Donald Trump will not attend campaign event in Elkhorn following lewd comments
WARNING: This story contains graphic language.Donald Trump's October Surprise is so explicit, shocking, offensive and vile that even he felt the need to apologize -- if only half-heartedly.But that step -- unprecedented for a candidate loathe to ever admit a mistake -- may not be enough to rescue a campaign that is now in a full-fledged crisis.Trump's candidacy has revealed a long history of demeaning and shaming women.
"A lot going on:" Wisconsin politics kick into high gear with visits from Donald Trump, Bill Clinton
MILWAUKEE/WALWORTH COUNTY -- Saturday, October 8th, marks one month away from Election Day, and by all accounts of what's happening here, Wisconsin is very much in play in this election.
Donald Trump to join Wisconsin Republicans at "1st Congressional District Republican Party of Wisconsin Fall Fest"
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday, October 8th will join Wisconsin Republicans for the "1st Congressional District Republican Party of Wisconsin Fall Fest" at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.Other Republicans taking part in the event include: House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator Ron Johnson, Governor Scott Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel, Treasurer Matt Adamcyzk, and Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brad Courtney.This event will take place at the Walworth County Fairgrounds at 411 East Court Street (Highway 11) in Elkhorn.The gates open to the public at 11:00 a.m. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m.Tickets are required for this event.
With polling showing a 60-point margin, Paul Ryan, Paul Nehlen campaign on eve of primary
RACINE/JANESVILLE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan and his primary challenger Paul Nehlen made the rounds Monday, August 8th on the final full day of campaigning before the primary election Tuesday.
Paul Ryan makes final push in advance of Tuesday primary
RACINE — House Speaker Paul Ryan is making a final push across his southeast Wisconsin congressional district in advance of a primary where he faces a challenge from a Republican who had been praised by Donald Trump.Ryan's upstart opponent Paul Nehlen is riding a burst of publicity thanks to compliments from Trump last week.
Sources: Donald Trump expected to endorse Paul Ryan at Green Bay rally
GREEN BAY -- Two sources are telling John Roberts of FOX News that Donald Trump is expected to endorse Paul Ryan at his campaign rally in Green Bay on Friday evening, August 5th.
"Sad day in America:" Republican Wisconsin Assembly speaker calls out Donald Trump
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he is embarrassed about Donald Trump being the GOP presidential nominee, calling it a "sad day in America."But he tells The Associated Press that he's not rescinding his support for Trump because he says Democrat Hillary Clinton would be worse.Vos wrote a column Friday in advance of a Trump rally in Green Bay.
Trump, Pence and Kaine: Democratic, Republican presidential candidates heading to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin becomes a huge focal point on Friday, August 5th.
Congressman Paul Ryan faces primary challenge on August 9th, and he'll do so without Trump's support
MILWAUKEE -- The divide remains between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan.
GOP: Mike Pence backs Paul Ryan, breaking with Donald Trump
Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence is breaking with the Republican nominee by endorsing House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary fight.Pence said in a phone interview with Fox News Channel that he's pleased to endorse Ryan.The move comes a day after Trump said in an interview that he's "just not quite there yet" when it comes to backing Ryan, who has at times been critical of Trump's most controversial comments.Pence says that he spoke with Trump Wednesday morning about his "support for Paul Ryan and our longtime friendship."He says Trump, "strongly encouraged me to endorse Paul Ryan in next Tuesday's primary.
"We want to win:" House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator Ron Johnson campaign at Racine County Fair
RACINE -- U.S. Senator Ron Johnson will run against Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold in the Senate race this fall, just 100 days away.
House Speaker Paul Ryan won't be joining Mike Pence at Wisconsin rally
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan won't be joining Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence at a Wisconsin rally.Pence is slated to campaign Wednesday night in Ryan's home state.
"We have to work together:" In Milwaukee, House Speaker Paul Ryan talks policy -- and Trump
MILWAUKEE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday, July 26th was back in his home state -- and fielded questions about his congressional agenda for the coming months.While everyone else wants to talk about Donald Trump on the heels of the Republican National Convention, Ryan said Tuesday he wants to pivot the conversation back to policy."You're going to ask me all these Trump questions, I see them coming," Ryan said.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson speak on second night of RNC
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Two people from Wisconsin spoke in Cleveland on Tuesday night, July 19th -- the second day of the Republican National Convention -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson and House Speaker Paul Ryan.
Gov. Scott Walker gears up for primetime address at Republican National Convention
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson and House Speaker Paul Ryan will speak Tuesday night, July 19th at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Speaker Paul Ryan's first campaign ad hits on terrorism fears
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan's first campaign ad hits on terrorism fears and is being released the same day he's set to speak at the Republican National Convention.Ryan talks directly to the camera in the ad released Tuesday, saying "Americans are right to be worried about ISIS plotting more attacks." He refers to recent attacks in Orlando and San Bernardino that were carried out by people who were apparently self-radicalized in support of the terrorist group.Ryan says in the ad that he's passed legislation to "stop radical Islamic terrorists from entering the U.S." and he's also working with national security experts to prevent future attacks.Ryan does not mention his longshot Republican primary challenger Paul Nehlen in the spot.
House Speaker Paul Ryan outraises longshot opponent, Paul Nehlen, 10-to-1
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan has outraised his longshot primary challenger 10-to-one in the past three months.Paul Nehlen, a political newcomer who hopes to unseat the highest-ranking Republican in the country, reports raising almost $490,000 in the second quarter of the year and has $146,000 on hand.In comparison, Ryan's campaign reports raising nearly $5.5 million in the second quarter of the year and has $9.75 million cash on hand.The fundraising reports were due Friday to the Federal Elections Commission, but Nehlen's campaign says in a Sunday news release he wasn't able to upload the report by the midnight deadline due to technical difficulties.Nehlen's campaign called his fundraising "pretty darned impressive for a first-time candidate running against the most powerful man in the U.S. Congress."
Feingold says Pence selection is "pretty extreme;" Ryan applauds Republican V.P. choice
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic Senate candidate Russ Feingold says the selection of Indiana Gov.
Donald Trump selects Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as running mate
MILWAUKEE -- Indiana Governor Mike Pence will be Donald Trump's running mate.
House Speaker Paul Ryan reacts to Clinton email probe: "Hillary Clinton...thinks she's above the law"
MILWAUKEE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan is asking intelligence officials to block Hillary Clinton's access to classified information for the rest of the campaign.