Vote in Tuesday 2/15 Primary – It is Important!
PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY 2/15 AND 4/5
The race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is non-partisan. There are 4 candidates running for the seat currently held by Judge Randy Prosser. This means you may end up with 2 liberals to choose from in April if we conservatives stay home on Tuesday.
Other races of interest include the City of Racine Mayoral primary. Voter turnout is expected to be 10%, so it is critical we get to the polls on Tuesday!
Link to Racine Journal Times Primary Election articles
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Endorsement
Justice Prosser goes to a TEA Party
Candidate Questionnaire Results
Candidate Questionnaire Updated 9 13 10
Complete survey results, including essay questions: Candidate Questionnaire Updated 9 13 10
Note: Surveys were updated to include Dave Westlake, 9-13-10 9:15 PM
Tribute and Town Hall Press Release 8/31/10
For Immediate Release
August 31, 2010
CLIMATE EXPERT NIGER INNIS TO JOIN RACINE TEA PARTY
Racine, WI – What’s really behind climate change legislation in Congress and how will it affect you?
Climate Legislation Expert & Congress of Racial Equality Niger Innis will help answer those questions at the Racine Tea Party’s Tribute & Town Hall on Saturday, September 11th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at Racine’s Pershing Park.
In addition to Innis, the event will feature Congressman Paul Ryan, the “rock star of radio” Vicki McKenna, Pastor David King and more. Innis says he is excited to bring his expertise to Racine.
“I’m so proud to stand yet again, with my brothers and sisters within the Tea Party movement” Innis said. “I have had the privilege to speak to over two dozen Tea Parties across the nation. I have been invited to do so, because my organization has been the vanguard of the charge against Cap and Trade legislation or regulation since 2007.”
In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, Racine TEA Party will be accepting donations to help those brave men and women who continue to risk their lives to keep us safe. All donations will go to “Operation Care Package”. Suggested items are listed at www.racineteaparty.com
WHAT: Racine Tea Party Tribute & Town Hall on Jobs, the Economy and the Deficit.
WHERE: Pershing Park, 500 Pershing Drive, Racine, WI (on Lake Michigan)
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 2:00pm-3:30pm
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The Racine Tea Party is a non-partisan group advocating for responsible government, lower taxes and holding politicians accountable.
RacineTEA Party SE WI 2010 Straw Poll Results
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For Immediate Release
WALKER, JOHNSON, DAVIS LEAD TEA PARTY ACTIVIST SURVEY
An on-line survey of southeastern Wisconsin TEA party activists show strong support for gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker and United States Senate candidate Ron Johnson. Also topping their fields included State Representative Brett Davis (R-Oregon), a candidate for lieutenant governor; Scott Feldt, a candidate for state treasurer, David King, a candidate for Secretary of State and J.B. Van Hollen, incumbent running for WI State Attorney General.
The survey was emailed to approximately 3,000 activists who had attended TEA party events or were previously identified as community activists. A total of 1,462 responses were received at the end of the ten day survey period between August 10th and August 19th from individual IP addresses. (See results page 2)
“We conducted this survey as an opportunity to get an idea of where the thousands of folks who have been attending events or active in their community view the elections right now” said Racine Tea Party spokesperson Nancy Milholland. We’re excited with the number of responses which confirm what we hear everyday; that interest in the November election is building”. Milholland added that the Racine Tea Party has not and will not endorse individual candidates as a group.
The Racine Tea Party also just announced they are sponsoring a “Tribute and Town Hall” event Saturday, September 11 at Pershing Park in downtown Racine; featuring keynote speaker Congressman Paul Ryan, the ranking member of the Budget Committee in the House of Representatives. The event will focus on the economy, jobs, and the national debt. Niger Innis a national spokesperson for The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) will also address the participants on the dire effects of global warming proposals.
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The Racine Tea Party is a non-partisan group advocating for responsible government, lower taxes and holding politicians accountable.
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| Who do you support for US Senator? | ||
| Answer Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Russ Feingold (D) | 2.9% | 42 |
| Stephen Finn ® | 0.3% | 5 |
| Ron Johnson ® | 84.1% | 1202 |
| Rob Taylor ® | 2.4% | 35 |
| Dave Westlake ® | 10.2% | 146 |
| answered question | 1430 | |
| skipped question | 32 | |
| Who do you support for Wisconsin Governor? | ||
| Answer Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Tom Barrett (D) | 2.1% | 30 |
| Tim John (D) | 0.1% | 1 |
| James James (I) | 0.3% | 5 |
| Jim Langer (I) | 0.2% | 3 |
| Mark Neumann ® | 8.8% | 126 |
| Scott Paterick ® | 0.9% | 13 |
| Scott Walker ® | 87.6% | 1257 |
| answered question | 1435 | |
| skipped question | 27 | |
| Who do you support for Wisconsin Lt. Governor? | ||
| Answer Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Spencer Coggs (D) | 0.4% | 5 |
| Brett Davis ® | 43.4% | 555 |
| Rebecca Kleefisch ® | 42.0% | 537 |
| Robert Lorge ® | 2.3% | 30 |
| Tom Nelson (D) | 0.5% | 6 |
| Dave Ross ® | 8.3% | 106 |
| Henry Sanders (D) | 0.2% | 2 |
| James L Schneider (D) | 0.1% | 1 |
| Nick Voegeli ® | 0.9% | 12 |
| Terry Virgil ® | 2.0% | 26 |
| answered question | 1280 | |
| skipped question | 182 | |
| Who do you support for Wisconsin Secretary of State? | ||
| Answer Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| David King ® | 96.2% | 1309 |
| Doug La Follette (D) | 3.8% | 52 |
| answered question | 1361 | |
| skipped question | 101 | |
| Who do you support for Wisconsin Attorney General? | ||
| Answer Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Scott Hassett (D) | 2.6% | 36 |
| J.B. Van Hollen ® | 97.4% | 1340 |
| answered question | 1376 | |
| skipped question | 86 | |
| Who do you support for Wisconsin State Treasurer? | ||
| Answer Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Dan Bohrod (D) | 0.7% | 7 |
| Scott Feldt ® | 57.2% | 615 |
| Jim Sanfillippo ® | 14.0% | 151 |
| Dawn Marie Sass (D) | 2.0% | 21 |
| Kurt Schuller ® | 26.1% | 281 |
| answered question | 1075 | |
| skipped question | 387 | |
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Tribute and Town Hall Press Release 8/19/10
RACINE TEA PARTY TO HOLD TOWN HALL
Racine, WI – Politicians might not like it, but November is Coming. Folks in Racine will soon get a chance to make their voice heard again. 4,000 showed up on that cold day this past January. As the elections near and the days are still warm, what will the crowd look like now?
The Racine Tea Party will hold a Tribute & Town Hall on Saturday, September 11th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at Racine’s Pershing Park.
The event will feature Congressman Paul Ryan, the “rock star of radio” Vicki McKenna, Climate Legislation Expert & Congress of Racial Equality Niger Innis, Pastor David King and more. Racine TEA Party founder Lora Halberstadt states “the event will show the politicians that people are paying attention to their misdeeds in office. November is coming and the people are putting these elected officials on notice. The TEA Party movement is not going away”.
Nancy Milholland Racine TEA Party coordinator says “our economy continues to drag and people are having trouble finding work or have seen their pay cut, yet the politicians in Washington and Madison keep spending money we don’t have. It’s about time they stop”.
WHAT: Racine Tea Party Tribute & Town Hall on Jobs, the Economy and Deficit.
WHERE: Pershing Park, 500 Pershing Drive, Racine, WI (on Lake Michigan)
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 2:00pm-3:30pm
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The Racine Tea Party is a non-partisan group advocating for responsible government, lower taxes and holding politicians accountable.
April 15th TEA Party Press Release
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| For Immediate Release | Mark Block 262-617-2716 |
| Taxpayer Tea Party To Be Held At State Capitol On Tax Day, April 15th
Americans for Prosperity State Director will announce “November is Coming” campaign at Tax-Day Taxpayer Tea Party (Milwaukee) – Whether lawmakers like it or not, November is Coming! And on Tax Day, April 15th, they will be hearing it directly from the people of Wisconsin. The State Director of Americans for Prosperity, Mark Block says taxpayers can’t be ignored anymore. “On the anniversary of the largest Taxpayer Tea Party held on the steps of the State Capitol, we are launching the “November is Coming” campaign to highlight the explosion of the Tea Party movement in Wisconsin,” said Mark Block, State Director of Americans for Prosperity. “The enormous growth of activists from all across the state exemplifies the mood across the country, “said Block. We are highlighting local leaders from communities all across our great state as they are the ones who have helped to mobilize an army of individuals who will no longer sit back and let government trample their rights and destroy their economic futures. They are the ones who have continually helped us to send the message to our legislators that “Enough is Enough” and “November is Coming.” The Tax-Day Taxpayer Tea Party will be attended by activists from across Wisconsin, many of whom who will then head back to their local areas to lead their own Tea Party gathering. “Our activists are tireless and dedicated,” said Block. “We invite people from every corner of our state to come to Madison on April 15 to hear their stories and to join with us as we let our government officials know we will not take it anymore and that we want legislators who will actually listen to the citizens.” Thursday, April 15th, 2010 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Wisconsin State Capitol King Street Side of Capitol Madison, WI Announced Speakers: Additional Speakers to be announced |
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| Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org | |
