We Are Central Wisconsin is excited to announce that Susan McMurray will be speaking on protecting tha WRS and what we can do to help. Ms. McMurray has spoken around the state in an effort to raise awareness on the potential attacks that will be launched by Governor Walker and the Republican party this coming legislative season starting in January of 2013.
The WRS is a fully funded retirement system that must be protected by everyone who is a participant. Governor Doyle had raided the fund during his term because it was in great shape and he wanted to use funds from the WRS to balance his budget. Governor Walker plans to do the same but he is changing the law to enable him to do so.
Come see Susan McMurray on 10-11-12 at 5 pm. She will be speaking at Rookies sports bar next to the Blue Top Restaurant. Thursday, October 10th!!!
See you there.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Molepske and Shankland Win Primaries in Central Wisconsin
In the Early morning hours of August 15th, the final numbers trickled in and Katrina Shankland was the presumptive winner of the 71st Assembly District in the Wisconsin State House of Representatives. Ms. Shankland is currently awaiting the canvassing process that will start on Tuesday 8-21-12. Shankland won by less than 50 vote over second place finisher Corey Ladick. Our Democrat field for the 71st was as strong as I have ever seen. I really hope our other candidates (Who would have won in other districts) do not become discouraged. If you know them or have contact with any of them, please encourage them to keep up the GOOD fight! There are so many opportunities to become involved locally, and we need their help here. THANK YOU to all who ran and congratulations to Ms. Shankland!
Louis J Molepske won his Democratic Primary on Tuesday as well. Congratulations to our new presumptive Portage County D.A. I say presumptive because Mr. Molepske has no republican challenger as he did in the primary where he faced Veronica Isherwood who was running as a Democrat but refused to join the Democratic Party. Molepske won the election by a wide margin. Congratulations Mr. Molepske!
In closing, We Are Central Wisconsin is a political action committee comprised of citizens of central Wisconsin dedicated to promoting middle class ideals to politicians as well as the constituents they serve. Our goal is to protect the average, everyday, working class person so they are not taken advantage of by those elected to serve them. They work for us.
Louis J Molepske won his Democratic Primary on Tuesday as well. Congratulations to our new presumptive Portage County D.A. I say presumptive because Mr. Molepske has no republican challenger as he did in the primary where he faced Veronica Isherwood who was running as a Democrat but refused to join the Democratic Party. Molepske won the election by a wide margin. Congratulations Mr. Molepske!
In closing, We Are Central Wisconsin is a political action committee comprised of citizens of central Wisconsin dedicated to promoting middle class ideals to politicians as well as the constituents they serve. Our goal is to protect the average, everyday, working class person so they are not taken advantage of by those elected to serve them. They work for us.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
We Are Central Wisconsin endorses Louis J Molepske for Portage County District Attorney
We Are Central Wisconsin is Proud to endorse Louis J Molepske for Portage County District Attorney.
Don't forget to vote on August 14th. Since there is no republican challenger (unless you count his opponent who is endorsed by republicans but is running as a democrat) this primary will decide Portage County's next district attorney.
State Representative Louis Molepske has the experience necessary to be our next District Attorney for Portage County Madison
Louis Molepske is endorsed by the Wisconsin State Troopers Association, Teamsters 662, a majority of Portage County Supervisors, and State Senator Julie Lassa among others.
From the very beginning, Louis Molepske has upheld the platform of the Democratic Party to protect the citizens of Central Wisconsin both as an attorney and as a legislator. I can think of no better fit for his list of accomplishments than that of Portage County District Attorney.
Don't forget to vote on August 14th. Since there is no republican challenger (unless you count his opponent who is endorsed by republicans but is running as a democrat) this primary will decide Portage County's next district attorney.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time to get back on that horse
Sadly, This is what democracy looks like.
First, I want to congratulate and thank all of you who worked so hard to make our voice heard on Tuesday. Your efforts have not gone un-noticed. Both by us and by the executive branch. Scott Walker is a smart man, he heard our voice, hopefully he will take that into account the next time he considers signing legislation that stomps on workers rights.
Secondly, There is work to be done. Let's get over this, lick our wounds, and let them turn into a scar that will be there forever to remind us NEVER become complacent again. This is a new battle. There are new rules of engagement. One side has unlimited funds, the other side has unlimited heart. Whose side are you on?
I want to encourage everyone to remain politically active. Yesterdays events were phenomenal! Huge voter turn out, spirited campaigning, and a drive with purpose. The only thing missing was a victory. Let's regroup and learn. What did we do that worked? What did not work? What worked for them that we can use to our advantage? Let's look at these and make our campaigns better.
What did we do that worked:
Our ground game was great! GOTV is an awesome tool for us to water our grass-roots movement.
Passion was a major factor. We used this to motivate our ground troops. Let's not loose it!
What didn't work?
Just one message. We came off as a one trick pony and a negative one at that. Recall Walker, while our goal, should not have been our chant. Walker has done so many asinine things that were detrimental to our state and we should have pointed that out, more so, we should have pointed to Tom Barrett and shown the good things that he has done in Milwaukee. It seems as though we were always on our heels regarding that.
What worked for them that we can use to our advantage?
Divide and conquer obviously works. Too many Democrats, union employees, people who make less than 100,000 dollars, voted for Walker. The Republicans successfully divided us. We need to do two things and do them fast.
1. Re-unite! Get our base in order and get our friends back into the fold. Yes, they are deceived, angry, wrong, hurt, mis-guided, etc... DO NOT I repeat, DO NOT blame them, discard them, nor sever any relationship that you might have with them over this election. We need them.
They will wake up just as we have done. Before Walker many of us were asleep. Please give them a chance to wake up. Don't make any enemies that we don't have to. I am not saying to roll over and take what they have to dish out, but be respectful of them as a person. I saw many people engaged in meaning full discussions with opposition protesters, and they were respectful and fantastic!
2. Let's throw them a little of their own medicine and see how we can divide them. A unified base is a powerful base. The Tea Party did this very well. They unified most Republicans and pressured those who don't agree with them to acquiesce.
What were to happen if we were to throw a major wedge into their party? Let's say, separate them from the church base they have established. The church as I see it can really benefit from the platform of the Democratic Party. (More on this later)
All that being said, let's get back on that horse. We did win the State Senate! At least Scott Fitzgerald is no longer the leader of the senate. Though Lori Compas ran a great campaign, it is a VERY red district. Thank you Lori!
Let's learn from this and move on. Thank you to all who spent so much time and energy on this campaign.
First, I want to congratulate and thank all of you who worked so hard to make our voice heard on Tuesday. Your efforts have not gone un-noticed. Both by us and by the executive branch. Scott Walker is a smart man, he heard our voice, hopefully he will take that into account the next time he considers signing legislation that stomps on workers rights.
Secondly, There is work to be done. Let's get over this, lick our wounds, and let them turn into a scar that will be there forever to remind us NEVER become complacent again. This is a new battle. There are new rules of engagement. One side has unlimited funds, the other side has unlimited heart. Whose side are you on?
I want to encourage everyone to remain politically active. Yesterdays events were phenomenal! Huge voter turn out, spirited campaigning, and a drive with purpose. The only thing missing was a victory. Let's regroup and learn. What did we do that worked? What did not work? What worked for them that we can use to our advantage? Let's look at these and make our campaigns better.
What did we do that worked:
Our ground game was great! GOTV is an awesome tool for us to water our grass-roots movement.
Passion was a major factor. We used this to motivate our ground troops. Let's not loose it!
What didn't work?
Just one message. We came off as a one trick pony and a negative one at that. Recall Walker, while our goal, should not have been our chant. Walker has done so many asinine things that were detrimental to our state and we should have pointed that out, more so, we should have pointed to Tom Barrett and shown the good things that he has done in Milwaukee. It seems as though we were always on our heels regarding that.
What worked for them that we can use to our advantage?
Divide and conquer obviously works. Too many Democrats, union employees, people who make less than 100,000 dollars, voted for Walker. The Republicans successfully divided us. We need to do two things and do them fast.
1. Re-unite! Get our base in order and get our friends back into the fold. Yes, they are deceived, angry, wrong, hurt, mis-guided, etc... DO NOT I repeat, DO NOT blame them, discard them, nor sever any relationship that you might have with them over this election. We need them.
They will wake up just as we have done. Before Walker many of us were asleep. Please give them a chance to wake up. Don't make any enemies that we don't have to. I am not saying to roll over and take what they have to dish out, but be respectful of them as a person. I saw many people engaged in meaning full discussions with opposition protesters, and they were respectful and fantastic!
2. Let's throw them a little of their own medicine and see how we can divide them. A unified base is a powerful base. The Tea Party did this very well. They unified most Republicans and pressured those who don't agree with them to acquiesce.
What were to happen if we were to throw a major wedge into their party? Let's say, separate them from the church base they have established. The church as I see it can really benefit from the platform of the Democratic Party. (More on this later)
All that being said, let's get back on that horse. We did win the State Senate! At least Scott Fitzgerald is no longer the leader of the senate. Though Lori Compas ran a great campaign, it is a VERY red district. Thank you Lori!
Let's learn from this and move on. Thank you to all who spent so much time and energy on this campaign.
Monday, June 4, 2012
We are Central Wisconsin
Agenda 6-7-12
5:15 pm Meeting Starts
Introduction / Who we are.
5:20 pm Introduction of Portage County D. A. candidates. (Alphabetical Order)
Each candidate answers question:
1. What qualities do you bring to the District Attorney’s office?
2. What is your position on “at will” employment or “just cause” termination?
A. As a follow up to question #2; Are you willing to state your position on just cause in the public domain?
5:30pm Introduction to the 71st Assembly District by Representative Louis Molepski Jr.
Introduction of 71st Assembly candidates (Alphabetical Order)
Each candidate answers three questions:
1. You are hoping to be sent to Madison to represent the people of Central Wisconsin . What is your strategy to develop a feel for the mindset of the citizens of the 71st assembly district?
2. Given the climate in Madison
3. What is your position on Collective Bargaining for public employees?
Please limit answers to 2-3 minutes.
6:30pm Close Meeting
Next Meeting for WACW to be Wednesday July 18th
Saturday, June 2, 2012
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