Trump Regime from rescinding billions in climate change grants.
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WATCH: Why the Political Consultants are Wrong: Francesca Hong is the Most Electable Candidate.
By: Robert Kraig, executive director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin
In the stretch run to the critical Wisconsin primary for governor on Tuesday August 11, anonymous “Democratic strategists” in the news media are doing everything they can to scare thoughtful progressives about the “electability” of Francesca Hong.
These claims come from self-interested people who profit from the big money politics which are blocking the bold reforms Wisconsin desperately needs. Francesca Hong and the movement she had built is an existential threat to their business model.
Many of you, even if you already support Hong, hear these concerns from thoughtful people who want the best for our state. To help clear the air from these misleading claims, and arm you with the facts, I recorded a video where I make the case that establishment Democratic strategists are wrong and Francesca Hong is the most electable candidate for governor.
