let's win this thing

I'm sure you've see the ads lambasting Lieutenant Governor and Senate Candidate Mandela Barnes for his proposal to end cash bail for violent suspects. Here's the truth: In a September 2 news release, Barnes said under his plan "the Waukesha perpetrator wouldn’t have been released." Politifact judges the statement to be "mostly true." "Bail is not intended to keep people accused of crimes behind bars. The Wisconsin Constitution states that cash bail can be used only for making sure the accused appears for the next court hearing — meaning judges are not supposed to consider public safety when deciding on the bail amount." Under the Barnes proposal, public safety would be considered as part of the decision to hold a suspect in custody until trial. The "mostly" Politifact attaches to the designation "true" stems from the leeway given to whatever judge is handling the hearing.

Just Say NO to RoJo

Although he tries his best to dodge answering questions about it, RoJo's position on banning abortion nationwide is crystal clear. See this piece in the Wisconsin Examiner. And have a look at "Sen. Ron Johnson embraces controversy in reelection bid" in Madison.com. The article looks at the race and how each candidate is characterizing himself and the other candidate.

Also, "RonJohn Jokes Jan. 6 Mob Taught Us One Thing: How To ‘Use Flagpoles’ As Weapons" but of course the Jan 6 Insurrection was no joke.

That's all the election news in Wisconsin I plan to cover today expect for this: sign up to protect our freedoms and to keep Trump Republicans from turning the clock back even further than the "glorious days" of the Walker regime: we need to reach every left-leaning voter in our area so that the turnout on our side is even bigger than it was in 2018 and 2020. Do your part!

And be sure to get your yard signs:
Andy Berger (Fox Point): about 20 each of Barnes, Andraca, Evers and Kaul;
Cheryl Maranto (Glendale): 15 Evers/Rodriguez, 3 Kaul (plus a couple more that you can put in a window), and 20 Mandela signs, 2 stand-alone Rodriguez;
Norma Gilson (Shorewood): 2 Kaul 2 Evers/Rodriguez, 4 Mandela Barnes;
Eilene Stevens (Bayside): 14 Evers;
Kath Michel (southern Oz County): 10 Barnes, 5 Kaul, 3 Evers & Rodriguez, 10 Evers;
Mark Gennis (southern Oz County): 20 Andraca;
You can use the links above to email the person who has the signs you want. That person will send the address and instructions.

You can also pick up signs at the Milwaukee Dems office, 2999 S. Delaware Ave, Milwaukee (open M-T, 10am - 7pm, W-F, 11am -7pm, Sat 9am - 1pm) and also at the Ozaukee Dems office, 1930 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton (open W 5 - 7pm and Sat 1-3pm).

I have a couple of corrections to last week's newsletter:

People who want to volunteer to register folks at 2 DMV offices will be working with Supermarket Legends. The effort is strictly nonpartisan! The locations are 2701 South Chase Ave., 74th & Mill Rd., and 6073 N. Teutonia Ave. We'll supply all the training you need. You should contact James Balk, (414) 218-5944.
People who want to work with the Wisconsin Dems to protect voters from you-know-who's mischief, should sign up with the Voter Protection Team. They offer plenty of online training to get you started as a poll observer, a voter protection phonebanker, or a voter assistance hotline volunteer. Here's the link.
Sign up for the WisDems Ballot Cure program. The November 8th General Election is rapidly approaching, and voters need your help fixing errors on their absentee ballots! Join WisDems for a brief overview of our cure program, followed by a cure phonebank. We'll review why we make these calls, the types of cure "buckets," how to use the VPB and Checklist, and more.

Finally a snippet of Ukraine war news: Ukraine's armed forces have liberated large swaths of the territory Russia invaded over the summer. There's usually a daily update on the conflict, including maps and a lot of detail, on Daily Kos. The update on October 4, produced by Mark Sumner, explains one feature of their success: "How did Ukraine pull off such a sudden and apparently complete defeat of Russia in an area where Russia has packed in troops and armor? There seems to be one factor that played a major role: radios." To understand why radios have been so important, check out the article!

I'm sure you've see the ads lambasting Lieutenant Governor and Senate Candidate Mandela Barnes for his proposal to end cash bail for violent suspects. Here's the truth: In a

EVENTS

Wednesday, October 5

Grass Roots South Shore Meeting, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cudahy Library, 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy
Grass Roots South Shore will have meetings of the members on the first Wednesday of the month. More information.

Living Liberally Waukesha, 6:30 – 8:30pm
The Tap Yard, 1150 W Sunset Drive, Waukesha
Living Liberally Waukesha meets on the first Wednesday of the month, All attendees should be vaccinated and wear masks when not eating or drinking.

Friday, October 7

Barnes / Johnson Senate Debate, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Channel PBS 10-1
Wisconsin Broadcast Association will host a debate between Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes and Republican candidate Ron Johnson on channel PBS 10-1.

Saturday, October 8

Knock Doors with the Ozaukee Dems, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ozaukee County Dems Office, 1930 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton
Join the Oz Dems for our canvass this Saturday to talk to our neighbors about how critical the 2022 midterms are, in support of Democrats up and down the ticket in November! Sign up.

Rally for Roe / Mandela Barnes, 12:00 – 1:30pm
Marshall High School, 4141 N 64th St. Milwaukee
Rally for Roe In Milwaukee with Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund.to hold Ron Johnson accountable for his record of working to strip away Wisconsinites' ability to access abortion. More information and registration.

Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
65th Street & National Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Canvass for Roe / Barnes, 1:30 – 3:30pm
Milwaukee Dems Office, 8405 W Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee
Join Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and Alexis McGill Johnson, President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Moms for Mandela, and @emilyinyourphone for a canvass kickoff and to talk with voters ahead of the election. Registration.

Sunday, October 9

Phone Bank to Recruit Canvassers, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Virtual
To succeed in reelecting Governor Evers and sending Mandela Barnes to the US Senate, we need to recruit MANY canvassers between now and election day (November 8). Sign up for recruiting by phone.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Event for Dems, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Virtual
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and many of her fellow entertainers will be featured in a presentation to support Democratic candidates across Wisconsin. Sign up with your donation and enjoy this one-time-only show. Registration.

Monday, October 10

Grass Roots South Shore Meeting, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cudahy Library, 3500 Library Dr., Cudahy
Grass Roots South Shore holds its monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month. For more information call Jim Balk, 414-218-5944.

Tuesday, October 11

Jessica Katzenmeyer Fundraiser, 5:00 – 6:00pm
The Ruby Tap - Milwaukee Wine Bar and Shop, 1341 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa
Join State Senators LaTonya Johnson and Chris Larson at a fundraiser for the election of Jessica Katzenmeyer to State Senator in the 5th District. More information and RSVP.

Deb Andraca Fundraiser Reception, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Mequon Public Market, 6300 W. Mequon Road, Mequon
Join Rep. Deb Andraca at a reception to support her re-election as a member of the Wisconsin Assembly. Levels of Support: $1,000, $500, $250, $100, or another amount. Contributions of any size are greatly appreciated! If you would prefer to send a donation, a check made out to Friends of Deb Andraca may be mailed to Friends of Deb Andraca, 4230 N Oakland Ave., PMB #283, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Drinking Liberally MKE, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Estabrook Beer Garden, 4600 Estabrook Drive, Milwaukee
Drinking Liberally MKE will be outdoors!. It will move to a virtual meeting if (1) The temperature is forecast to be below 50 degrees or (2) Heavy rain is in the forecast. More information.

Chris Larson Fundraiser, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 509 E. Erie St., Milwaukee
Senator Chris Larson will have a fundraiser for his reelection to the Wisconsin Senate. Tickets: Host $1,000, Supporter $500, Activist $250, Suggested donation $50. RSVP.

Thursday, October 13

Barnes / Johnson Senate Debate, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Channel TMJ 4
TV channel TMJ 4 will broadcast a debate between Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes and Republican candidate Ron Johnson, sponsored by Wispolitics.com, 620 WTMJ, and Milwaukee Business Journal.

Saturday, October 15

Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Kinnickinnic Avenue & Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Monday, October 17

MKE Dems Membership Meeting, 6:00 – 7:00pm
TBA
Attend our October General Membership Meeting. Details will be announced soon.