DEMOCRATIC PARTY
OF POLK COUNTY WISCONSIN
PATRIOTIC, PROGRESSIVE, & PROUD!
The Polk County Democratic Party is an inclusive, membership-based organization promoting Democratic and progressive principles. We recruit, support and elect candidates who share those principles. We act as a resource to educate all citizens on the important issues of the day.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WORK OF POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Polk County Board meetings are on YouTube!
Did you know that meetings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors -- and even some committee meetings -- are viewable on YouTube? The videos may not be as riveting as your favorite cat video, but what happens in these meetings affects you, your family, and your...
Weekly news from your DPW chair.
FIGHT on the Issues: Keeping Our Kids Safe In just the past week, we’ve seen three high schools -- Oshkosh West, Waukesha North and Waukesha South -- go under lockdown due to threats of violence and possession of weapons on school property. Our kids and students...
Weekly news from your DPW chair.
Dear fellow Wisconsin Democrats, 2019 can feel like a month takes place every week. We should expect 2020 to feel like a month's news and events get packed into every day. Which is why it's all the more important to take the time to celebrate what we're grateful for,...
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
The St Croix Democrats have invited the Polk County Democrats to join them for their annual Christmas party. Come hear Sen. Patty and other local officials and candidates. Hang out with your Dem friends. Do your Christmas shopping at the silent auction. (Time TBA.)
Pick up the paperwork to run for local office in the February primary and April general election during December. Consult your local municipal, county, or school district clerk for particulars.
This is the primary for both the April election for local offices AND for the May special election for 7th CD seat.
This is the election for county board supervisors; city, village, and town officials; school boards; multi-jurisdictional municipal judge (Amery, Clayton, town and village of Clear Lake, Turtle Lake only); and the non-binding presidential primary.
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The editorial boards of the Washington Post, The Chicago Sun Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and other respected newspapers also support impeachment of President Trump.
USA TODAY's Editorial Board: Impeach President Trump
www.postcrescent.com
The president's transgressions and stonewalling are so egregious that the House needs to defend the nation's system of checks and balances: Our viewTrump mocks teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after she wins Time Person of the Year
Trump mocks teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after she wins Time Person of the Year
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"So ridiculous," Trump tweeted. "Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill!"The Hidden Crisis in Rural America
The Hidden Crisis in Rural America
www.theatlantic.com
Most nonmetropolitan counties don’t have mental-health professionals, resulting in a “revolving door” to jail.It’s a sad time when each day brings more blatant, ever increasing lies by Republican politicians and the administration, coupled with the disinformation that comes out of Fox News. Truth matters.
Opinion | Why the Republican commitment to lying will outlast Trump
www.washingtonpost.com
Even if Trump loses in 2020, the system that requires dishonesty will remain in place.Find Your Elected Officials
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