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| Wisconsin Democrats reach absurdity not seen since fleeing from a foul, vicious white rabbit (at left) of Monty Python fame in 1975. White rabbit and other scary foes forced King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to run away. |
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Madison, Wisconsin— Wisconsin's Democrat establishment left no doubt how they feel about American Muslims at the July Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Oak Creek, hosted by the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance.
Run away!
In my entire life in Wisconsin, I have not witnessed a more cowardly and vile act of bigotry from Wisconsin Democrats.
The vile is so bad, it's laughable.
This is a battle cry exclaimed with an absurd urgency rivaling Monty Python's King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table shouted as they fled a vicious white rabbit and anybody else perceived to be scary.
Run away!
In my entire life in Wisconsin, I have not witnessed a more cowardly and vile act of bigotry from Wisconsin Democrats.
The vile is so bad, it's laughable.
This is a battle cry exclaimed with an absurd urgency rivaling Monty Python's King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table shouted as they fled a vicious white rabbit and anybody else perceived to be scary.
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriquez led the retreat, with David Crowley, (Milwaukee County Executive), in tow, as both at the last moment rebuffed appearance in the Forum.
Crowley, who never garnered more than low single digits in statewide polls, resigned a few days after the event, and declared he has decided it's time for other candidates to rally around Rodriquez now that Crowley's campaign was rejected by voters, (WisPolitics).
"All the candidates should be looking really hard as far as what do they want to see as an outcome," Crowley intoned, (WisPolitics).
Reported the Muslim Civic Alliance, (WMCA) on the forum and its fleeing guests:
[Forum is] a chance for candidates to speak directly to a community of over 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims who have too often been an afterthought in state politics. While six candidates were scheduled to attend, two candidates cancelled shortly before the forum after receiving the list of 13 questions they would face. ...Media Coverage Light
Among our questions was a simple yes-or-no: Do you agree with the overwhelming consensus among genocide experts that the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza constitute a genocide?" ...
The questions asked were meant to measure the candidates’ moral clarity as they seek to lead this state: on the atrocities and genocide in Gaza and whether or not they selectively seek to restrict First Amendment rights through Wisconsin’s IHRA and anti-BDS [Boycott-Divest-Sanction Israel] laws.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Molly Beck first reported on the Democrat snub of Wisconsin Muslims on July 9.
John Nichols followed with a first-rate piece on July 12 in the Madison daily, The Capital Times, defending Wisconsin's estimated 70,000 Muslims, and heavily criticizing Wisconsin Democrats.
Writes Nichols:
So, it was quite reasonable to presume that all of the Democratic contenders for governor of Wisconsin would be enthusiastic about showing up for the July 1 candidate forum organized by the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance and Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation. But it didn’t work out that way. ...Genocide Is Forbidden Topic Among Wisconsin Democrats
A pair of Democratic contenders pulled out of last week’s forum after learning they would be asked about Israel's assault on Gaza and other controversial topics. Organizers of the forum complained, 'Two campaigns withdrew, rather than respond to our forum questions.' Those candidates were Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. Crowley has since suspended his candidacy and endorsed Rodriguez, who remains very much in the running.
Why did Rodriguez and Crowley skip the forum? The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that they opted out 'after learning they would be asked about Israel's actions in Gaza and other controversial topics.' At issue were 'lightning round' questions that asked for yes/no responses to inquiries about, among other things, whether candidates thought the Israeli military assault on Gaza — which has cost the lives of more that 70,000 Palestinian men, women and children — was 'a genocide.'
Anti-Muslim sentiment is a defining feature of the Wisconsin Democrat establishment funded with heavy Zionist money and unhinged Zionist mouthpieces such as Ann Jacobs.
Wisconsin Democrats parade their fear and hatred of Wisconsin's 70,000 Muslims, owing in part to this heavy Zionist blood money to the Democrats.
Still, in response, many Democrat politicos have gone silent, seeing who speaks up, though Democrat candidates being Democrat candidates still believe there is not a political price to be paid by their silence in this time of moral crisis with a madman in the White House funding israel with ungodly sums of money.
An educated guess who wins the Democratic Party nomination for Governor on August 11 sees State Rep Francesca Hong (D-Madison) running away with the Primary victory, or winning a close battle over Mandela Barnes, with Sara Rodriquez who has not moved the needle, to this bringing up the rear.
For campaign updates, see Bill McCoshen on X.
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The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) July 2, 2026 press release on the Wisconsin Democrat snub is republished below:
FRANKLIN, WI — On July 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) hosted a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the Oak Creek Performing Arts Center, a chance for candidates to speak directly to a community of over 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims who have too often been an afterthought in state politics. While six candidates were scheduled to attend, two candidates cancelled shortly before the forum after receiving the list of 13 questions they would face.
In the spirit of transparency and fairness, we shared the discussion topics earlier in the week and, on the day of the forum, provided every participating candidate with the complete list of questions. This ensured each candidate had an equal opportunity to prepare thoughtful, substantive responses. The forum featured six in-depth questions and seven lightning-round questions (yes or no), covering issues ranging from IHRA and Gaza and independent redistricting. Despite this level of transparency, two candidates chose to withdraw. We were deeply disappointed that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley withdrew just hours before the forum, while Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez withdrew after the forum had already begun.
Among our questions was a simple yes-or-no: Do you agree with the overwhelming consensus among genocide experts that the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza constitute a genocide?
This question came directly from the Wisconsin Muslim community. The results of many listening sessions with our community are unambiguous: Wisconsin Muslims are not a monolith on most issues; we hold a wide range of views on economic policy, education, criminal justice, and more. But on this issue, our community speaks with a single voice. What is happening in Gaza is a genocide, and our community expects its elected leaders to say so plainly. WMCA exists to serve as the vehicle to ensure our community gets answers and accountability on core issues. The questions asked were meant to measure the candidates’ moral clarity as they seek to lead this state: on the atrocities and genocide in Gaza and whether or not they selectively seek to restrict First Amendment rights through Wisconsin’s IHRA and anti-BDS laws.
Two campaigns withdrew, rather than respond to our forum questions. On the lightning-round issues, our community has not asked for round-about responses, but clear positions. However, we generously offered two minutes at the end of the lightning round questions for candidates to make any clarifications.
Some campaigns have since offered private meetings in place of the public forum. Private meetings are not a substitute for public forums. Our community deserves the dignity and respect of having the questions that matter to us answered to gain our votes, in public and on the record. We cannot always have a curated version delivered behind closed doors to a select audience. Nonetheless, WMCA is still open to engage in dialogue with the two candidates who did not attend and hear their perspective as we continue to advocate on behalf of the community.
Time and time again, we have witnessed attempts to silence the Muslim community. Silencing our community or evading discourse about issues like the genocide has serious impacts and is the backbone of the Trump Administration’s fight to suppress, detain, and deport our community members, building precedents for broad-based suppression. This is relevant for the state as a major Wisconsin leader, Salah Sarsour, is still fighting deportation proceedings as retaliation for his free speech against the atrocities in Palestine.
Wisconsin Muslims have been an integral part of the state for generations and have demonstrated themselves as a powerful voting bloc. We are organized, engaged, and deeply connected to allied communities. We are proud members of coalitions that span racial, ethnic, and faith communities across the state. Several questions came directly from coalitions that WMCA are part of, from independent redistricting, to 287(g) agreements and even data center accountability.
The Wisconsin Muslim community will always ask direct questions because that is who we are and have always been. We will always stand up for justice because that is what our faith demands of us.
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