What a great Tuesday night we had last week! Judge Janet Protasiewicz received 46% of the statewide vote in a smashing victory for her. She of course did even better in our North Shore communities. In Shorewood and Bayside, she received over 70% of the vote. Glendale and Whitefish Bay awarded her more than 60% and River Hills came in with 54%. Only in Brown Deer did her vote total fall below 50%. But combined with the vote share for her liberal opponent, we can be pleased with the outcome: 67%! In Thiensville, she won 46%, the highest share of the vote. In Grafton, Cedarburg, Port Washington and Mequon she also won the most votes, 38%, 43%, 45% and 45% respectively. You can see all the county-by-county results online at the New York Times. And for a great appraisal of the outcome, you can't do better than to read Ben Wikler's piece on Daily Kos today.
Here's a map showing the winner of each county by color. (Click here for a larger version.) Note that Protasiewicz actually won Ozaukee County, while Dorow came first in Washington and Waukesha. Since the voters did not favor her opponent, it's possible that at least some of them might prefer Protasiewicz in the April election. To get a clearer picture of the split between liberal and conservative candidates in the aggregate, here's a map showing the aggregate vote totals by county. (For a larger map, click here.) That is, if you add the vote totals of Protasiewicz and Mitchell together and compare the result to the sum of Kelly and Dorow's votes, you approximate the vote total of the liberal candidate in the April 4 election. The result is an astonishing winning margin of nearly 8 points.
What the data show is that we can win this WI Supreme Court seat if we work hard to get like-minded people out to vote. Grassroots North Shore is sending out about 3500 postcards this week and next, to be followed up with phone calls. We have flyers to distribute in walkable places like Glendale, Shorewood, White Fish Bay, Fox Point and Bayside. We're working on putting together a smaller handout to give students on campuses in Milwaukee County. And of course we're canvassing like crazy. Go to our volunteer page to sign up to participate. In the events listings below you'll find oodles of opportunities to volunteer to canvass with the Neighborhood Team nearest you. In essence the whole five weeks to Election Day (April 4) is a Get Out the Vote effort. Please pitch in!
And join us on Sunday, March 12, for a chance to meet and hear from Judge Janet Protasiewicz, Jodi Habush Sinykin, and Deb Andraca. We're celebrating Grassroots North Shore's 19th anniversary! The event will be held at the North Shore Presbyterian Church (4048 N Bartlett, Shorewood) from 4 - 6pm. Since it is an indoor event and COVID doesn't seem to be done with us yet, we recommend that people wear masks and we will have some at the door in case you forget yours. RSVP.
Another way to help is to volunteer with the WisDems Voter Protection Team and become a Poll Observer with the Voter Protection Team in the Spring Election. Poll observers are the eyes and ears for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Voter Protection Team inside polling locations across the state. You will be the last line of defense against any problems voters might face in trying to cast their ballot, which makes poll observing the single most important thing you can do (other than casting a ballot yourself) to ensure a strong, healthy democracy. Poll observers will be trained by the Voter Protection Team and supported by our staff throughout the process.
Now that we're focused on the April election, don't forget about the referendums for constitutional amendments that will be on everyone's ballots. Grassroots North Shore has not yet taken a position on either of them, although that may change as we learn more about what's at stake. But you should at least read them — they're quite short — and also the actual legislative language. You can find them on our website.
There is a lot going on in international and national news right now. There's the situation in Ukraine and the situation with TFG in Georgia, in New York, and in DC. And then there's the Dominion defamation suit seeking $1.6 billion in damages. With possible punitive damages on top of that. If you haven't been following the twists and turns in the latest Dominion filing — for a summary judgment no less — have a look at the story at CNN online. One of the best bits is Rupert Murdoch's answer to a question about why Carlson kept giving air time to Mike Lindell — you know, the pillow guy: "It is not red or blue. It's green." In short, lying about the election results was a business decision. So shocking, isn't it. This is what CNN's analyst Oliver Darcy concludes: "at its core, Fox News is not a news network. News networks work hard to deliver the truth to their viewers. These documents reveal that Fox News executives and hosts knew the truth and yet they peddled election lies to the audience."
EVENTS
Wednesday, March 1
Voter Protection Calls to Recruit Poll Observers, 12:00 - 2:00pm
Virtual
Come make calls to get more people involved in the fight for voting rights! We need your help to call Wisconsin voters and get them involved in protecting voting rights to ensure every eligible voter can easily cast their ballot this spring. Training is offered at every event, and there is no need to prepare anything in advance–we’ll provide scripts & resources, so all you need is a computer and a phone. Sign up.
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Gearing up for the Spring Election training, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Zoom
The WisDems organizing team is hosting a Gearing up for the Spring Election training with special guest, Judge Janet Protasiewicz this Wednesday, March 1st at 6pm CST. Following the Primary, we are excited to hit the ground running for the final 37 days of the Spring elections. During this training, we will discuss our plan for Direct Voter Contact in the final weeks, the voters we will be talking to, volunteer recruitment and everything we need to Get Out the Vote. Please sign up for the call ahead of time. We look forward to you joining us!
AAPI Caucus Education Roundtable - MKE Watch Party, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Address upon sign up
Join the Milwaukee Watch Party to view and discuss the AAPI Caucus Education Roundtable with fellow AAPI community members (and enjoy dinner from Curry & Momo)! Panel description: Did you know that WI public schools are not required to include Asian American history in their curriculum? Join the AAPI Caucus and an all-star virtual panel to learn about how you can take action to urge WI lawmakers to #TeachAAPI in our schools. Inclusive education is on the ballot this spring! Sign up.
Latino Coalition Meet & Greet with Judge Janet Protasiewicz, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Emerald City Catering, 3555 South 13th Street, Milwaukee
Come join Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Janet for a Meet & Greet. Judge Protasiewicz has spent more than three decades protecting our rights, upholding the law, and holding people accountable. As a Supreme Court Justice she will end the extreme partisanship on the court, and bring back fairness and common sense. This an event that will be geared to focus Latino issues with Alderwoman Jocasta Zamarripa, State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera and other guests. Sign up.
Thursday, March 2
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Join the Ballot Cure Volunteer Team, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Virtual
The April 4th Spring Election is approaching, and voters will need your help fixing errors on their absentee ballots! Join WisDems for an overview of our cure program and training on how to make cure calls. We'll review why we make these calls, how to use our phone bank resources, and how to use the support materials. If you're interested in joining our spring 2023 ballot cure team, you are REQUIRED to attend this training. Each session is the same and you only need to attend one. Sign up.
Voter Protection Calls to Recruit Poll Observers, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come make calls to get more people involved in the fight for voting rights! We need your help to call Wisconsin voters and get them involved in protecting voting rights to ensure every eligible voter can easily cast their ballot this spring. Training is offered at every event, and there is no need to prepare anything in advance–we’ll provide scripts & resources, so all you need is a computer and a phone. Sign up.
Ozaukee Co. Area Meet & Greet with Judge Janet Protasiewicz, Jodi Habush Sinykin, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Mequon Public Market, 6300 W Mequon Rd, Mequon
Come join Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Janet and State Senate District 8 Candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin for a Ozaukee County Area Meet & Greet in Mequon. Judge Protasiewicz has spent more than three decades protecting our rights, upholding the law, and holding people accountable. As a Supreme Court Justice she will end the extreme partisanship on the court, and bring back fairness and common sense.
Saturday, March 4
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Oakland & Capitol, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has been going strong for 20 years! Come join us. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.
Join the Ballot Cure Volunteer Team, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Virtual
The April 4th Spring Election is approaching, and voters will need your help fixing errors on their absentee ballots! Join WisDems for an overview of our cure program and training on how to make cure calls. We'll review why we make these calls, how to use our phone bank resources, and how to use the support materials. If you're interested in joining our spring 2023 ballot cure team, you are REQUIRED to attend this training. Each session is the same and you only need to attend one. Sign up.
Grassroots Glendale Gets Out the Vote!!, 12:00 - 3:00pm
6563 N Crestwood Dr, Glendale
Join us as we GET OUT THE VOTE in Glendale for the Supreme Court primary and pivotal school board races this Spring. Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this April. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote! Whether you are a first time volunteer or a canvassing pro, we will make sure you have everything you need. We will start the canvassing shift with training and give you all the materials you need to volunteer. The more the merrier - please feel free to bring friends & family members with you to your shift! Sign up
Fox Point Gets out the Vote!, 12:00 - 3:00pm
7632 N Beach Dr, Fox Point
Join us as we GET OUT THE VOTE in Fox Point for Jodi Sinykin and to elect a liberal to the Supreme Court. Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this February and April. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote! Whether you are a first time volunteer or a canvassing pro, we will make sure you have everything you need. We will start the canvassing shift with training and give you all the materials you need to volunteer. The more the merrier - please feel free to bring friends & family members with you to your shift! Sign up.
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 12:00 - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Sunday, March 5
Whitefish Bay Gets Out the Vote in 2 shifts, 9:00am - 3:00pm
4845 N Newhall St, Whitefish Bay
Join us as we GET OUT THE VOTE in Whitefish Bay for Jodi Sinykin and in anticipation for the upcoming Supreme Court race this Spring. Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this February and April. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote! Whether you are a first time volunteer or a canvassing pro, we will make sure you have everything you need. We will start the canvassing shift with training and give you all the materials you need to volunteer. The more the merrier - please feel free to bring friends & family members with you to your shift! Sign up.
Weekend Canvass in Mequon, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Address upon sign up
Join team Mequon to knock doors in Mequon in support of the open Senate District 8 seat and to turn out progressives for the Spring elections! We'll begin with a training on our script and the miniVAN app, and then hit the doors! Note: You will receive the location of the canvass the week of. Sign up.
Jodi Habush Sinykin Fundraiser, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Zoom
Jodi Habush Sinykin plans to win the race for Wisconsin's 8th Senate District, and you can help. Join guest Mandela Barnes at a virtual event. RSVP. $25 suggested minimum donations but any amount will be gratefully accepted.
Monday, March 6
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Voter Protection Calls to Recruit Poll Observers, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come make calls to get more people involved in the fight for voting rights! We need your help to call Wisconsin voters and get them involved in protecting voting rights to ensure every eligible voter can easily cast their ballot this spring. Training is offered at every event, and there is no need to prepare anything in advance–we’ll provide scripts & resources, so all you need is a computer and a phone. Sign up.
Tuesday, March 7
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Wednesday, March 8
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Phone Bank with WisDems!, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a phone bank! We will be calling voters to talk about the importance of voting in the State Supreme Court Race and encouraging voters to make a plan to vote! Sign up.
Saturday, March 11
Whitefish Bay Gets Out the Vote in 2 shifts, 9:00am - 3:00pm
4845 N Newhall St, Whitefish Bay
Join us as we GET OUT THE VOTE in Whitefish Bay for Jodi Sinykin and in anticipation for the upcoming Supreme Court race this Spring. Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this February and April. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote! Whether you are a first time volunteer or a canvassing pro, we will make sure you have everything you need. We will start the canvassing shift with training and give you all the materials you need to volunteer. The more the merrier - please feel free to bring friends & family members with you to your shift! Sign up.
Grassroots Glendale Gets Out the Vote!!, 12:00 - 3:00pm
6563 N Crestwood Dr, Glendale
Join us as we GET OUT THE VOTE in Glendale for the Supreme Court primary and pivotal school board races this Spring. Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this April. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote! Whether you are a first time volunteer or a canvassing pro, we will make sure you have everything you need. We will start the canvassing shift with training and give you all the materials you need to volunteer. The more the merrier - please feel free to bring friends & family members with you to your shift! Sign up
Fox Point Gets out the Vote!, 12:00 - 3:00pm
7632 N Beach Dr, Fox Point
Join us as we GET OUT THE VOTE in Fox Point for Jodi Sinykin and to elect a liberal to the Supreme Court. Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this February and April. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote! Whether you are a first time volunteer or a canvassing pro, we will make sure you have everything you need. We will start the canvassing shift with training and give you all the materials you need to volunteer. The more the merrier - please feel free to bring friends & family members with you to your shift! Sign up.
Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
43rd St & Forest Home, Milwaukee
Join with Stand for Peace, now in its 21 year of action. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.
Sunday, March 12
Rescue Lady Justice, 4:00 - 6:00pm
North Shore Presbyterian Church, 4048 N. Bartlett, Shorewood
The next big Grassroots North Shore event aims to RESCUE LADY JUSTICE. Speakers include our fantastic candidate for state Senate District 8, Jodi Habush Sinykin, and our equally fantastic 23rd Assembly District representative, Deb Andraca. And the newly nominated candidate for the WI Supreme Court, Janet Protaseiwicz! You don't want to miss a chance to meet our next Supreme Court justice. So sign up!
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