John Lehman runs from a fight in his current seat because the republicans made it harder for a Democrat to win the seat. Thank God Randy Bryce stepped up to represent the 21st Senate district because the two people running in the republican primary have been nothing short of a clown car(much more about these two on these pages in the near future).
John Lehman runs from doing the hard work. Google him and see what he has been up to. The silence is deafening. Being handed the nomination by the insiders in the party, against party by-laws, is not an impressive achievement.
Now John Lehman runs from a debate.
Mary Jo Walters, who is also running as a Democrat in the Lieutenant Governor Democratic primary, has asked for a debate. John Lehman has no interest.
The thing is we know that Scott Walker will not allow Rebecca Kleefisch to debate whoever wins the primary because he does not have any respect for her or her abilities to speak unscripted.
How can we ask or expect her to debate when the person who has the track to be on the ballot refuses to do so? Why is Lehman scared of debating Walters? Is it just laziness?
This is a state taken over by far right extremists and we need people who are willing to stand up for the rights of Wisconsinites who do not have a voice or any hope right now.
Mr. Lehman, by ducking debate, your actions show that you are absolutely NOT the person to work and fight for us.
Mr. Lehman, thank you for your service in the past but if you do not respect the voters and the Democratic party of Wisconsin enough to schedule a debate(just one would be fine) with Ms. Walters, I promise to never ever vote for you.
Please do the right thing and agree to a debate.
Contact Mr. Lehman and tell him to agree to a debate!
(262) 632-3330
PS: you can not tweet him as he has not even taken the time to set up a twitter account.
During the Democratic Convention in the Wisconsin Dells this weekend, one of the themes was #WomenrunWI:
The problem with this Democratic Convention was there were exclusions to all their talking points and the by laws are no longer even By suggestions.
Mary Walters(who for those wondering is a WI woman), was frozen out of the speaking portion of the convention, despite the fact that she has worked tirelessly to get her name on the ballot (it is) and will be running on the Democratic primary ballot for Lieutenant Governor.
Another Democratic candidate, activist Mary Jo Walters of Madison, also
has registered a campaign for lieutenant governor. Two or more
candidates collecting the necessary 2,000 to 4,000 signatures between
April 15 and June 2 would force a primary on Aug. 12.
The party of course endorsed John Lehmann for Lieutenant Governor.
Members of the Administrative Committee also voted to endorse state Sen. John Lehman, a Racine Democrat, for lieutenant governor. Madison activist Mary Jo Walters has also registered to run for the state's No. 2 post.
No endorsement was made in the three-way Democratic contest for attorney general.
According to the Dem. Party’s own bylaws. the party can not endorse
candidates unless there are “unusual circumstances”. In that case the
circumstances can be submitted to the party’s Administrative Committee
and then a specific candidate can be chosen for a “specific reason” with
a 2/3 majority.
Wisconsin's second couple was kind enough recently to give me some time for an interview. Here it is in its entirety:
CogDis: Thank you Rebecca for giving me and CogDis a few minutes to discuss some of the issues that are important to the people of WI.
RebeccaforReal: Your welcome. I always thought Cogdis was a golf course but I am glad to sit down with my Constituents and talk about WI.
Cogdis: Umm that is Cog Hill, but that's Ok let's get down to it. I thought Joel would be joining us.
RFR: He is hunting still and Mr. B has the kids somewhere, I think at soccer. No wait, maybe dance? Somewhere around here he is running them.
CD: Of course. OK, first question. What do you like most about your job as Lieutenant Governor.
RFR: Are you kidding? The perks. I make $76,261/yr with AMAZING benefits, an expense account and no one cares (or asks) what I do all day or where I go! You can not ask for anything more! Plus Scott Walker is out of the state fundraising so much, that I am practically the Governor on a daily basis.
RFR: “Colon cancer doesn’t discriminate between young and old or rich or
poor, it knows no color, ethnicity or gender. But my appeal to you today
is not about raising fears because there is hope for people who are
diagnosed with this disease. Early detection is key. And I’d like to
serve as a reminder that colon cancer can be beaten with treatment. So
please have the guts to get screened ... it saved my life and talking
about colonoscopies is funny. Talking about cancer isn’t.”
CD: outstanding congratulations. (phone rings)
RFR: Hello. O HI Lori! No Joel isn't in right now, he should be shortly. Ok you can call him on his cell if you want. Thank you, good bye.
Joel is such a great legislator that he is always helping people. This poor woman, has all kinds of needs and Joel is always there for her. If only the public knew that side of him, but he is so humble he keeps it secret.
CD: So why then would you oppose a mandate that makes insurance companies cover such treatment. Especially in lieu of you being cured by such treatment. Can you put yourself in their shoes and think aboiut where you would be if YOUR insurance didn't cover the treatments your doctors felt best to use with you?
CD: Ummmmmm. So you dont think that insurance companies should be forced to pay for treatments of cancer patients? That that burden should fall on the patient themselves? Do you remember your time when you were diagnosed? Can you imagine the burden of having tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars of bills on top of the stress of being told you have cancer?
CD: Congrats Joel. I just have a few questions, then I will get out of your way.
JK: No problem, always glad to help and talk about this great state of WI
RFR: Joel, before I forget, Lori called.
JK SHE DID!!!!!! ...errr I mean she did?
RFR: Yes she had a question on the thing you two were working on, said she would call you later. your such a champion of the people! (Joel Blushes)
CD: Yes Joel, you rock. Now lets get back into it. Rebecca and I were just talking about her bout with cancer and we are all glad that she has worked her way through it!
JK: Yes she is a true fighter. Sarah Palin has nothing on her! Bec should have been McCain's running mate, they would have won and we would not be wasting our time on this Obamacare BS.
JK: "It is my hope and prayer that anybody who would need this type of
chemotherapy would be able to receive it, no doubt, That does not eliminate the difficult question for who is going to pay
for it."
CD: Who paid for Rebecca's treatment?
JK: Insurance of course. If someone doesn't have insurance they should buy it. If someone does not have a job they should just go get one. I did! However we can not have taxpayer funded insurance its too expensive.
RFR: I am a free market guy!
CD: But your insurance is 100% tax payer funded insurance and you are able to get any treatment you need.
JK:
CD: Allrighty then. Let's move on. What do you like best about your job.
JK: The perks! I get paid to hunt, never have to take vacation and get $88/day just for driving to Madison! Did I tell you about the bear I killed?
CD: Nice Bear. It seems as though all of your bills have to do with guns. You wanted to start a Sand Hill Crane hunting season:
JK: Yummy. Wanna try some and you will see. errrr....I mean if you ever get the chance you should try some.
CD: I just lost my appetite thanks, then you wanted to allow anyone with a ccw permit to carry a gun in our schools.
JK: I am not sure the citizens of Wisconsin want concealed carry holders on their school grounds.
CD: Well I am glad you introduced it, since no one wants it.
JK: Well the NRA congratulated me.
Long pause
CD: You guys have been passing many bills in the Assembly, what was your finest hour.
JK: When I got to push all of the buttons! That was cool!
CD: Its the little things in life. One last question. Will you be running for re-election?
JK; Of course, I cant give this gig up. What else could I do to get paid so well to hunt? Its not like I ever have to actually work. Besides, the democrats wont contest me. Last election they did, then the party insiders attacked him and made my job easier. I did not even have to campaign, which was good, because then I didn't have to explain that silly little business about Ecoli. I mean seriously a couple people get a little bit sick, we can not interfere with business just for a couple stomach aches can we?
CD: Thanks for the time. I have to go home and beat my head against my desk!
JK and RFR: sure you dont want to stay for dinner? We are having Little Ceasar's pizza. Later we can head over to Lakerz and have a beer! Mr. B will be our designated driver, IF he gets our kids home in time.
CD: Thanks but I have to do go home and pull my hair out!
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