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The Promises. The Partners. The Political Power.
Wisconsin’s November election is over. The winners have been declared. But what if some of the most important stories surrounding this election happened long before voters ever stepped into the voting booth?
Tonight, AJ the Ripon Rabbit takes you down an EXCLUSIVE two-hour investigative rabbit hole into the political journey of David Crowley, the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA), and a series of events that deserve a closer examination.
🔎 FOLLOW THE TIMELINE:
JULY: Crowley withdraws from a Muslim civic candidate forum, suspends his gubernatorial campaign, and endorses Sara Rodriguez. Days later, Rodriguez exits, Crowley reenters with Governor Tony Evers’ endorsement, and Mandela Barnes subsequently withdraws.
SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER: Following six weeks of private discussions with Muslim community leaders, Crowley receives the WMCA endorsement just as early voting begins.
THE EIGHT POLICY PRIORITIES: From government appointments and surveillance restrictions to legislation concerning Israel, business financing, and education funding; what did the organization request, and what did Crowley actually commit to?
THE ELECTION SCORECARD: We’ll examine WMCA’s full list of endorsed candidates, the election results, and the organization’s reported voter outreach efforts.
FOLLOW THE PARTNERS: Who are the national and statewide organizations connected to WMCA? What roles do political grantmaking, voter mobilization, and organizing technology play in Wisconsin elections?
AND WHERE WAS THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA? How extensively were these endorsements, discussions, and policy priorities examined before Election Day?
⚠️ HERE’S THE BIG QUESTION: Were Wisconsin voters given the complete picture of the commitments being discussed before they cast their ballots? ⚠️
We’re not asking you to take our word for anything. We’re opening the documents, examining the timeline, separating allegations from established facts, and asking questions that deserve answers.
The election may be over. The investigation is just beginning.
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SOURCES – SEE ALSO:
- WMCA — July 1 statement on candidate withdrawals. The organizer’s original account of the forum, questions and cancellations. Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
- Milwaukee Courier — July 23 interview with Crowley. His explanation of his absence and comments about Muslim constituents. milwaukeecourier.com
- WisPolitics — July 14 WMCA endorsement of Francesca Hong. The original endorsement announcement and description of the vetting process. WisPolitics
- Wisconsin Muslim Journal — October endorsement and reconciliation timeline. The later account of the discussions and endorsement. Wisconsin Muslim Journal
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On-air Topic Documents to source July suspension and return Wisconsin Public Radio — July campaign developments Initial allegation October 23 allegation and original reporting summary Affidavit reporting October 26 affidavit account Campaign response WSAW — Crowley responds publicly Public records Wisconsin Ethics Commission — Sunshine campaign finance records Alternative assessment Urban Milwaukee — Criticism of the allegations -
October 20 — Wisconsin Muslim Journal
Reports the six weeks of discussions, October 17 event, statements from community leaders, and endorsement. Wisconsin Muslim Journal
WMCA — Eight policy priorities
The published comparison of community requests and Crowley’s responses. Have this webpage open for the 9:11–9:20 policy examination.
WMCA — Official endorsement process
Details the organization’s selection criteria and the possibility of field or financial support in its general endorsement practices. Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
WMCA’s official partner list
Contains the logos of Movement Voter Project, VoteAmerica, Working Families Party, Clean & Prosperous America, A Better Wisconsin Together, All In Wisconsin, Blue Voter Guide, Empower Project, and additional organizations.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic AllianceWMCA’s endorsement policy
Explains questionnaires, interviews, review criteria, and the possibility of financial or field support. Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
November 4 voter-outreach statement
Contains the organization’s self-reported outreach activities and political observations. Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
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