Wisconsin Megathread

[Dr. Arch]

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Dallet Enters Race for WI SC

Here's the best chance the state has to take down Gableman.

We'll see what happens.

[Kamala]

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/politics/4272920-western-wisconsin-lawmaker-eyes-gubernatorial-bid

Looks like Vinehout is ramping up "exploring a bid" for Governor. An easy primary could help ameliorate the money disadvantage the Democrats have vs Walker.

[Dr. Arch]

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/politics/4272920-western-wisconsin-lawmaker-eyes-gubernatorial-bid

Looks like Vinehout is ramping up "exploring a bid" for Governor. An easy primary could help ameliorate the money disadvantage the Democrats have vs Walker.

She has no competition.

[Gass3268]

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/politics/4272920-western-wisconsin-lawmaker-eyes-gubernatorial-bid

Looks like Vinehout is ramping up "exploring a bid" for Governor. An easy primary could help ameliorate the money disadvantage the Democrats have vs Walker.

She has no competition.

Was back home over the long weekend and I already saw Vinehout signs in Madison.

[MasterJedi]

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/politics/4272920-western-wisconsin-lawmaker-eyes-gubernatorial-bid

Looks like Vinehout is ramping up "exploring a bid" for Governor. An easy primary could help ameliorate the money disadvantage the Democrats have vs Walker.

She has no competition.

Still early, but it's probably hers if she wants it, don't expect anyone to really challenge her if she runs. If anything she's a million times better than Burke (wth were the Dems thinking in 2014?).

[Dr. Arch]

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/politics/4272920-western-wisconsin-lawmaker-eyes-gubernatorial-bid

Looks like Vinehout is ramping up "exploring a bid" for Governor. An easy primary could help ameliorate the money disadvantage the Democrats have vs Walker.

She has no competition.

Was back home over the long weekend and I already saw Vinehout signs in Madison.

Yeah, there's quite a few around, more popping up.

[Drew]

Madison mayor Paul Soglin now considering running, inspired by Bernie movement in WI, citing Madison's growth vs. rest of state.

http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/paul-soglin-says-he-s-considering-running-for-governor/article_48d060c4-dc0e-58c2-8225-db303f12afbd.html

[windjammer]

Who would be the best candidate ?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Who would be the best candidate ?

At this point, probably Shilling followed by Vinehout.  Soglin would be a pretty bad choice IMO.

[Kamala]

Who would be the best candidate ?

At this point, probably Shilling followed by Vinehout.  Soglin would be a pretty bad choice IMO.

Shilling isn't running.

http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/sen-jennifer-shilling-rules-out-run-for-governor-in/article_a92b4891-2392-58b7-a5e9-1ac15ff8cbe3.html

[Drew]

Martha Laning reelected as DPW chair.  http://bit.ly/2qLoAH5

[CapoteMonster]

Vinehout could easily win over western Wisconsin so she might be the best.

[Kingpoleon]

I wish Dave Cieslewicz would run.

[Dr. Arch]

Madison mayor Paul Soglin now considering running, inspired by Bernie movement in WI, citing Madison's growth vs. rest of state.

http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/paul-soglin-says-he-s-considering-running-for-governor/article_48d060c4-dc0e-58c2-8225-db303f12afbd.html

He should just disappear. I know he's popular in Madison, but he made some pretty reckless comments regarding Trump after Trump was elected and a statewide Democrat has to be from somewhere other than Madison/MKE to have any success at this stage imo.

[Technocracy Timmy]

Russ Feingold has been doing some events in Iowa recently. If there's any chance that he might be gearing for a run for President down the line, wouldn't a gubernatorial run in 2018 be on his list of priorities? It looks like no other big name is gonna challenge Walker.

[Gass3268]

Who would be the best candidate ?

Probably Vinehout. Farmer, socially moderate populist who represents a heavily Trump rural populist district and can't really be labelled as a Madison or Milwaukee liberal like Burke and Barrett were. The more I think of it, she's probably the outside the box candidate that the DPW needs

Grassroots like Vinehout too.

[Deblano]

Have we found a competent candidate to run against Scott Walker yet?....
....No?.....
.....
....ok then.....

[Kamala]

Have we found a competent candidate to run against Scott Walker yet?....
....No?.....
.....
....ok then.....

Vinehout is competent.

[Pollster]

Has Vinehout laid out any sort of timetable? At this point, it seems like she is the only credible candidate left for the Dems in a state that they should be putting a lot of effort into.

Who else is on the Dem bench in Wisconsin? I've never worked in the state and I'm not really too familiar with its politics.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Has Vinehout laid out any sort of timetable? At this point, it seems like she is the only credible candidate left for the Dems in a state that they should be putting a lot of effort into.

Who else is on the Dem bench in Wisconsin? I've never worked in the state and I'm not really too familiar with its politics.

Jennifer Shilling would also be a strong candidate.

[Gass3268]

Has Vinehout laid out any sort of timetable? At this point, it seems like she is the only credible candidate left for the Dems in a state that they should be putting a lot of effort into.

Who else is on the Dem bench in Wisconsin? I've never worked in the state and I'm not really too familiar with its politics.

Jennifer Shilling would also be a strong candidate.

She's already declined.

[MasterJedi]

Soglin would be the Corbyn of the Wisconsin Dems. Old, stale Dem, no new ideas, lives in the past. Loved in Madison but from what I can tell really hasn't done much of anything lately.

[Gass3268]

Soglin would be the Corbyn of the Wisconsin Dems. Old, stale Dem, no new ideas, lives in the past. Loved in Madison but from what I can tell really hasn't done much of anything lately.

Madison's economy is bombing, while the rest of the state is spotty. I think that could be a plus. He's also actually more fiscally responsible than would would assume. Yet I agree, his past would be problematic. Vinehout is the best choice. I still think almost anyone could beat Walker (and he could beat anyone). Trump's approval will play a big part.

[MasterJedi]

Soglin would be the Corbyn of the Wisconsin Dems. Old, stale Dem, no new ideas, lives in the past. Loved in Madison but from what I can tell really hasn't done much of anything lately.

Madison's economy is bombing, while the rest of the state is spotty. I think that could be a plus. He's also actually more fiscally responsible than would would assume. Yet I agree, his past would be problematic. Vinehout is the best choice. I still think almost anyone could beat Walker (and he could beat anyone). Trump's approval will play a big part.

It's booming but it still hasn't really produced that many good paying jobs. Epic is a diploma mill that grinds out college graduates as it works them to death and the government is the only other large employer. From what I hear it's hard to find well paying jobs. A lot of graduates try and stay and leave within 5 years for the rest of the country. To be fair it's a state problem, not just the city.

[Gass3268]

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But remember it's all Doyle's fault.