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Packer Charles Woodson to introduce Doyle
The delegates are going to get a surprise speaker tonight.Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson will introduce the governor tonight before his keynote speech.Woodson, an Ohio native who...
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Hansen not happy with some Assembly changes
State Sen. Dave Hansen, a member of the Joint Finance Committee, said he was disappointed by some of the changes the Assembly Dems have made to the budget he helped craft.But he said he also...
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Hall up $10
The convention center is attached to the Oneida casino, and 2nd Vice Chair Jef Hall said he's up $10 so far. He's also quitting while he's ahead.He offered a suggestion to delegates who win big this...
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Sass says she's running for re-election
State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass announced this evening that she's running for re-election next year.Sass was swept into office in 2006 in the Dem wave after spending "$4,700 and change" on her...
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Decker praises Dem accomplishments
Senate Majority Leader told the crowd why he's proud to be a Dem and said the party has worked to protect working families, create jobs and provide tax relief."We should concede nothing to the...
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Kagen talks about plane ride with Obama
U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen told the crowd a story about flying on Air Force One with Barack Obama back to Washington, D.C., Thursday after the president's visit to Green Bay to talk about health care.When...
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Lawton challenges Dems on climate change
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton challenged Democrats to fulfill their commitment to environmental issues in her floor speech, while mocking Republicans as "gadflies" who are "shouting from the margins."She...
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Feingold: Sotomayor proves 'elections matter'
U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold used his meeting with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor to illustrate to Dems that "elections matter.""We made it possible for this president, with his tremendous...
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Woodson surprises delegates
Packers cornerback Charles Woodson told the audience he blew off advice from a former Packer about how much he'd enjoy Green Bay."In my mind, I was not coming here," Woodson joked about his free agent...
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Doyle says he will sign budget that protects middle class
Gov. Jim Doyle turned reflective in his keynote address to the state convention tonight, recalling all that had transpired in the year since he navigated flood-ravaged roadways to the Stevens Point DPW...
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Hassett '90 percent there' on AG bid
Former DNR Secretary Scott Hassett said he's "90 percent there" on a potential bid for the attorney general's office and will make a final decision around July 1.Hassett, who said he's been talking to...
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Delegates take in hospitality suites
The delegates have moved to the hospitality suites portion of the evening, with three rooms hosting delegates after the speaking program.U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen and Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton -- both Fox...
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Coverage round up
Here are some links to other media outlets' coverage of the convention.The Associated Press.The Green Bay Press Gazette.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.The Wisconsin Radio Network.The Wisconsin State...
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Nelson goes straight from budget to convention
Rep. Tom Nelson, D-Kaukauna, is the first of an assuredly exhausted Assembly Democratic caucus to make it to the Green Bay convention. But even though his hometown is on the way from Madison, the...
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Kohl calls July hearings on Sotomayor fair
Sen. Herb Kohl said he believes the July 13 date Dems have selected to begin confirmation hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor is appropriate and that his side has provide a "reasonable...
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Kohl calls GOP party of no
U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl told delegates that what's left of the Republican Party is now on radio and TV constantly saying no to the Dems' agenda.Kohl said the GOP is saying no to protecting the environment,...
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Baldwin tied up in DC
U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, was scheduled to follow Sen. Kohl on this morning's agenda.But she was in committee late last night and couldn't get a flight that would deliver her in time for her...
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Tate takes shot at Republicans, pledges to outwork other side
Dems have worked too hard to go back to the days of tax breaks for the rich, torturing our political prisoners, and discriminating against gays and lesbians, Mike Tate told delegates following his...
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Delegates elect Tate, Schroeder, other officers by voice vote
Delegates elected Mike Tate chair and Melissa Schroeder vice chair this morning by voice vote as Lena Taylor's attempts to retain her post as the party's No. 2 leader failed to materialize.Taylor had...
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Wineke receives applause, beer stein for efforts at DPW
After officially taking over as new DPW chairman, Mike Tate and the rest of the party presented outgoing chairman Joe Wineke with a more tangible going-away present than the numerous rounds of applause...
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