This week, Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal circuit judge in Milwaukee, won a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court bench against her right-wing challenger Dan Kelly. Protasiewicz’s win gives Wisconsin’s highest court a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years
Again, fantastic research and reporting from you. If only corporate media would move their newsrooms out of the advertising department, more Americans would learn the truth.
Leave us not forget that this is the second time Dan Kelly has been rejected by Wisconsin voters. He was appointed by Scott Walker to fill and unexpired term and then got kicked out of office in 2020 when he lost to Jill Karofsky, another progressive woman. Perhaps the Wisconsin Republican Party could learn a lesson - don't run a mediocre white MAGA against a progressive woman, it's a recipe for failure.
Judd, I truly enjoyed reading this report from you today. The Protasiewicz win was a major win! I’m not sure many people realize just how important. I don’t live in Wisconsin, but I was jumping up & down when I heard she won…and it wasn’t close! The people of Wisconsin have been cheated out too many times. I’m so happy for them.
I live in Chicago where we got our Progressive candidate for mayor! Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. It was such a huge relief & also a major win for the direction of Chicago.
Women of every stripe need abortion access and I think the dominos have been set in motion to finally expose the truth about trump & the entire republican cult.
Apparently, media will not learn. They continue to feed trump’s ego. Everyone..please write to the tv stations you watch to complain!
Two more points to be proud of; young students will not vote for NRA backed republican cult! They ARE protesting vigorously! And in NYC people came with whistles to drown out lunatic MTG! I could hug them all! Good week everyone.
Be careful about celebrating. In Wisconsin the Republicans also just won an election to give them a Super Majority in the Wisconsin legislature. And they are talking about that they may Impeach Protasiewicz and prevent her from even serving. And then guess who they will put on the Supreme Court. They also have a veto proof majority over Governor Evers. These are very dangerous times for democracy in America where even elections are not what they appear. Republicans play the long game and they are very good at it. Democrats are not so good at looking ahead and working long term.
So happy about the Wisconsin win. But what can anyone tell us about the Republican win for the state house which now gives the GOP a veto proof ability to impeach or remove anyone they want - perhaps even the newly elected Supreme Court judge?
Agreed - great reporting. However, I'm concerned that in all the enthusiasm about the WI Supreme Court results the fact that the GOP won a super-majority in the state house is being overlooked. That seems a pretty big issue.
Great piece! It clearly explains the major issues for Wisconsin voters, who some of the groups were who paid for ads, and some of the strategies the two candidates used.
Popular Information’s description and explanation of Trump’s indictment is clear and reminds us that this is not trivial. Kim Wehle and Ben Wittes in the Bulwark also gave good explanations of the charges and where they are in the process.
Not a lawyer so not sure of the law but doesn't the fact that they met together BEFORE there were stories to set up a strategy of paying these people off change the offense?
I have to agree with others that this was another informative newsletter. Like some others, I also worry about the Republican majority attempting to impeach the incoming Justice. Yet an impeachment, like any other indictment, has to name a crime. I am not sure that holding a different ideology from some congresspeople is a constitutionally listed offense in WI that prevents someone from taking office and I'm hopeful this impeachment isn't even attempted.
One more thing, how do three sheriffs who take oaths to uphold the law, support a candidate that actively worked under fraudulent pretenses to overturn an election, as someone who upholds the rule of law? If three county sheriffs support a fascist for their State Supreme Court, a man who would bend or break the law to install an unelected authoritarian as President, it seems like the good people of Wisconsin need to look at who they elect to run their sheriff departments next.
Kelly’s sore loser ranting about Janet lying about him is pure projection as usual from these fascists but God help WI if the Rethuglican majority impeaches her based on these lies and installs the evil git instead
Hi Judd…found it interesting that you closed with Mario Renatti because yesterday he wrote a pretty damning article about the indictment and statement of facts.
Again, fantastic research and reporting from you. If only corporate media would move their newsrooms out of the advertising department, more Americans would learn the truth.
Leave us not forget that this is the second time Dan Kelly has been rejected by Wisconsin voters. He was appointed by Scott Walker to fill and unexpired term and then got kicked out of office in 2020 when he lost to Jill Karofsky, another progressive woman. Perhaps the Wisconsin Republican Party could learn a lesson - don't run a mediocre white MAGA against a progressive woman, it's a recipe for failure.
Protasiewicz's win is a relief. Glad to see people show up to the polls in Wisconsin for such an important reason.
Don't forget about gerrymandering - that was the biggest issue for me.
Judd, I truly enjoyed reading this report from you today. The Protasiewicz win was a major win! I’m not sure many people realize just how important. I don’t live in Wisconsin, but I was jumping up & down when I heard she won…and it wasn’t close! The people of Wisconsin have been cheated out too many times. I’m so happy for them.
I live in Chicago where we got our Progressive candidate for mayor! Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. It was such a huge relief & also a major win for the direction of Chicago.
Women of every stripe need abortion access and I think the dominos have been set in motion to finally expose the truth about trump & the entire republican cult.
Apparently, media will not learn. They continue to feed trump’s ego. Everyone..please write to the tv stations you watch to complain!
Two more points to be proud of; young students will not vote for NRA backed republican cult! They ARE protesting vigorously! And in NYC people came with whistles to drown out lunatic MTG! I could hug them all! Good week everyone.
Be careful about celebrating. In Wisconsin the Republicans also just won an election to give them a Super Majority in the Wisconsin legislature. And they are talking about that they may Impeach Protasiewicz and prevent her from even serving. And then guess who they will put on the Supreme Court. They also have a veto proof majority over Governor Evers. These are very dangerous times for democracy in America where even elections are not what they appear. Republicans play the long game and they are very good at it. Democrats are not so good at looking ahead and working long term.
So happy about the Wisconsin win. But what can anyone tell us about the Republican win for the state house which now gives the GOP a veto proof ability to impeach or remove anyone they want - perhaps even the newly elected Supreme Court judge?
Janets are always sensible!
And excellent reporting on the nuances of the indictment.
Good news in Chicago, too!
Agreed - great reporting. However, I'm concerned that in all the enthusiasm about the WI Supreme Court results the fact that the GOP won a super-majority in the state house is being overlooked. That seems a pretty big issue.
Great piece! It clearly explains the major issues for Wisconsin voters, who some of the groups were who paid for ads, and some of the strategies the two candidates used.
Popular Information’s description and explanation of Trump’s indictment is clear and reminds us that this is not trivial. Kim Wehle and Ben Wittes in the Bulwark also gave good explanations of the charges and where they are in the process.
Not a lawyer so not sure of the law but doesn't the fact that they met together BEFORE there were stories to set up a strategy of paying these people off change the offense?
I thought premeditation made it worse.
I have to agree with others that this was another informative newsletter. Like some others, I also worry about the Republican majority attempting to impeach the incoming Justice. Yet an impeachment, like any other indictment, has to name a crime. I am not sure that holding a different ideology from some congresspeople is a constitutionally listed offense in WI that prevents someone from taking office and I'm hopeful this impeachment isn't even attempted.
One more thing, how do three sheriffs who take oaths to uphold the law, support a candidate that actively worked under fraudulent pretenses to overturn an election, as someone who upholds the rule of law? If three county sheriffs support a fascist for their State Supreme Court, a man who would bend or break the law to install an unelected authoritarian as President, it seems like the good people of Wisconsin need to look at who they elect to run their sheriff departments next.
Kelly’s sore loser ranting about Janet lying about him is pure projection as usual from these fascists but God help WI if the Rethuglican majority impeaches her based on these lies and installs the evil git instead
Gerrymandering is 'The One Ring, that in the darkness binds them'. It is the means by which all their mischief and maladministration can be conducted.
Hi Judd…found it interesting that you closed with Mario Renatti because yesterday he wrote a pretty damning article about the indictment and statement of facts.