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Mom. @MadDanWrites wife. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter, politics and investigations. Sicilian-Irish. Blackbelt. Pulitzer finalist. MSpicuzza @gannett .com

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Mary Spicuzza
8 months
This is the hardest story I've ever done. I'd be honored if you took the time to read it. My cousin was killed by a car bomb in Milwaukee. A mob boss was the top suspect. Now, I’m looking for answers. via @journalsentinel
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Mary Spicuzza
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Milwaukee resident Robert Bland, 65, said, “Republicans are going to do everything they can to suppress the vote, every chance they get. But rain or shine, we’re going to vote.”
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.⁦ @JoeBiden ⁩ gets cheers from supporters in Wauwatosa. Chants of “Let’s go, Joe!” erupt in the crowd.
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4 years
The MKE County Clerk also says that the recount is behind schedule, in part because observers have been disruptive. He also says that some Trump campaign observers have been objecting to every ballot.
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. @JoeBiden gained 257 votes in the Milwaukee County recount, compared to an additional 125 for President Trump.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Milwaukee County presidential recount wraps up with ⁦ @JoeBiden ⁩ adding 132 votes to his margin over ⁦⁦ @realDonaldTrump ⁩ via ⁦⁦ @AlisonDirr
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
This is false. There was no “dump” of votes in Wisconsin. Officials in Milwaukee County had repeatedly said they would be counting absentee ballots for hours. Many of us at the @journalsentinel - including @AlisonDirr & @MegJonesJS - stayed up all night watching the process.
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Donald J. Trump
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Look at this in Wisconsin! A day AFTER the election, Biden receives a dump of 143,379 votes at 3:42AM, when they learned he was losing badly. This is unbelievable!
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.⁦ @WisDOJ ⁩ confirms that the Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake is Rusten Sheskey & says Blake “admitted that he had a knife in his possession.”
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
BREAKING: As expected, President Trump has filed a lawsuit at the Wisconsin Supreme Court over Nov. 3 election. The election results were certified Monday.
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An attorney for @JoeBiden campaign says that the Trump campaign objecting to thousands of ballots cast by “indefinitely confined” voters is an attempt disenfranchise primarily elderly & ill voters. The Trump campaign attorney says voting absentee is a “privilege.”
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Earlier today, Trump campaign observers objected to every absentee ballot envelope from Ward 5 in the City of Milwaukee & every ballot cast in Ward 1. Both are predominantly African American wards on the city's northwest side.
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Milwaukee County Elections Director Julietta Henry says some observers are objecting to EVERY absentee ballot that is folded. (Absentee ballots are all folded, so that would be every absentee ballot.)
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Mary Spicuzza
2 years
In response to Speaker Robin Vos floating a possible amendment to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban that would require police reports for victims to prove their pregnancies resulted from rape or incest, state Rep. @RobynVining released the following statement: "No."
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
It appears some Wisconsin voters aren't wasting any time returning their absentee ballots. These are from Madison voters.
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Madison WI Clerk
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Signed, sealed, and delivered. We are receiving absentee ballots back in the mail from @CityofMadison voters. #MadisonVotes2020
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When I asked her about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, @VP Kamala Harris said, "As a former courtroom prosecutor, I can tell you that the focus should be on the facts and the evidence in the case, and I'm not going to comment on either."
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Waukesha update; Milwaukee County District Attorney says the state’s bail recommendation was “inappropriately low” in Darrell Brooks’ ongoing criminal case.
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Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson gives reporters an update on the recount in Milwaukee. So far only three ballots have been invalidated. President Trump lost the state by more than 20,000 votes.
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The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies confirm that members of their group were killed in the Waukesha parade tragedy.
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Claire Woodall-Vogg from the City of Milwaukee says a Trump campaign observer is objecting to the way the ballots are being placed in stacks. She says workers were following the stacking instructions.
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4 years
Wisconsin’s Democratic Assembly leader urges President Trump not to come to Kenosha.
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Gordon Hintz
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There is nothing Presidential about shamelessly exploiting a tragic, complicated, and exhausting week in a community and state that need time to heal. Bringing divisiveness and dog whistles to Kenosha won’t make the country great again. Please don’t.
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BREAKING: Of the outstanding @cityofmilwaukee votes, 38,674 went to @Tony4WI while 7,181 went to @ScottWalker . That should mean a win for Evers.
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Mary Spicuzza
2 years
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, calls on Sen. Ron Johnson to resign.
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Mandela Barnes
2 years
Ron Johnson tried to overturn our election and destroy our democratic process. I'm calling on him to resign.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
"Tonight's once-in-a-lifetime Princess Bride reunion changes the odds on who wins Wisconsin," @benwikler says. "This is by a mile the biggest grassroots fundraiser that we have ever had."
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
'Inconceivable!': More than 100,000 tune into 'A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion' fundraiser for Wisconsin Democrats via @journalsentinel
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
When I told my 6-year-old that I would be covering today’s Wisconsin Election Day, she said, “Please be careful, Mama! Please wear your mask!” That seems like wise advice to me. #COVID19
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Claire Woodall-Vogg, the City of Milwaukee’s chief elections official, says that Trump campaign observers have objected to every single envelope for Ward 5 and every single ballot in Ward 1 in the City of Milwaukee.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Earlier today, Tim Posnanski, a Milwaukee County election commissioner, questioned Trump campaign attorneys about the flurry of objections from Trump recount observers. “I want to know what is going on and why there continues to be obstruction," he said.
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Mary Spicuzza
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More than 66,000 people are watching The Princess Bride virtual reunion. @benwikler says this is the event “changes the odds on who wins Wisconsin,” adding this is the biggest fundraiser WisDems has had.
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Mary Spicuzza
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"Six-foot distance and wearing masks are pagan rituals of satanic worshipers," said parent Heidi Anderson. "My kids are Christian they are not subject to wearing masks."
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Elmbrook Schools decide to return to in-person learning 5-days a week
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Mary Spicuzza
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New York Attorney General Opens Investigation of Trump Projects
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
That's Claire Woodall-Vogg, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, heading out with a police escort to turn in the City of Milwaukee's absentee ballot information.
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Alison Dirr
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She had gone from tabulator to tabulator and then headed out.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Some Wisconsinites are quickly updating their yard signs in the wake of yesterday’s big news.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Neil Albrecht says that a Trump campaign observer was moving from table to table at the Milwaukee County recount objecting to all City of Milwaukee ballots that were cast. Elections officials are asking for answers from Trump campaign attorneys.
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Mary Spicuzza
6 years
Mounting legal threats surround Trump as nearly every organization he has led is under investigation
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Thank you for following my updates from Day 2 of the recount in Milwaukee County. I am heading home to spend time with my family. Please follow @AlisonDirr for the rest of tonight’s MKE recount updates.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Another clerk says that they have received an objection about an absentee ballot cast by a hospitalized voter. A number of Wisconsinites hospitalized with COVID-19 cast absentee ballots this year as the state has faced a spike in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
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Mary Spicuzza
6 years
. @BarackObama says politicians now shamelessly lie and "make stuff up." "That's what your governor is doing with these ads," he says.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
A look at recount HQ in Milwaukee County.
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Mary Spicuzza
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As Republicans descend on Milwaukee for the GOP debate, there will be no shortage of ⁦ @JoeBiden ⁩ billboards around town - including some “Dark Brandon” ones near the debate site.
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Mary Spicuzza
3 years
You’re pretty, Wisconsin.🍁
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Mary Spicuzza
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Protesters are gathering outside of the Trump campaign’s Agenda 47 event on the east side of Milwaukee.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
BREAKING: A record number of 950 Wisconsinites are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, including 240 ICU patients.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
The board has voted 2-1 to reject the Trump campaign attorney call to stop the count. They are instead bringing up representing representatives from each municipality to confirm that they understand how to handle objections.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Asked for his reaction to the Trump campaign seeking a recount in Milwaukee & Dane counties, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barett ( @MayorofMKE ) says: "A failed candidate, a failed campaign, and soon to be a failed recount effort."
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Mary Spicuzza
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Tanya Atkinson. President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: "When Roe vs. Wade was struck down this morning, we had patients in our waiting rooms. We had friends, families, neighbors, people who had driven for hours and hours in some cases."
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Mary Spicuzza
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A representative from Cudahy says that at least one Trump observer has objected to large numbers of ballots because poll workers were placing them in too many piles.
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Mary Spicuzza
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The City of Milwaukee says 386 ballots in unopened envelopes have been found from a south side ward.
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Mary Spicuzza
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A 21-year -old man from Plover, Wisconsin, was arrested today by FBI agents and is facing charges of illegally entering the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, the U.S. Attorney's office says. The man, Conlin Weyer, appeared in U.S. District Court in Madison today.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Wisconsin billionaire Diane Hendricks listed as 'everyday American' speaker at the Republican National Convention She has a net worth of $21 billion & is the 92nd richest person in the world. via @journalsentinel
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Walworth County, Wisconsin, seems to have a growing number of @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris yard signs.
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Mary Spicuzza
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The Town Hall with @POTUS has wrapped up. @JoeBiden stayed behind to talk with the audience.
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Mary Spicuzza
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BREAKING: Wisconsin @GovEvers issues an order suspending in-person voting for Tuesday's election.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Day 2 of the recount is underway in Milwaukee County.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Today’s recount wristband in Milwaukee.
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Mary Spicuzza
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The ⁦ @cityofmilwaukee ⁩ is unveiling its new ⁦ @Brewers ⁩ banner at City Hall. #ThisIsMyCrew #OurCrewOurOctober
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Mary Spicuzza
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Asked about complaints about the poop emoji wristbands given out to recount observers in Milwaukee, County Clerk George Christenson said, “I always thought it was chocolate ice cream, personally.”
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Mary Spicuzza
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Republican powerhouse taken down: Chris Jones falls to Clinton Jenkins in newly redrawn district
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Mary Spicuzza
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Wisconsin is currently experiencing a surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations that is overwhelming hospitals in some parts of the state. A 530-bed field hospital is opening on the State Fair Park grounds next week.
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Josh Lederman
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“It is disappearing,” Trump says of COVID in remarks from the Blue Room Balcony, five days after being discharged from the hospital
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Mary Spicuzza
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Wisconsin @GovEvers issues another statewide mask mandate - this one until March 20th.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Election officials remove ONE ballot at random from the Village of Bayside. That comes after a unanimous vote by Milwaukee commissioners to reject ONE envelope because it did not have an address.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Trump campaign attorneys are calling for the count to stop at four City of Milwaukee tables (Tables 99-102) because they say their observers cannot view the recount well enough at those tables.
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Mary Spicuzza
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The Trump campaign says that this is a sign that some poll workers are over stepping by asking observers why they are objecting to ballots.
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Mary Spicuzza
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but now is a great time for my fellow Wisconsin reporters to stay hydrated, get sleep when you can, pay bills due before Election Day (or try autopay), buy hand warmers & stock up on healthy snacks. And maybe stockpile beer, wine & chocolate.
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Mary Spicuzza
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We are still hearing from a number of Wisconsinites who haven’t gotten their absentee ballots yet. Please call, email or DM me if you are interested in sharing your experience.
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Mary Spicuzza
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When I asked about criticism that Milwaukee wasn't "fancy enough" to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention, @LtGovMandelaBarnes said, "We have a bronze Fonz. And as they say, the Cream City always rises to the top."
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Mary Spicuzza
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Chants of “Shame!” erupt as Republicans clear the Senate gallery.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Wallace Shawn makes his appearance as Vizzini, also known as Sicilian, as viewers reach about 98,000. #PrincessBrideReunion #PrincessBride
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Mary Spicuzza
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The Brown Deer clerk says an observer told her that she would be objecting to “all folded ballots.” Trump campaign attorneys say maybe she just couldn’t see the ballots that were folded - but say the campaign will not argue all absentee ballots that are folded are invalid.
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Mary Spicuzza
3 years
Is anybody else seeing fireworks on their computer screen when they Google "Milwaukee @Bucks ," or is that just me? #FearTheDeer
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Just to clarify: When observers object to a ballots or envelopes, that does NOT mean those ballots or envelopes will NOT be counted. That simply means observers want workers to set those ballots or envelopes aside - they will be reviewed & discussed by MKE election officials.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Wisconsin Elections Commission head says: Unofficially, Wisconsin’s voters cast 3,296,374 votes cast for president, the most ever in Wisconsin, breaking the record of 3,071,434 in 2012. That's 72.6% voter turnout statewide.
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. @bucks fans so savage. #FearTheDeer
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Mary Spicuzza
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BREAKING: The City of Milwaukee is delivering for @JoeBiden big time. Vote tallies being announced now.
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Mary Spicuzza
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Kenosha is seriously a beautiful place.
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Milwaukee police say they will escort the Milwaukee Elections Commission head from central count to the courthouse to deliver the city's absentee ballot count information to Milwaukee County.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Listening to my 7 year old daughter tell her class on Zoom about how she learned to master the monkey bars on the playground by not giving up is the inspiration I needed today.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
Even by Wisconsin standards, this is crazy. (And I'm old enough to have covered the Act 10 protests, the 2011 state Supreme Court race, the 2012 @ScottWalker recall, the state senate recalls, and the 2016 presidential election.)
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Mary Spicuzza
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The board just voted 2-1 to allow a vote to be counted that was received by the Village of Greendale in an envelope without a hand-written date. Officials say the date stamp indicates the absentee ballot was received a month before the election.
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Mary Spicuzza
2 years
There’s no place like Wisconsin in the summertime.
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Mary Spicuzza
3 years
Nice to see people out buying the ⁦ @journalsentinel ⁩.
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Mary Spicuzza
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The Trump campaign says four tables with Oak Creek workers are counting too quickly for their observers to be able to observe properly.
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Mary Spicuzza
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. @JonErpenbach : The first thing @ScottWalker did when he came in the door is create chaos. The last thing he's doing is creating chaos.
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Mary Spicuzza
4 years
If you are at home staring at your computer while repeatedly hitting refresh on the Wisconsin election results, you are not alone.
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