38 letter writers sound off on Wisconsin's race for governor
Wisconsin State Journal readers have sent in many letters to the editor about the race for governor. You can join the conversations by sending your own letter to wsjopinion@madison.com.
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I want to strongly agree with the Thursday's letter to the editor "Hong, socialism are wrong for Wisconsin."
Very few Wisconsinites can remember the post-World War II Red Scare, but it deserves special attention in our state history because its key figure, U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy, was from Wisconsin. McCarthy infamously smeared the reputations of hundreds of Americans in the 1950s, charging them -- without evidence -- of being communists.
Republicans are spending millions in support of Francesca Hong's bid to win the Aug. 11 Democratic primary for governor.
A good measure of a leader is not only who they are personally, but how they handle their daily professional work, and how they perform under pressure.
I'm continually frustrated when primary candidates drop out of a race before the primary election because "polls show a clear leader" and political party leadership calls for "unifying around" their candidate of choice.
I have known Kelda Roys for two decades. She is a strong, optimistic, intelligent and articulate person with an unwavering belief in her ability to make a positive impact on the people of our state. As a mother of three and a stepmother to two, she is also a remarkable multitasker. While some may perceive her as ambitious, I believe that ambition is a positive quality that drives her to achieve.
Wisconsin cannot afford to make a mistake in the governor’s race this fall. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, is an election denier and lapdog for President Donald Trump. He can't be trusted as a candidate for this office.
In the Aug. 3 Wisconsin State Journal article "Hong now in ‘driver’s seat,’" Marquette Law School Poll director Charles Franklin argued that "the biggest challenge may be getting undecided voters to the polls at all." Franklin said, "Folks that are still undecided at this point ... are probably not your best bet for people that are ready to march to the polls to vote for somebody."
After viewing the Wisconsin governor debate, I was most drawn to state Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, with her adroit, pragmatic yet eloquent response. I also appreciated Joel Brennan's pragmatic approach. Both have many years of experience in state government, and I would be happy with either choice.
A well-trained dog should be able to beat U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, for governor. Any candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump shouldn’t come close to governing our state.
I hope the people of Wisconsin are paying attention. The primary election is coming soon, and I'm gravely concerned about a candidate for governor, state Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison.
I’m voting for Joel Brennan for Wisconsin governor because he has the skills, experience and temperament to be an effective chief executive.
Wisconsin Democrats aspire to what is commonly called a trifecta in November: the election of a Democratic governor and Democratic majorities in the Assembly and the Senate. Crucial races can be won, but only if the Democrats pull together for the best-qualified candidates.
I am 85 and already cast my ballot in the Democratic gubernatorial primary for state Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison.
I waited, and after the recent Democratic debate, I surprised myself. After nearly 30 years as a political consultant to Wisconsin's largest cities, I found myself being pulled to the two candidates who are polling last.
I just watched the Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor face off at the debate at Marquette University in Milwaukee, and here's my take.
I spent the Fourth of July this year in New York City. I went there to see firsthand the Tall Ship Parade on the East River, and it was great.
After attending the forum in Sauk Prairie with gubernatorial candidates Kelda Roys, Francesca Hong and Joel Brennan, I felt that Roys had the most experience to take on the governorship of Wisconsin.
In a state that once had Republican Bob LaFollette as governor and socialist mayors in Milwaukee, it is pretty surprising to see the negative coverage that state Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, is getting in her bid for governor.
I am throwing my full support behind Francesca Hong for governor of Wisconsin.
A clear majority of state voters are concerned about data centers eating up lots of land, cooling with lots of water and increasing electricity use exponentially using fossil fuels. The Legislature has not been able to agree on terms that would control these outcomes.
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, is running for governor on the same Republican talking points about waste, corruption and fraud.
With everything falling apart in this country, it's depressing that people still cannot see that we need major changes to help out the lower and middle classes.
Gov. Tony Evers’ recent lame-duck gift to the Republicans is his decision to submarine the Democratic primary for governor. Evers endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley after Crowley crawled back into the race.
Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s fundraisers with two influencers who are antisemitic were despicable.
Until Saturday, Wisconsin voters were fortunate to have an open, spirited primary election race among Democratic candidates for governor.
Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsement of gubernatorial candidate David Crowley is very good news. I believe that Crowley is indisputably the best qualified and most experienced candidate, with a thorough understanding of the issues, the right platform and a workable strategy for accomplishing his goals.
I've always been a strong supporter of Gov. Tony Evers. But I was outraged to learn he was endorsing one candidate for governor, given all the others running in the upcoming race.
Wisconsin Democrats need to nominate someone who can do more than excite one part of the party. We need a candidate who can withstand the Republican attack machine, bring Democrats to the polls, reassure independents and compete in communities across the state.
I drove to a large old car show June 9 in Iola.
Like all Wisconsin Democrats, I desperately want to elect another Democrat to succeed Tony Evers as governor. To accomplish that goal, Democrats must select a candidate in the August 11 primary who can appeal to independents and other non-Democrat voters in the general election in November.
The Democratic Party is now controlled by the Democratic Socialists of America. But as with other socialist and communist organizations, the DSA only includes “democratic” in its official name to deceive people of its true intentions.
I was upset by the July 2 story "Guest shot on stream rankles," about Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong raising more than $57,000 while appearing on a livestream with left-wing commentator Hasan Piker, whom critics call antisemitic. This money-grubbing appearance with a true pariah reinforces that Hong lacks the experience, skill and judgment to be governor of Wisconsin.
We all know that this year's midterm elections matter in terms of protecting our democracy. Please encourage every single person to register to vote.
State Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, a democratic socialist, has tried to cast herself as an "outsider" candidate for Wisconsin governor.
The State Journal reported June 16 that Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez led the straw poll for governor at the state's Democratic Convention.
It's understandable.
Who should we support for Wisconsin governor this November?
