Monroe County Republican Party

06/02/2026

This meme is a civics lesson more Democrats desperately need to learn.

America is not a pure democracy. It is a constitutional republic. That difference matters, and it matters a lot.

In a pure democracy, 51 percent can vote to crush the other 49 percent. If the mob has the numbers, the mob gets its way. Rights become negotiable. Freedom becomes a popularity contest. The loudest crowd wins.

That is not the American system.

Our system is built around a Constitution, divided powers, checks and balances, equal representation for states in the Senate, an Electoral College, courts, due process, and rights government is not supposed to touch just because a temporary majority demands it.

That is the point.

When Democrats constantly say “our democracy,” listen carefully.

What they usually mean is not constitutional government.

What they usually mean is a system where big cities, blue states, permanent bureaucrats, activist judges, corporate media, and Washington insiders get to run the country, while everyone else is expected to sit down, shut up, and obey.

That is not liberty.

That is not self-government.

That is tyranny with better branding.

The Founders understood something modern leftists either forgot or never learned.

Power is dangerous, even when it comes wrapped in the language of “the people.”

That is why America was designed to protect individual rights, state authority, private property, religious liberty, free speech, and political minorities from the passions of the mob.

So when they say “our democracy,” they are giving away the whole ballgame.

They are not defending the Constitution. They are complaining that the Constitution keeps getting in their way.

They do not want a republic where power is limited. They want a national popularity contest where the biggest population centers dictate terms to everyone else.

That is exactly why the Constitution matters.

America is not supposed to be ruled by mobs, media narratives, or blue-state machines. It is supposed to be governed by laws, rights, and limits.

And yes, it is important to know the difference.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Please join me in celebrating June Dairy Month.

As chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, I am fortunate to get a firsthand look at the impact dairy farms have on our state. After all, there is a reason why we are known as America’s Dairyland.

The dairy industry contributes $52.8 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy and employs about 121,000 local workers.

Just as impressive, Wisconsin ranks as the top state in the country for cheese production, generating 3.64 billion pounds per year. We are also responsible for almost 15 percent of our nation’s milk.

Knowing the importance of the dairy sector to Wisconsin, my Joint Finance Committee colleagues and I included funding in the most recent state budget to continue the Dairy Innovation Hub program.

This initiative allows Wisconsin to remain at the forefront of the industry by focusing on dairy research, education and outreach.

One of the ways you can personally recognize June Dairy Month is by attending a Breakfast on the Farm in your community. These gatherings provide a great opportunity to meet and support your local farmers. And you get to enjoy a delicious meal as well.

You can find the dates and locations of all the Breakfast on the Farm events at www.wisconsindairy.org

Happy June Dairy Month.

06/01/2026

Josh Kaul’s broken promises have taken our DOJ backwards. Not only is he taking longer to test less at our crime labs but he’s also taking YEARS to respond to public records requests. That’s not public safety and it’s not transparency. It’s failure.

It’s time for a change in leadership at our DOJ.

06/01/2026

Celebrating the miraculous Founding of America!!!

The founding of the United States stands as one of history’s most astonishing stories—an improbable triumph shaped by courage, conviction, and what many of the Founders themselves believed to be the unmistakable hand of God’s divine intervention. In 1776, thirteen scattered colonies, lacking wealth, formal armies, or global influence, dared to challenge the most dominant empire on earth. By every earthly measure, the American Revolution should have failed. Yet the cause of liberty prevailed, carried by leaders who risked everything and a people who believed freedom was worth any sacrifice.

When the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, its signers knew they were placing their lives, families, and fortunes in mortal danger. To the British Crown, they were not visionaries—they were traitors. The penalty for treason was death. Still, these men stepped forward, declaring boldly that human rights come not from kings or parliaments, but from “Nature’s God.” Their signatures were more than ink on parchment; they were acts of profound faith. John Hancock signed large enough for King George to read it without spectacles. Benjamin Franklin famously warned, “We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.” They understood the stakes, yet pressed on.

The war that followed revealed moment after moment that Americans of the time saw as providential. George Washington’s survival alone defied explanation. He rode through gunfire so intense that bullets tore through his coat and horses were shot from beneath him, yet he remained unharmed. Enemies and allies alike believed he was protected for a purpose. The miraculous fog that descended over Brooklyn in 1776—shielding Washington’s trapped army and allowing a full evacuation across the East River—became one of the Revolution’s most famous “acts of God.” Without it, the war might have ended before it truly began.

Time and again, the Continental Army endured impossible odds: brutal winters, lack of supplies, disease, and hunger. At Valley Forge, Washington prayed for his men, and the army emerged not broken but strengthened. Foreign aid arrived at the exact moments it was needed. Volunteer soldiers appeared when enlistments expired. Victories came when defeat seemed certain. Even the final triumph at Yorktown required a rare alignment of weather, timing, and French naval support—conditions Washington could not command but which arrived precisely when needed.

By 1783, the unthinkable had happened. A nation founded on liberty, faith, and self‑government had defeated the greatest military power of the age. The Founders believed this victory was not theirs alone. They saw it as evidence that the cause of freedom had been blessed and guided by a higher power.

The birth of the United States was not merely a political event; it was a testament to courage under fire, unity in adversity, and faith that God’s providence can shape the destiny of nations. Two hundred fifty years later, the story still inspires—reminding us that freedom is fragile, costly, and always worth defending.

God Blessed America!!!

05/31/2026

For 250 years, the United States has stood as a testament to the power of liberty and the courage of a people determined to govern themselves. From the bold declaration in 1776 to the countless sacrifices made across generations, our nation’s story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering hope. Each era brought new challenges, yet Americans met them with grit and a belief in something greater than themselves. As we celebrate this historic milestone, we honor the patriots who built this nation and recommit ourselves to preserving the freedom that has guided us for two and a half centuries.

God Bless America!!!

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

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05/21/2026

05/21/2026

The application period for the Agriculture Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) is now open! ARIP offers funding to improve local roads that provide access to agricultural lands and facilities used to produce agricultural goods throughout Wisconsin.

Local governments must submit applications by June 29. For additional details, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation ARIP website:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/highway/arip.aspx