Yuri plans to be in contact with the Janesville City Coucil, which Joe Knilans has not done, and work with them to help Janesville.

Yada - Those are from over a year and a half ago. Anything more recent?

http://www.assemblyrepublicanwatch.com/p...

"Joe Knilans' Residency Issues Are Not Over"

Best not to forget this info. about Joe...Many other candidates that are more qualified than him.(also contains "verified complaint" below..interesting reading)

http://www.wclo.com/podcasts/dan-conry-s...

The future does not belong to those who are content with today, apathetic toward common problems and their fellow man alike, timid and fearful in the face of new ideas and bold projects. Rather it will belong to those who can blend vision, reason and courage in a personal commitment to the ideals and great enterprises of American Society. Robert Kennedy

Support the Janesville Project-
Ten Year-$15 billion federally/private funded (GM, ABC Supply, etc.) top priority program to convert the GM plant into a National Clearinghouse for Alternative Energy Research, Development & Production

We spent $4 billion to creat the first atomic bomb...now we will spend $15 billion to create the first non-fossil fuel propel vehicle that doesn't add to the electric grid; as well as thousands of other alternative energy divices.

Fat jokes? Way to stay classy, Janesville!

You have all missed the important thing. I want to see their tax filings for the last 10 yrs. Have to be sure they don't have anything in Swiss Bank accounts, off-shore, etc. Just asking!

"A medical college in downtown Janesville"?! Are we tripping? Next it will be the Goodrich Blimp ("Hey wait - Goodrich doesn't have a blimp"...nor will Janesville have a medical college, downtown or otherwise!).

Come on - the candidates who are current council members can't even come up with a sidewalk plan without help (and that ain't rocket surgery, with or without medical college), nor can they keep a downtown-critical parking ramp in serviceable condition without having it closed to to dangerous conditions and forced into emergency repairs in the (apparently un-)foreseeable future! And let's not forget the two-sheeter ice rink, children's museum, tunnel-under-Milwaukee St, or the absurdly placed I-39/90 pedestrian overpass pipedreams!

Heck - at least one of them wasn't even capable of keeping an eye on his own finances well enough to maintain his (or her, to be fair) mortgage...and now he (or she) wants to manage taxpayer money! Well, it's always easier to manage someone else's hard-earned (TAX) dollars - isn't it? Accordingly, how about a little background investigation of candidates by this "news" paper - not just interview and press release regurgitation!

I got a chuckle out of that as well Oblamer.

I think it is because you called him Yurin Trashcan.

I wrote Yuri lol and you take it off WHY. He is a joke!

http://www.wkow.com/Global/story.asp?S=1...

That is correct callit. It never was, never has been, and never will be JEA's money. They can spin it any way they like but it is not theirs. If that money was made on anybody's back it was the tax payers.

"Second, please jv93 lets not piss and moan about spoending the fund 10 balance until we understand how Janesville established a 20-30 million dollar yearly SURPLUS, its simply on the backs of the JEA and their self-funded insurance." - FARFD

So the surplus is a $20-$30 million "yearly SURPLUS"?

If I'm not mistaken that has taken years to build the fund.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

Now to a couple of issues I have here. First off does Joe even live here? I know that he "rented" a room in his brothers basement to establish residence, but is that still his "home"?

Second, please jv93 lets not piss and moan about spoending the fund 10 balance until we understand how Janesville established a 20-30 million dollar yearly SURPLUS, its simply on the backs of the JEA and their self-funded insurance. So to suggest that money shouldnt be spent, is silly at best.
I find the comments on here as in any thread on these blogs predictable. Why the need to trash people to try to score political points on an anonymous blog? Cas in point:"Yuri Rashkin's business went BANKRUPT because he wasn't business minded enough to run it properly.Yuri Rashkin's business went BANKRUPT because he wasn't business minded enough to run it properly."" Now that comes from an anonymous conservative wack job named "earnednotgiven" , please explain what "business minded" means would you? Please dont spout off about facts, when you are twisting them and attacking with STUPID means nothing rhetorical shots like that. I get so tired of these dumb blanket statements as if you know ANYTHING about what happened t Mr Rashkins business, and his personal life to spout off on an ANONYMOUS blog is quite courageous there skippy. At least Yuri has the courage to put himself out there knowing idiots will do what you just tried to do.
I have met Yuri and Mr Murray, I havent seen much of Mr Knilans around the district, I have tried to contact him on several occasions and have recieved just form letters back, similar to Loudenbeck and Wynn. As a person I like Yuri, the couple times I have met him he has been very forthcoming and pleasing to speak to. Both times I have spoken with him were NON-political and on a personal level, very nice man. I also have had the opportunity to meet Mr Murray, he is the typical politician. I was with a group of teachhers at a local establishment and he was there also. He came over and said , "Hey Im Kevin Murray, do you know who I am?" Not very appealing, I think he has been a FANTASTIC school board member, probably the best since I have lived here, but he comes off as a stiff politician to me, not to be trusted(similar to Knilans).
After the crap Joe Knilans pulled with the JEA trying to get some PR and get the teachers to open their contracts ,as if theyd fall for it, I have NO respect for him. He will not get my vote this time. He strikes me as a weasel, and I am not even sure of his residence.
I was quite pe od with Yuri on the Ice Arena support when the schools were struggling and budgets were failing. So this vote will be hard for me, but if I go with my gut, I may be supporting Deb. Still have much research to do.

I would say Knilans chances of re-election are slim to none. He won against one of the most corrupt people in this city, and wont have that going for him this time. Get an apartment Joe.

jv93 excellent comment, agree or disagree to act as if we know everything about a person and want to drag them through the mud to make some murky political argument to do so is wrong, and I applaud you, a conservative for recognizing that those types of things are out of bounds, agree or disagree with him policy wise. Thanks for a shred of sanity.

joe, has done nothing, but vote party lines, and come up with lame excuses, on his voting records. he has had his chance, and its time for joe, to hit the highway.

I have to agree with Janesvillean about his business going under and add one point. I may not agree with Rashkin on a single policy or perspective but I kind of feel his personal life is out of bounds. We do not know the exact circumstances of what went on, nor is it any of our business so to attack him with it is a low blow and I won't go there.

Walker was responsible for his bankruptcy?!?! Big stretch there MKIA (Mister Know It All).

I suppose he hired the hitman too?

Well, since we know that Yuri had his own business, we know that he can't be anti-business. It was in the housing industry, and statistics show that employment in that sector plummeted by more than 50% due to the credit crash. Finally, job loss and divorce are two of the leading causes of bankruptcy. These are in fact utterly ordinary things to happen in an economy battered by poor policy choices under Bush and Walker, so if anything, Yuri understands more than most politicians exactly what the problems and needs are, especially in a city like Janesville.
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Yuri has shown that in his standing up for the victims of these policy choices -- workers who need legal protections, women who need the power to make their own health care choices, the working poor who simply need access to health care, and the entire community which depends on a strong, vital education system.
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Yuri has made it his business to speak up for others, many times for people who have no voice in our system. Yuri is clearly the choice for Janesville and has shown his commitment to our community many times over.

NoLeftist
They guy cheated on his wife? That alone should put him on the tops of a Democrat primary!
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I don't know about that NoLeft. It didn't seem to help Newt Gingrich much.

Hey Lemke, lets not leave out good ole "Spend Fund 10 Murray." This is a guy who wanted to use the school district's cash reserves they use to pay bills throughout the year in order to shore up a long term recurring deficit. This trick would have left the district strapped to the point where they would have had to borrow money in order to fund regular operations. Kinda reminiscent of Diamond Jim Doyle. I don't see how there's a single Dem candidate who even understands finance on a basic level.

@wiscokid......I have to agree with you. United Alloy is a joke. They do all they can to "look" like they are a wonderful employer, but their work force is like a revolving door. The president is all about herself and just looking good. Would never recommend anyone work there. No wonder they can't find employees!

They guy cheated on his wife? That alone should put him on the tops of a Democrat primary!

Anyone but Liebert or Rashkin! Both of these guys have had financial troubles in the past and now they want to make decisions with the state's money? (Rashkin filed bankruptcy and I also believe his house was foreclosed as a result from that. Liebert has been to small claims court a couple of times for not paying his bills.) I don't understand how either one of these guys made it as far as they did in politics. But I sure do notice a lot of Raskin and Libert yard signs in front of houses that are in extremely poor condition and also those that house those with criminal records.

Name one business that has come to Janesville because of Joe Knilans....name one person who is better off today because of Joe Knilans (other than Joe Knilans)

Was the title of this article the headline of the paper or are editorial pieces now on the front page of the Janesville Gazette? Until I saw the same thing on the printed copy I thought a political pop up ad had gotten very creative. Not an impartial editoral staff decision in my opinion.

"One area of possible confusion is Janesville, where four candidates are vying for the chance to represent the Democrats in the 44th Assembly District race. Campaign signs have sprouted all over town.

With all those signs, some voters in northeastern Janesville might think they're in the 44th, when actually they're in the 31st, Wulf said.

City of Janesville wards 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, and 29 are in the 31st Assembly District.

There is no primary in the 31st in any party."
found it.

Question- does all of Janesville vote in this primary?

happymomma: Nice Simpsons reference:)

I actually went to the forum at the Senior Center and I have to be honest, Sam Liebert seemed to be the only one who knew what he was talking about. Kevin Murray stumbled through most of his answers and just didn't seem to have a coherent thought. Yuri seemed too rehearsed and this "Rashkin Reset" idea seems more like a gimmick to me. Deb Kolste did alright but she didn't seem like she was really fighting for it. Sam Liebert surprised me when he was actually citing provisions in laws and such. He said "um" alot at the beginning but he stopped(mostly) by the end of it. I have to say that I think I will be voting for Sam Liebert on the 14th.

As I recall, Y. Rashkin was in favor of building sidewalks all over; and whose ideas was it to add $10. to our auto license renewal fee if we live in Janesville? That seems to be swept under the rug. Better look at track records. At least Knilans looks out for the citizens of Janesville.

Never in all my years of Wisconsin politics have I seen such well qualified candidates! No matter what your politics are you should recognize that these primary candidates; Debbie, Kevin, Yuri & Sam (random ordered not my selection)are some of the best people in Janesville who have proved their dedication and devotion. What a difficult, but great choice Democrats get to make rhis primary; choose wisely...blood

Joe's got my vote!

They picked a bad example. United Alloy has a revolving door of letting people go instead of incentive raises to stay. A lot of talented welders have been through United Alloy and working elsewhere now. Pro union democrats should be aware of a company that does not reespect it's employees will loose them.

jvlhousewife-Please elaborate on your comment "Yuri understands what needs to be done to represent the city of Janesville." What are the skill sets he brings?

Unless of course you think we need a medical college downtown and to export blue corn chips to Moscow.

Joe Knilans has never represented me and my family, he has to go. Yuri Rashkin has my vote because he is the best candidate. Yuri understands what needs to be done to represent the city of Janesville.

Both of the former City Council members have cast their lot with the extreme left wing of the Dem Party. Now they own it and it will likely be telling in the upcoming primary. Both introduced heavy partisian politics into local government and it was not well accepted. Maybe Janesville's image will continue to be what we seen during the recall, the picture in the Gazette of the red-eyed woman screaming through a megaphone at the Governor, the blue fist t-shirts and wannabe politicians embarassing Janesville by making a spectacle of themselves at protest rallies (still going on as late as last Sunday). But if the minority party (and they will be for some time) want to assist in the process of helping Janesville and Wisconsin move forward, it's doubtful the majority will be listening to the shrill.

All four candidates in some way want to take action against Act 10 (collective bargaining). This issue spurred the Walker recall. By the time the recall election was held Act 10 was already working and has now been approved by the people through their votes. This is not a winning issue. (Full Disclosure: I am not voting in this particular primary.)
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happymommy: Fox news is a 24/7 operation. What time is "jingo gobbling' on?/s

BILL!!!!

any body but RASHKIN

The dems said they promised a new approach? What new approach? Promising public sector unions gifts in exchange for votes? Wisconsin has spoken and it screams no thanks.

"Remember Knilans helped write and pass a bill so the school teachers could reopen there contract and the union told them to pound sand."

I agree.....and look where the Janesville Schools are today, still in denial.

"Wisconsin values" were already voted on(twice).....Governor Walker.

Rashkin's got my vote, I think. But that's just because I'm not a Jingo gobbling Fox news addicted praise Jeebus gun toting hypocrite.

"Specifically, Rashkin said he would work to locate a medical college in downtown Janesville, open new markets in his homeland of Russia..."

Really, a medical college? New markets in Russia? What are we going t export, overpriced and duplicated medical services? 2007 Suburbans? Bad piano CD's?

Yuri, come back when you actually have something tangible to bring to the table.

I'm thankful there's a good pool of candidates for once, it will be a more difficult decision as to whom vote for in the primary than in the general election.

They STILL don't get it..... :-(

Joe's got my vote again. "ointment to get rid of our Rashkin once and for all" - thanks, flick, I'll be laughing all day.

So the D's want to bring business and jobs here so they can tax the heck out of them? I bet business are just lining up for that plan. Remember Knilans helped write and pass a bill so the school teachers could reopen there contract and the union told them to pound sand.

Knilans all the way.

I'm voting for Rashkin. He's the only one who actually has a plan. He won't rubber stamp the Walker agenda like Joe. Knilans has voted against women, the middle class and schools. He didn't even have the guts to come to the defense of Janesville teachers when the cowards from Milwaukee put those flyers in people's mailboxes.
I like Kevin, but he just doesn't understand how important these recent attacks on women are. Deb gets it, but doesn't have the right experience. Sam voted for the wheel tax without taking into consideration the impact it would have on people right now.
Yuri has guts and will do right by people. He's the only councilman who has ever come to my house to discuss a problem I was having with the city.

Knilans did what had to be done. It takes courage to step out and make a decision that you could get flak for. I for one think we need more politicians that have guts enough to step up make difficult decisions that involve short term struggle in order to make our economy more healthy and vibrant in the long term.

Rashkin and Lambert are both jokes. Neither of them have a thought of their own unless they have Democrat Steeber telling them their every move. Both of them jumped on the letter wagon and supported Cullen and the LAZY 14 when the cried and left their jobs. They got paid for not representing us! What will Rashkin or Lambert do then, well maybe the same thing that Cullen did and he even left the Democratic Party because they left him and his ego out in the cold. Joe Knilans has done his job, so why are they trashing him? Because the Janesville City Council hasn't done ANYTHING WORTH ANYTHING since these two clowns were elected. Honestly Lambert trashing people from his City Council Seat is a low for the City. You can't trust either of them at all.

Knilans is who represents me. Several of his views I disagreed, whereas several views I am right in line with. The later being the majority. So far, Rashkin, Liebert, Murray, and Kolster have said nothing that has convinced me that voting against Knilans would be the right thing to do.

All I can say is every person running for assembly stopped by my door, asking for support and if they could place their sign in front yard, has won the election. Mike Sheridan, Joe Knilans.

Kevin Murry stopped in while 100 degrees outside and ask to place his sign.
Senator Cullen also stopped by last election, but didn't ask about a sign.

I really don't see how any of the democratic candidates are going to win with collective bargaining as their main issue. It simply does not resonate with voters. I think by now people are beginning to see that the system we had before was unsustainable and something had to change in a big way. I think a vote for any of the D's is just simply a return to past policies that have failed miserably.

Here we go again. When will Janesville wake up from the stupor and realize that the idealistic approach of the liberal left will only further bankrupt our community and state. Hows all that United Auto Worker union philosophy working for you. I am saddened every time I drive by that hulking plant that stands empty. Was a great back drop for Obama's only visit to our home town wasn't it. So, keep your heads in the sand and elect one of these puppets of the union movement that has long served it purpose and see how that works.

Go Joe! Knilans has done a fine job so far and he gets my vote again.

What we need is less government in our lives.Schools boards & local goverment should not rely on the state & federal goverment. This is part of the reason this country is in as bad as shape that it is in.