OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - The Latest on Wisconsin Democratic Party convention (all times local):
8:30 p.m.
Democratic candidates for governor are saying they want to turn back policies enacted by Gov. Scott Walker while also pushing for better roads, refinancing student loan debt, higher wages, a cleaner environment and more money for public schools.
Ten candidates for governor spoke at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention Friday night in Oshkosh.
Many of them promised to undo a deal for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group that could result in $4.5 billion in taxpayer subsidies being paid.
State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout says “our priorities are upside down.”
Political activist Mike McCabe fired up the crowd of about 1,500 with his populist message arguing for “a brand new kind of politics.”
Matt Flynn received a smattering of boos during his speech. He’s drawn criticism for his work as an attorney defending the Milwaukee Archdiocese in priest abuse cases.
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7 p.m.
Democratic candidates for governor in Wisconsin are touting their experiences and attacking Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s record in speeches at the Democratic Party convention.
Ten Democrats are running to take on Walker, who is seeking a third term. Each of them is getting five minutes to speak at the convention Friday.
State Superintendent Tony Evers is focusing on his experience having been elected to statewide office three times, the only Democratic candidate who has won statewide. Former state Rep. Kelda Roys focused on school safety, saying gun control measures are needed to make children feel safe.
State fire fighter union leader Mahlon Mitchell used a fire fighter analogy, saying “we need a fighter in the house.”
Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik says a conventional politician can’t beat Walker, while newcomer Josh Pade says he’s going to tour the state to gather ideas from voters.
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6:25 a.m.
Democratic candidates for governor get a chance to differentiate themselves and win over party activists at the state convention Friday.
The 10 candidates are slated to speak at the convention in Oshkosh where an estimated 1,500 party activists and leaders are to gather.
It will be the first time many Democrats will have seen the candidates who are vying for the chance to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker in November.
The candidates are trying to break out ahead of the Aug. 14 primary.
There is no clear front-runner in the crowded field that includes a variety of state and local office holders and political newcomers.
Other speakers at the convention Friday include U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, other members of Congress and attorney general candidate Josh Kaul.
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