Endorsement: Ryan Clancy For Assembly

Wisconsin Assembly District 19 has one of the most contentious primaries on a state level.  The contest is between the incumbant Ryan Clancy and his challenger Jarrod Anderson.  While it is contentious, it is also one of the pettiest and silliest primaries too.

The sole reason that there is even a primary in this district is because Clancy is not a "go along to get along" kind of guy.  He is the kind of guy who won't compromise himself, his principles or his constituents.  

Clancy has stepped on some toes and that has hurt some people's fee fees.  They got all bent out of shape when he pointed out that police brutality is still a problem in this country.  

Other people got their undies in a bundle when he condemned the violence against Israel on October 7th, but then had the audacity to point out that that war has been going on for a lot longer than last October.  To make it even worse, he then called for a ceasefire! Oh, the humanity! How dare he want a peaceful resolution!

It's been reported that this has become a ridiculously costly primary even though the two candidates are very similar on their political stances.  

However, there are some key differences between the two candidates.

Clancy believes in democracy.  Andereson can't be bothered to vote.  

Clancy is a Wisconsinite. Anderson is a carpetbagger.

Clancy stands firm on the issues important to his constituents.  Anderson is already flip-flopping and has stated a willing to sell out his constituents if elected.

I strongly urge the voters of Assembly District 19 to make the proper choice and stand up with Ryan Clancy, because he sure as hell will stand with you.

Learn more about Clancy at his website.

Endorsement: Kieso For State Assembly

Thanks to the State Supreme Court doing away with some of the gerrymandering in this state, it is exciting times for many Wisconsin voters.  I have the pleasure of having three Democrats to choose from in Tuesday's primary election for the 14th Assembly District.  The three candidates are Nate Kieso, Angelito Tenorio and Brady Coulthard.

As the reader could have picked up by the title, I am supporting Kieso.  Let me explain why.  Like I did before I retired, Kieso is a social worker in Milwaukee County.  The only difference is that while I worked for Milwaukee County, Kieso works for a private agency.  But the work is the same and so I know that Kieso has to be a kind and compassionate man.

Also, Kieso is a member of AFSCME.  I am also a member in good standing for 29 years.  Kieso is also a member of the executive board of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, as I was for a number of years. For obvious reasons, Kieso has earned the endorsement of most of the major unions.  That tells me that his priorities match up with mine. 

And sure enough, according to his website, he is all for affordable and sufficient healthcare for all, for public education, a sustainable infrastructure and, of course, worker's rights.  

I have also had the opportunity to meet Tenorio when he knocked on our door while canvassing.  Tenorio has a solid background, as well, having been a teacher, a veteran and a former city alderman.  His priorities are similar to Kieso's. 

While Kieso gets the edge by the virtue of being a union brother and of our common experiences, if Tenorio would happen to win the primary, I would gladly support him in November.

Coulthard has struck me as a bit of a disappointment.  While he touts being pro-labor, it appears that is solely because he was on the Labor Caucus of the Democratic Party.  In other words, he is a politician but not union, per se.  He has also been misleading by showing a picture of him standing with CWA members, giving the impression that he was endorsed by them, which he admitted was not the case.