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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lack of money ends Cullen’s run in recall By Tyler Nickerson The Daily Cardinal
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Associated Students of Madison elected Andrew Bulovsky to be vice chair Wednesday. Bulovsky won in a 13-12 vote against Rep. Olivia Wick-Bander.
ASM elects Bulovsky to vice chair position By Cheyenne Langkamp The Daily Cardinal
The Associated Students of Madison Student Council elected Andrew Bulovsky to its vice chair position in its first meeting of the semester Wednesday. Bulovsky, who ran against Rep. Olivia Wick-Bander, was elected in a 13-12 vote. Bulovsky said as vice chair he plans to work toward a “united front” within student council and promote collaboration among ASM committees work-
ing on similar campaigns. “Our grass roots committees are some of the most important work that’s done and I plan to support every single one,” Bulovsky said. Rep. Cale Plamann said he supports Bulovsky because he has proved his willingness to reach compromise amidst disagreement. “I’ve seen Andrew work with people,” Plamann said. “I’ve seen Andrew come to a compromise and work with people he’s disagreed with towards a
general set of goals.” Council also appointed Former ASM Vice Chair Beth Huang to chair the Shared Governance Committee. Huang, who was removed from her position as vice chair in September after the Student Judiciary ruled she had not submitted required service hours on time, said as committee chair she would work to ensure members on the committee are fully trained.
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Local officials warned bar owners in a letter released Wednesday that they could face repercussions for discriminatory entrance policies, representing the city’s most decisive stance on the issue. Public outcry first arose late last summer when several downtown bars—notably Logan’s, Wando’s and Johnny O’s—instituted a policy requiring patrons to present either a state driver’s license or passport to enter. Although the bars designed the policies to combat an uptick in violence, critics said the I.D. requirements discriminated against minorities. Statistically, African American
and Latinos in Wisconsin are far less likely than whites to have a driver’s license. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said he is currently unaware of any establishments still using the more restrictive policies, noting that Wando’s, Johnny O’s and Logan’s “long ago abandoned them.” The letter, released by Mayor Paul Soglin’s office and bearing the signature of city alcohol policy coordinator Mark Woulf, said such policies violated both state statutes and city ordinances. “We strongly suggest considering the ramifications some admittance policies may carry,” the letter said. “Maintaining a safe environment and preventing discrimination are not compet-
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Mayor criticizes bars’ entrance policies By Alison Bauter
State Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, announced Wednesday he will not be running for governor in the potential recall election of Gov. Scott Walker, as he previously indicated he would. “I have concluded that I cannot raise the $1 to 2 million necessary to deliver my message against three possible primary opponents that are far better known than I am, have access to financial resources above what I can raise and have better statewide name recognition at this time,” Cullen said at a press conference Wednesday. Cullen reported raising only $157 over the past few months, but has more than $26,000 total. The field is more wide open now, as former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk is the only candidate to officially announce candidacy so far. Calling the recall election “the most angry partisan race in Wisconsin history,” Cullen said he would refocus his efforts on working for more bipartisanship and stability in the legislature and state.
Falk reacted to Cullen’s decision by saying she is looking forward to working with Cullen to “restore openness, transparency and accountability and undo the damage Gov. Walker has done to the people of Wisconsin.” Cullen said Wednesday he believes Falk, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and former U.S. Rep. Dave Obey are the three major contenders in the race. Barrett and Obey have not yet declared, but said they are considering it. A Marquette Law School poll released last week indicated Walker would beat all potential challengers, including Cullen, Falk, Barrett and Obey. But Cullen added, “I think there is still time for people to get in that haven’t been in the forefront so far.” One such candidate could be State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, who filed papers to run in the recall last week. Barrett, who is facing a mayoral re-election this year, raised more than $140,000 during the second half of 2011. He has about $414,000
ing values in our community.” According to state statutes, an official identification card is not limited to a valid driver’s license or passport. Additionally, the letter noted such policies could violate the city’s Equal Opportunities Ordinance. The letter further warned such violations could be grounds for action against a venue, which, according to Verveer, could include fines or even the “death penalty”—revoking their liquor license. Verveer said the letter’s main purpose was to invite alcohol license holders to a city-sponsored “Tavern Safety Training Session,” where a recently revamped curriculum will address safety, as well as civil issues such as I.D. and dress code policy.
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Kathleen Falk, who ran for attorney general in 2006, is now the only Democratic canidate officially running for governor.
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“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”