Political discourse in Wisconsin hits a new low.
Scott Walker Backers Defend Lead and Wisconsin’s Poisoned Politics
By Mary Bottari | at
Wisconsin
Speaker Paul Ryan Tries to Change the Topic
By Mary Bottari | at
But as he was speaking another woman came forward with allegations against Donald Trump.
Voter ID in Wisconsin, a Slow-Motion Train Wreck
By Mary Bottari | at
A federal judge in Wisconsin is blowing the whistle on ALEC-inspired voter ID.
Sanders Woos Progressives in Madison, Seeks to End Influence of Money in Politics
By David Armiak | at
Sanders and Feingold take aim at big money in politics at a rally in Madison.
The Koch Connection in the Scott Walker John Doe Documents
By Lisa Graves and Mary Bottari | at
CMD follows the Koch trails in the documents.
Leaked Documents Show Court’s Dismissal of the John Doe Was Based on a False Premise
By Arn Pearson | at
CMD analysis finds dark money ads attributed to groups that coordinated with Governor Walker and his agents constituted express advocacy–not “issue” advocacy.
Supreme Cover-Up: How the Wisconsin Justice System Failed in the Walker John Doe
By Mary Bottari | at
Independent courts are supposed to be a check on the corruption of the political system.
Scott Walker John Doe Document Leak: 10 Illuminating Emails
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
In the recall fights of 2011-2012, Walker played by a different set of rules.
Scott Walker John Doe: Corporate Checks Fueled Coordinated Campaign
By Mary Bottari | at
Documents released by the Guardian indicate that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker may have solicited and received corporate checks for the 2011 Senate recall fight and his own 2012 recall election.
Secret Donors, Secret Agendas: Guardian Pulls Back the Curtain on Walker Corruption Probe
By Mary Bottari | at
A $750,000 campaign contribution from lead pigment manufacturer Harold Simmons resulted in a law change that benefited his company and harmed Wisconsin’s children.