Kolste enroute to victory in 44th
JANESVILLE--With 22 of 24 precincts reporting, Democrat Deb Kolste was well on her way to defeating Rep. Joe Knilans in the 44th Assembly District.
With 92 percent of the precincts in for the district, which includes nearly all of Janesville, Kolste had 15,348 votes. Knilans, the Republican incumbent first elected in 2010, had 9,431 votes.
Kolste attributed her victory on Tuesday to her message on workers’ rights, fairness for the middle class, preserving the state's education system and ensuring some form of health care for everyone.
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Nov 7, 2012 at 1:08 p.m.
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"...how does health care remain high quality?"
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The really scary part, AnneS, is that we'll need to rely on negative self-serving people like you to provide that level of service!
Nov 7, 2012 at 10:46 a.m.
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My apologies if I sounded meanspirited. I do believe in giving the best care that I can to all my patients, and I do volunteer. I just don't believe that "Big" government knows best about how to deliver high quality care. I just am concerned about who is going to pay for all the freebies, and when the money runs out how does health care remain high quality?
Nov 7, 2012 at 10:40 a.m.
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Congratulations, Deb. It's nice to see the superior candidate actually win in this city.
Nov 7, 2012 at 10:09 a.m.
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Wow! Blowing constituents off from your brothers basement command center has consequences? Who'd a thunk. :D I'm glad neither Sheridan or Knilans are representing my neighbors! Do the same to Kolste if she doesn't work out! To bad we can't keep the door swinging on a larger scale. Holding representatives responsible for their actions and leaving them in fear for their jobs could create that cooperation to do the will of the people that current partisanship lacks.
Nov 7, 2012 at 8:59 a.m.
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From reading her ideas and intentions, she seems like just another loony.
Nov 7, 2012 at 8:32 a.m.
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Congratulations Deb!! I voted for Knilans two years ago and ended up sorry that I did. IMOP he didn't think for himself or act in the best interests of the majority of his constituents. Actions (or inactions as the case may be) have consequences and now the time has come to pay the piper.
Nov 7, 2012 at 8:24 a.m.
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AnneS~ Deb Kolste helps out at HealthNet here in Janesville. Her husband, Dr Rex Kolste is the reason HealthNet is available. HealthNet has NEVER given away "dirty needles." HealthNet is a non-profit organization that provides FREE healthcare and helps patients get much needed medications. I volunteer at HealthNet when I can. AnneS, why don't you come volunteer at HealthNet? We need all the volunteer nurses that can help.
Congratulations Deb!
Nov 7, 2012 at 7:50 a.m.
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Yes missmary, unlike Joe, she will represent all of us.
Nov 7, 2012 at 7:33 a.m.
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No, redhawk, not ALL OF US. Please don't include ALL OF US in your generalizations. Thanks.
Nov 7, 2012 at 7:32 a.m.
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Way to go Deb. Now someone can show leadersgip and do what is right as i jbow you can. Anne you are a disgrace maybe you know something about a back alley with the way you talk and if you are a nurse I pray my family don't have the negative experience of you caring for them. Anne sounds like Wislady now. Joe Buh-bye!! BTW OBAMA 4 more years
Nov 7, 2012 at 7:08 a.m.
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TPaine....and her email. Joe couldn't even send a form email response. My advice to Joe is stand up for yourself instead of being a freshman lackey.
Nov 7, 2012 at 6:40 a.m.
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Congratulations Deb! You are fine, decent, smart lady, always there to assist anyone in need, without giving away the farm. Joe is also a smart, decent, individual, and deserves our thanks. AnnS should try sitting down in front of a mirror and practice being nice.
Nov 7, 2012 at 6:32 a.m.
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Congratulations Deb! A much deserved win to a quality candidate.
Nov 7, 2012 at 5:39 a.m.
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Congratulations Deb, great race, we finally have Janesville represented again.
Nov 7, 2012 at 5:27 a.m.
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now, IF she is smart someone will answer the phone when you call her office... voicemail is not a good model if you want to keep your seat!!
Nov 7, 2012 at 4:12 a.m.
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Is anne a sore LOSER? The election wasn't close. Joe did things people of moderate intelligence wouldn't do. HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVED!
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:33 a.m.
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Kolste said "some form of health care for everyone"? Like maybe back alley, dirty needles for all...I'm so impressed....I am a nurse, and I now feel NO HOPE AT ALL!!!
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:29 a.m.
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Congratulations Deb! I know you will represent ALL of us in the 44th District.
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:21 a.m.
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Congratulations Deb! Joe was a Walker hack...the people of Janesville saw through it...and dumped him. Good move, Janesville....you'll be better served!
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:20 a.m.
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hmmm Health insurance for all you think she is talking about obummerCare gee I am so looking forward to the next 4 years. God please help us all!!!!!
Nov 7, 2012 at 1 a.m.
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No show Joe lost it did he? Couldn't have happened to a more deserving fellow.
Nov 7, 2012 at 12:51 a.m.
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And, I will miss your leadership and integrity Joe. Now there is NO HOPE LEFT AT ALL!!!!
Nov 7, 2012 at 12:45 a.m.
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Joe Knilans is a decent,honest man who served us well. Thank you, Joe. I wish you well.
Nov 7, 2012 at 12:32 a.m.
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I wonder what job Scooter will find for his loyal water boy.
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