This is an updated version of a diary I posted a few days ago. Last two times I focused on this I got a few contributions to the Wisconsin effort. Let's see if I can get some more. If I get the chance I will also try to focus more on Michigan and Ohio since I think the fights there are just as important as the Wisconsin one, but the Wisconsin fight is just further along. However, for now we have a shot at REALLY kicking ass in Wisconsin and I want to see us seize the opportunity enthusiastically and emerge from the fight stronger than ever. This is a real chance for union Democrats, liberal Democrats and progressive Democrats (all overlapping categories that too often get divided and conquered by the Republicans) to pull together and pull off some real wins over the right-wing extremism of the Teabagger Republicans.
Now is the CRITICAL time for pro-union progressives to retake Wisconsin and stand up to the right wing extremist anti-working class agenda. I have created an Act Blue Page that focuses on the State Senate and Assembly seats we need to take to stop the teabaggers from further hurting our unions and our nation.
I recommend donations in $14 increments in honor of the 14 Democratic State Senators who tried everything to stand up to Walker's attack on unions. Details with videos below.
From my Retaking Wisconsin/Go Wisconsin Unions Act Blue Site:
Jessica King
WI-SD-18
Jessica King is one of the best candidates we have in Wisconsin. She is running against recalled Republican Randy Hopper in the 18th district. In their last race Hopper won by less than 200 votes. This time he is very likely to lose. Jessica King is intelligent and very capable and will make an excellent State Senator. This is our best shot this year.
Jennifer Shilling
WI-SD-32
Assemblywoman Jennifer Shilling is challenging recalled Republican Kapanke for the 32nd State Senate district. Jennifer is a strong candidate with a very good shot at winning.
Shelly Moore
WI-SD-10
Shelly Moore is challenging Recalled Republican Sheila Harsdorf for the 10th State Senate district. As a teacher Shelly Moore has been dedicated to the local community for years now and she is now standing up to right wing Republican attacks on education and teachers. She is NOT a career politician but a community member who wants to stand up for her community:
Fred Clark
WI-SD-14
Assemblyman Fred Clark is challenging recalled Republican Olson for the 14th State Senate district. I am hearing LOTS of positive comments from Fred Clark's constituents and neighbors and he seems both an excellent representative AND an excellent person.
And the latest addition:
Sandy Pasch for WI-SD-8:
Assemblywoman Sandy Pasch is running against recalled Republican Alberta Darling for the 8th State Senate seat. Although this is the newest challenge, it is already being called the most hotly contested of the recall races. Which for me means it is one of the most important.
Sandy Pasch already has an outstanding public service career in the Assembly including these honors and awards:
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters – 2010 Conservation Champion
Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians – 2010 Friend of Family Physicians
Equality Wisconsin – 2009 Equal Rights Champion
Wisconsin Dietetic Association – 2010 Leadership in Nutrition Awareness Award
Wisconsin Nurses Association’s 2010 Service to the WNA Award
Wisconsin Public Health Association – 2010 Legislator of the Year
2010 NASW Wisconsin Public Service Award
She will make an excellent State Senator.
To donate to these and other good candidates and organizations, please visit my Go Wisconsin Union Act Blue Site. It's time to fight back and we can't wait. Again, I recommend donating $14 to at least one, preferably all, of these candidates. If Daily Kos comes out strong for each of these candidates, we can win.