Mark Neuman illegal practices

Yesterday, a formal complaint was filed Wisconsin Government Accountability Board because of illegal, misleading phone calls being paid for by Mr. Neumann’s campaign to the convention delegates of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Since Saturday, Mr. Neumann’s campaign has been calling delegates supporting Scott Walker pretending to be the Wisconsin Republican Party. After lying about their identity, Neumann’s callers then tried to pressure Scott’s supporters against endorsing Scott during the Wisconsin State convention by quoting from a largely ignored poll that doesn’t even rely on registered voters. Lying about your identity on political phone calls is illegal, and so far over 40 delegates have already come forward with a similar story. Neumann has admitted making the calls.
Since this past summer, Mark Neumann has threatened to run as an independent if grassroots activists didn’t cease in their support of Scott. He has made a similar threat to a member of our Congressional delegation. Maybe he hopes our elected officials and party leaders can be bullied and threatened. He is dead wrong.
Unfortunately, these are not isolated incidents. A few weeks ago emails sent by Neumann’s campaign spread the ludicrous lie that Scott was going to drop out of the race for governor. When Neumann tried to backtrack on the emails and blame staff, reporters caught him in a lie - saying they were told similar rumors by Neumann himself! The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Radio Talk Show Host Charlie Sykes reported on the story.

The Neumann campaign has already spent $1 Million of Neumann’s personal wealth in this race, and he has little to show for it. Scott continues to maintain a commanding double digit lead in the primary and poll after poll shows he is the strongest candidate against Tom Barrett.

After ignoring the vast majority of Lincoln Day dinners, Party functions, and grassroots volunteers, Mark Neumann is realizing he doesn’t have a leg to stand on and he’s getting desperate. His response has been dirty campaign tricks to try to stop the groundswell of grassroots supporters, like you, that are rallying around Scott Walker.

Don’t let the antics of the Neumann campaign distract from the greatest opportunity we’ve had in nearly a decade to take back our government. Show him it takes more than money, lies and threats to earn your loyalty.

Together we have built the strongest grassroots campaign in Wisconsin history. Next month at the state convention we can all unite and endorse a proven leader. With one voice we can tell Wisconsin that Republican’s are ready to lead with Scott Walker as Wisconsin’s next Governor

Dick Cheney endorses Rubio in Florida Senate race

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday endorsed Republican Marco Rubio in Florida's U.S. Senate race and coupled his announcement with sharp criticism of Rubio's competitor, Governor Charlie Crist.
As conservative favorite Rubio picks up momentum before the August 31 primary, support for Crist has been dropping in the Republican Party to the extent that the Florida governor has been contemplating whether to run as an independent.
Cheney, in a statement issued by the Rubio campaign, said Crist has shown "time and again that he cannot be trusted in Washington to take on the Obama agenda because on issue after issue he actually supports that agenda."
"Lately it seems Charlie Crist cannot be trusted even to remain a Republican. I strongly urge him to either stay in the Republican primary or drop out of the race. The only winners from an independent bid by Crist would be (President) Barack Obama and (Senate Majority Leader) Harry Reid," Cheney said.
A Rasmussen poll last week said Rubio leads Crist among likely Republican voters by 57 percent to 28 percent.
Crist was once considered the establishment candidate and front-runner for the Republican nomination to face the likely Democratic nominee, Kendrick Meek. Rubio's challenge was driven by strong support from the party's conservative wing.
More than a third of the Senate's 100 seats are up for grabs in November congressional elections in which Republicans hope to reduce the Democrats' strong majorities in the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rubio also picked up the endorsement this week of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who is weighing a bid to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

Sean Duffy

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2010
Contact: Matt Seaholm (715) 203-1299 or matt@duffyforcongress.com


Duffy Launches “Hometown Jobs Creation Tour” Today


7th District Candidate Kicks Off Effort to Revitalize Northern Wisconsin Economy

[Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.] Citing the economic concerns in central and northern Wisconsin and double-digit unemployment throughout the Congressional District he is running for, Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy is launching a “Hometown Jobs Creation Tour.”

Over the next several weeks, Duffy will be touring local businesses, talking with job creators and employees about the best ways for their leaders to help them create jobs. The district-wide tour begins today in Wisconsin Rapids at Golden Eagle Log Homes.

“The concern for many families is not only the jobs we’ve lost, but whether we are going to lose more. We need to turn things around and bigger government is not the way to do it,” Duffy said. “Dave Obey’s plan has been to spend our way out of this recession. His stimulus bill spent $787 billion, increasing our debt and deficit. My question is, ‘Where are the results?’”

Wisconsin has ranked among the hardest-hit states in the nation when it comes to job loss. Recording a record number of mass layoffs and more businesses closing than in any other state in the Midwest. The average unemployment within the 7th Congressional District is 10.27%, more than a half percent higher than the national average. Seven of the ten Wisconsin counties with the highest unemployment rate are within the 7th District as well.

“Dave Obey was given the biggest test of his career. Write a bill that will create jobs and stimulate our economy. With the continued unemployment in this district and all of the families who are still looking for work. If you had to give him a grade, I’m not sure how it could be anything other than an ‘F,’ Duffy said.

“The key to job creation lies with the people of Wisconsin, not in Washington. You cannot create more government regulations and increase taxes and expect jobs to magically appear. You have to allow employers and their workers the opportunity to grow their businesses by getting out of the way instead of telling them what to do.”

Duffy’s business visits will include businesses ranging in size and spanning the spectrum of industries. He expects to hit more than a dozen businesses in the coming weeks and will continue to meet with employers and their employees throughout the campaign.

{{Those who interested in participating in the tour or would like Sean to visit a business in your area, please contact the campaign at (715) 203-1299 or info@duffyforcongress.com}}

Some reasons why I choose Rebecca Kleefisch for Lt Gov WI

By Jessi

In Wisconsin we have several Lt Gov candidates. We have Brett Davis, David Ross, Ben Collins and Rebecca Kleefisch. My personal choice is Rebecca Kleefisch. From now till the primary, which is in Sept, I will giving you several reason to love Rebecca as much as I do. Rebecca's tag line is Rebecca for Real. Although I do think she is the most for real candidate I think you could say that Rebecca Right Now is another very good description for who she is and what she wants to accomplish.

In 2009, with kids out of diapers, Becky was frustrated watching her beloved Wisconsin being wrecked by liberal tax-and-spenders. Combining her TV background and political junkie tendencies, Becky started a video blog, embedded once a week on “Sykes Writes”, a widely read conservative Wisconsin blog. Shortly after, she snagged a regular seat as a conservative pundit on “Sunday Insight”- a political talk show.

Banking on her experience in marketing and messaging and her love of politics, people started suggesting it might be time for a mom with some kitchen table common sense to lead

-http://www.rebeccaforreal.com/bio/

My first reason for loving Rebecca is that she will do to get it done. Wisconsin is in dire straits and when Scott Walker becomes Gov, he is going to need a lot of help getting Wisconsin on the right track. After Walker repeals tax increases, combined reporting, regulation who I ask, is going to get the businesses back to Wisconsin?
Rebecca that is who. Having sat down with her and talking about this, it is clear that she has big ideas and even bigger plans on how to get it done. Her marketing background will be crucial to this. Her investigating background shows her drive and passion and one thing I have learned with getting to know her she doesn't do anything half way. You want business back in Wisconsin well Rebecca is your LT Gov.

This is just the start of my reasons for picking Rebecca...............

Marco Rubio

04.17.10 Governor Mitt Romney Endorses Marco Rubio For U.S. Senate

“From his humble beginnings as the son of working-class Cuban exiles, Marco Rubio’s meteoric rise – first to Florida Speaker of the House, and now to a candidate for the U.S. Senate – is the embodiment of the American Dream. While I respect Governor Crist, Marco Rubio’s proven record of conservative, principled, and idea-driven leadership is what Florida needs now. Marco Rubio will be a reliable spokesman against the Washington culture of higher spending, higher taxes and higher debt. I am delighted to endorse his campaign and look forward to the contributions he will make in the U.S. Senate,” said Governor Romney.


http://www.marcorubio.com/

Scott Waker on Gov Doyle

Scott Walker Statement on Governor Doyle’s Education Proposals
April 12, 2010

Wauwatosa – Scott Walker, Milwaukee County executive and candidate for governor, today released to the following statement after the announcement by Governor Doyle that he is putting forth yet another plan to address the failing Milwaukee Public Schools.“Without real standards of accountability for our teachers, we risk losing another generation of children in a broken school system. As father to two high school sons in public schools in Wauwatosa, I’ve seen the good work of teachers and administrators. I know that MPS has many highly dedicated professionals, and it’s time to reward the good teachers, instead of protecting those who are failing our kids.”
Any education reform proposals put forward should do the following:
Must be developed in conjunction with the community. Parental involvement in any reform is the key to success.

Allow student performance and test scores to immediately be a direct factor in any evaluation of a teacher’s professional status. If this is not a part of any education reform package, it is not reform.

Maintain options that give parents and children of Milwaukee a chance for a good education including lifting caps on school choice, ending the residency requirement for MPS teachers, modernizing student assessments and expanding the number of charter school opportunities.
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Peter Theron

For Immediate Release Contact: Peter Theron2010 April 12 peter@theronforcongress.com phone: 608 257-9347
VAT trial balloon will lead to ballooning spending

Peter Theron, candidate for the Wisconsin 2nd Congressional District, took aim at an Obama-administration trial balloon suggesting enacting a value-added tax(VAT), ostensibly to pay down the deficit. Theron stated, "The money generated by a VAT would not go to reducing the deficit or paying down our debt. Whenever any level of government gets a new source of funding, spending levels are immediately increased. The result is always more spending, never deficit reduction."

"Looking to Europe, we see that VAT is a very effective way of crippling an economy. The VAT mechanism hides the amount of taxation in the price of goods. It transfers large amounts of revenue from the private sector to the government. This starves the private sector of income. Countries with VAT have chronic problems with unemployment." Theron continued.

"Our debt is so large and our entitlement programs are so expansive, that we cannot tax our way to solvency. The only way that we can return to a government that our grandchildren can afford is to reduce spending and reform entitlements. The sooner we start, the less painful the change will be." said Theron

If the Administration desires to increase revenue, the proven course is permanently extending the Republican income and capital-gains tax cuts now set to expire in January 2011. When they were enacted, these tax cuts promoted economic growth and tax revenue grew. If they expire, the higher rates will inhibit economic growth and tax revenue will shrink." concluded Theron.

Peter Theron’s website is: www.theronforcongress.com