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WI: Weekly Political and Legislative Update |
TO: Clients/Friends of Capitol Consultants, Inc./Wimmer & Company, S.C.
FROM: Capitol Consultants, Inc.
& Wimmer Company, S.C.
DATE: October 1, 2010
SUBJECT: WI: Weekly Political and Legislative Update
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2010 Election Watch:
Governor's Race: Walker and Barrett
First Debate Held: Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett held there first debate last Friday, September 24, in Milwaukee.
During the 60 minute debate, Mayor Barrett, the Democratic nominee came out on the offensive attacking the three-term County Executive Walker on his management of Milwaukee County and on his record on economic development acccording to most of the post-election debate coverage.
For most of the debate, Walker primarily focused on the moderators' questions instead of responding directly to Barrett's attacks.
Walker did talk in detail about the state's looming $2.7 billion deficit where he compared it to the economic situation he faced when he became county executive eight years ago and repeated his plan to call a special session on the economy immediately upon entering office (www.wispolitics.com).
To read the complete coverage of the debate, click here:
http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=211852
The next Governor's Election Debate is scheduled for October 15.
Polls:
Rasmussen (Oct. 1):*
Walker - 50 %
Barrett - 44%
*Percentages based on leaning voters being included; when leaners are not included the latest Rasmussen Reports poll numbers are:
Walker - 46 %
Barrett - 44%According to Rasmussen, leaners are those who initially indicate no preference for either of the candidates but answer a follow-up question and say they are leaning towards a particular candidate. Rasmussen Reports now considers results with leaners the primary indicator of the race. To view the results of the Rasmussen Reports poll, click here: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/wisconsin/election_2010_wisconsin_governorU.S. Senate: Feingold and Johnson polls Rasmussen (September 30):
Johnson 52%
Feingold 44%
CNN/Time poll:
Likely voters--Johnson 51%, Feingold 45%
Registered voters--Feingold 48%, Johnson 46%
Lieutentant Governor: This week, Republican Lieutenant Gubneratorial Candidate Rebecca Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) announced that she was treated for colon cancer in early September just 10 days before the contentious five-way GOP primary that she won overwhelmingly.
According to WisPolitics.com, Kleefisch, 35, told WISN-TV in Milwaukee, her former employer, that she had laparoscopic surgery Sept. 2 and her doctor has pronounced her cancer free. Her surgeon also said her prognosis is good.
Yesterday at press conference with Repbublican nominee Scott Walker, Kleefisch said "I suppose I could have waited until Nov. 3, but there are enough people who know now. I do think it's important people know and they have that story of hope," Kleefisch said. "I do believe in miracles. I was very, very blessed. I got a really good gift in a really awful package."
To read more about Kleefisch, click here:
http://www.wisn.com/news/25218095/detail.html State Legislature: Senate
This week, it was announced that Republican 31st District State Senate Candidate Ed Thompson (R-Tomah), who is challenging first-term incumbent Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma), has pancreatic cancers and will no longer be participating in public events during the final five weeks of the campaign.
Thompson, who is the Mayor of Tomah and the younger brother of former four-term Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, said this week that a cancerous tumor was discovered Tuesday at the bottom of his pancreas.
Thompson, who ran as a Libertarian for governor in 2002, said dropping out of the Senate race has never crossed his mind.
"It's definitely a bump in the road, but there's no way in the world I get out of this campaign," he said. "I plan on whipping the cancer and winning the campaign."
Thompson said his prognosis is good because the cancer was caught in time.
Vinehout said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with Ed and his family today as he grapples with very difficult news. Five years ago my mother passed away after surgery for pancreatic cancer. I know well how difficult this time is. I wish Ed the best and hope and pray for his speedy recovery" (www.wispolitics.com).
See the Thompson campaign's statement:
http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=212135
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Oct 4 Mon
| Review of Emergency Detention and Admission of Minors Under Chapter 51 (Legislative Council)
10:00 AM Invited speakers at 10:00 a.m.; public testimony at 1:30 p.m.
Medical College of Wisconsin, Alumni Center Room, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI | Items: (None)
Overview: The committee would like to hear testimony from invited speakers and other interested members of the public on the appropriateness of, and inconsistencies in the use of, emergency detention procedures under the mental health statutes; the availability and cost of emergency detention facilities; the inconsistent statutory approaches to emergency detention between Milwaukee County and other counties; and the inconsistent application of procedures for admission of minors under the mental health statutes. Although the committee will be reviewing these issues as they affect all areas of the state, a major focus of this hearing will be on these issues as they affect Milwaukee County. Speakers are encouraged to bring to the committee's attention issues that could be addressed by the State Legislature. | Public Hearing |
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Oct 5 Tue
| Local Service Consolidation (Legislative Council)
10:00 AM
411 South, State Capitol, Madison | Items: (None)
Overview: · Presentations by invited speakers on local service consolidation, including: o Cynthia Moore, Recycling Program Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources; o Curt Witynski, Assistant Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities; and o Larry Arft, City Manager, City of Beloit, and Phil Boutwell, Assistant to the County Administrator, Rock County. · Discussion of committee assignment. | Study Meeting |
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Oct 6 Wed
| Review of the Managed Forest Land Program (Legislative Council)
9:30 AM
412 East, State Capitol, Madison | Items: (None)
Overview: · Presentations by invited speakers, including: o Kathryn Nelson, Forest and Tax Program and Policy Chief, Bureau of Forest Management, Department of Natural Resources. o Scott Henker, Senior Resource Manager - Lake States Region, Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. o Richard Stadelman, Wisconsin Towns Association. o Mark Luoma, former District Administrator, Chequamegon School District; David Schmidt, Chequamegon School Board; and John Walasek, Price County Board. · Review and discussion of public access on managed forest land, and the impact of the MFL program on local planning, zoning, and school districts. · Discussion of committee assignment. | Study Meeting |
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Oct 7 Thu
| Review of Higher Education Financial Aid Programs (Legislative Council)
10:00 AM Invited speakers at 10:00 a.m.; public testimony at 12:15 p.m.
411 South, State Capitol, Madison | Items: (None)
Overview: · Presentations by invited speakers: John Eich, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health; Kevin Formolo, Sheboygan School District; Jane Hojan-Clark, UW-Milwaukee; and Amy Kerwin, Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. · Public testimony regarding recommendations for improvements to the current Wisconsin higher education financial aid programs. · Discussion of committee assignment. |
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Upcoming Fundraisers: First Week of October
Fundraiser for Scott Walker for governor
10/5/2010
5:30 p.m.
The Legend at Bergamont, 699 Bergamont Blvd., Oregon.
Join Senator Neal Kedzie in celebrating fall with Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Walker at the Legend!
$150 per couple, $500/$1000 per Host (Checks are made payable to Friends of Scott Walker)
For more information, please contact Laura Gralton at 414-881-1005 or Laura@Graltonconsulting.com.
Environmental fundraiser for Rep. Penny Bernard Schaber
10/5/2010
5 p.m.
Orpheum Theater, State St., Madison.
Sponsor $250, Host $150, Friend $75
RSVP to Danielle Gosse at danielleg@wisdems.org or 920-738-1915
Please send contributions to Penny Bernard Schaber Campaign, 815 E. Washington St, Appleton, WI 54911
Fundraiser for 52nd AD candidate Paul Czisny
10/5/2010
5 p.m.
Hurley, Burish, and Stanton,
33 E. Main St., Suite 400, Madison.
Hosted by Dean Strang
Host $500, Sponsor $250, Friend $100
All contributions gratefully accepted
RSVP to Connor Chapman at govchapman@yahoo.com
Please send contributions to: Friends of Paul Czisny, 260 Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Reception honoring Sen. Julie Lassa with special guest Ellen Malcolm
10/5/2010
5:30 p.m.
The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St., Madison.
Hosts $1000; Sponsors $500; Friends $250; Supporter $150; Ticket $50
For more information please contact:
Joby Gaudet 715-344-8222 or joby@julielassa.com
Barrett Campaign Wisconsin craft beer tasting
10/6/2010
7 p.m.
Home of Lindsey Lee, 731 Williamson St., Madison.
Join Tom for a sample local craft beers with Julian Zelazny of Madison's Wine and Hop Shop Sponsor $250.00, Friend $100.00, Suggested minimum contribution of $50.00
Please RSVP and contribute online at:
www.barrettforwisconsin.com/event/youngprofessionals
Or send checks to:
Barrett for Wisconsin, P.O. Box 510796, Milwaukee, WI 53203
To Sponsor or RSVP please contact Mary:
mary@barrettforwisconsin.com or call (414) 510-9821
Barrett Campaign special breakfast event with Vice President Biden
10/7/2010
7:30 a.m.
Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison.
Contributions to Barrett for Wisconsin are not tax deductible.
Corporate checks not accepted. We can no longer accept PAC contributions.
Solicitations in connection with this event are limited by Federal law. We are only asking for a donation of up to $2,400 from individuals to Barrett for Wisconsin. We are not asking for, and will not accept in connection with this event, donations in excess of the Federal limits, or donations in any amount from corporations, labor organizations, national banks, federal contractors, foreign nationals, or any other federally prohibited source. We are also not asking for, and will not accept in connection with this event, donations in any amount from registered federal lobbyists, registered foreign agents, federal political action committees, or minors under the age of 16.
Guest list is subject to review and attendance is not guaranteed.
Contact: (608) 251-0703 Kenosha Assembly leadership golf outing and banquet
10/7/2010
10 a.m.
Briston Oaks Country Club, 16801 75th St., Bristol.
With County Executive Jim Kreuser, Majority Caucus Chair Rep. Peter Barca, Transportation Committee Chair John Steinbrink & John Antaramian, former state representative and Kenosha mayor.
10:00 am tee time, 3:00 pm banquet
Sponsor $1000; Premium Sponsor $500; Hole sponsor $250; Golf and Banquet $150
To RSVP or for more info, please contact: kenoshaadccgolf@gmail.com
Please make checks (no PAC) payable to:
Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee, PO Box 814, Madison, WI 53701
Physical therapy fundraiser for Rep. Penny Bernard Schaber
10/7/2010
5:30 p.m.
Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 2105 E. Enterprise Ave., Appleton.
With Special Guest Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan
Host: $250, Sponsor: $125, $50 Suggested minimum contribution
To RSVP, contact Danielle Gosse at danielleg@wisdems.org or 920-738-1915
Please send contributions to Penny Bernard Schaber Campaign, 815 E. Washington St, Appleton, WI 54911
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