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Johnson, Barnes go on attack in US Senate race in Wisconsin
Read full article: Johnson, Barnes go on attack in US Senate race in WisconsinRepublican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democrat Mandela Barnes are honing closing arguments in a Wisconsin race that could be critical in which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Takeaways: Johnson vs. Barnes in Wisconsin, narrow Squad win
Read full article: Takeaways: Johnson vs. Barnes in Wisconsin, narrow Squad winRon Johnson, the most vulnerable Republican senator up for reelection this year, will take on Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in a general election matchup that will help determine which party controls the Senate.
What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday's primaries
Read full article: What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday's primariesThe Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence.
Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron Johnson
Read full article: Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron JohnsonSupport has coalesced around Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to be the Democratic choice to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race.
Wisconsin Democrats focus ire on Republican Sen. Johnson
Read full article: Wisconsin Democrats focus ire on Republican Sen. JohnsonWisconsin Democrats looking to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson are focusing their attacks on him, and not each other, as each of the eight candidates make their case to party activists at the state convention held six weeks before the primary.
Republican Michels launches campaign for Wisconsin governor
Read full article: Republican Michels launches campaign for Wisconsin governorRepublican Tim Michels, a multimillionaire construction company co-owner who last ran for office nearly two decades ago, has launched his campaign for governor in Wisconsin.
Biden getting 1st shot at making mark on federal judiciary
Read full article: Biden getting 1st shot at making mark on federal judiciaryFILE - In this Nov. 2, 2020, file photo the Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington. Barring an improbable expansion of the Supreme Court, Biden won’t be able to do anything about the high court’s entrenched conservative majority any time soon. That’s because Republicans who controlled the Senate in the final two years of the Obama White House confirmed relatively few judges. Biden already has pledged to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court if a seat opens up. But some Republicans and conservative groups are wary about what Democrats might try to do now that they control Congress and the White House.
As Wisconsin's Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a toll
Read full article: As Wisconsin's Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a tollNot Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. Bishop criticized fellow Republicans like Johnson who parroted claims of illegal election activity, even as he remains a Johnson backer. A number of Republicans are eyeing a run for either Senate or governor, depending on what Johnson does. Potential Republican Senate candidates include U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and Kevin Nicholson, who lost a 2018 Republican Senate primary. Mandela Barnes, the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and state Sen. Chris Larson of Milwaukee.