2006 Endorsements

Senator Russ Feingold Endorses Penny Bernard Schaber for the State Assembly  

September 27, 2006                                                                                                   

MIDDLETON---United States Senator Russ Feingold today endorsed Penny Bernard Schaber for the Legislature’s 57th Assembly District. Feingold cited Bernard Schaber’s steadfast position on campaign finance reform and her extensive background as a leading conservationist in the Fox Valley as key factors in his decision to back the first-time candidate.

“Penny Bernard Schaber will be a fresh and independent voice in the legislature,” Feingold (D-WI) said. “What’s going on in Madison is just plain wrong. Penny has the courage to stand up to the special interests currently running amuck in Madison.”

Bernard Schaber’s opponent, Representative Steve Wieckert (R-Appleton), voted against allowing a major reform measure, Senate Bill 1, to even get a debate before the State Assembly, effectively killing the bill and derailing one of the legislature’s most comprehensive reform efforts.

Feingold also highlighted Bernard Schaber’s strong commitment to protect the environment.

“I believe it is unfair to continue polluting our environment and expect our children to pick up the tab for cleaning up after our mess,” Feingold said. “Penny will fight to protect our most precious resource.”

Despite knowing how difficult it is to defeat a 10-year incumbent, Bernard Schaber has knocked on more than 13,000 doors. She has talked to neighbors about clean government, environmental protection and investing in schools.

“I’m proud to accept Senator Feingold’s endorsement,” said Bernard Schaber. “Senator Feingold is a strong and independent voice for us, and I hope to be the same kind of fighter in the legislature.

Individuals

 Watch this list grow as more people pledge their support for Penny. To be listed contact Dale Schaber at 739-6041 or at dschaber@athenet.net.

Ann Ahrens, David Allen, John and Bonita Anderla, Jeff Barthen, Jeanette Bayer, Mike Brandel, Cheryl Broullire, Nancy Brown-Koeller, Larry Cain, Margaret Carroll, Nancy Lee Carter, Don and Diane Christison, Karen Cleary, Marilyn Conradt, Dennis and Laura Coppage, Jon Corelis, Clay and Sandra Court, Terry and Marsha Dawson, Miriam Douglass, Dorothy Dreher, Sharon Duerkop, Marcia Engen, Chris and Marty Finkler, Ken Flood, Nancy Graham, Charlie and Kathy Groat, Bill and Nancy Guilbeault, Leslie Gunter, Gary Haren, John Harris, Laura Heller, Mary Hoglund, Dan Jansen, Jennifer Jensen, Steve Kagen, Linda L. Kennedy, James Klein, Rich Krieg, Dottie LeClair, Jon and Bonnie McCluskey, Bill McDonald, Thomas and Bonita McMillian, Marshall and Michele Missner, Dan Mitchell, Barb Mittlestadt, Dave Muench, George and Diane Mund, Mark Nelson, Richard Novitske, Kay and Ron Odegaard, Bill and Mary Olson, James Parker, Mary Jo Pauly, Marvia and Bill Perreault, Joy Perry, Bob and Judy Petersen, Tom and Medith and Lydia Phillips, Brad and Eileen Rence, Monica Rico, Joan and Chuck Ross, Richard and Alice Sampson, Dale Schaber, Charles and Betty Seidl, Tom and Caryl Sykes, Thomas and Andrea Tatlock, William Trarbach, Wanda Van De Hey, Donna Van Grinsven, Peter and Tim and Mary Watson, Ron Worth, Maryann Wrycza

Organizations

  • Clean Wisconsin
  • Fox Valley Sierra Group (Northeastern Wisconsin)
  • John Muir Chapter of Sierra Club in Wisconsin
  • OurWisconsin, Our State. Our Future. Our Wisconsin
  • Planned Parenthood
  • UAW Wisconsin Fox River Valley Community Action Council
  • Wisconsin Education Association Council
  • Wisconsin Education Association Council-Fox Valley
  • Wisconsin Laborers' District Council
  • Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
  • Wisconsin Social Workers, PAC
  • Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
  • Women's Choice