Ben Wikler
@benwikler.bsky.social
Wisconsinite. Dad. Former Chair, @wisdems.org
“My fundamental concern with regard to how much voting control I have at Tesla is, if I go ahead and build this enormous robot army, can I just be ousted at some point in the future?... I don't feel comfortable building that robot army unless I have a strong influence.” – Musk, arguing for $1T
November 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“My fundamental concern with regard to how much voting control I have at Tesla is, if I go ahead and build this enormous robot army, can I just be ousted at some point in the future?... I don't feel comfortable building that robot army unless I have a strong influence.” – Musk, arguing for $1T
This chart—using data from Catalist, in this article by @scottanderson.bsky.social—is a Rosetta Stone for how the presidential map changes over the next decade. We've got to turn WI MI PA blue before 2032—because at that point, they won't be enough to get to 270.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This chart—using data from Catalist, in this article by @scottanderson.bsky.social—is a Rosetta Stone for how the presidential map changes over the next decade. We've got to turn WI MI PA blue before 2032—because at that point, they won't be enough to get to 270.
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This administration is really generous with the visual metaphors
October 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This administration is really generous with the visual metaphors
Justice Crawford donning this robe, with help from her loving family, ensures that the Wisconsin Supreme Court will have a pro-democracy majority through at least 2028.
August 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Justice Crawford donning this robe, with help from her loving family, ensures that the Wisconsin Supreme Court will have a pro-democracy majority through at least 2028.
This is a special moment for me personally. My last day as WisDems chair was one month ago. Chief Justice Karofsky, swearing in Justice Crawford, was on the ballot in my first statewide election as chair. Justice Crawford was the final one.
August 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This is a special moment for me personally. My last day as WisDems chair was one month ago. Chief Justice Karofsky, swearing in Justice Crawford, was on the ballot in my first statewide election as chair. Justice Crawford was the final one.
Yesterday, we learned that Elon Musk spent $55 million to defeat her.
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
August 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Yesterday, we learned that Elon Musk spent $55 million to defeat her.
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
At a personal level, I learned so much from his example and his leadership, and I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to support and partner with him.
July 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
At a personal level, I learned so much from his example and his leadership, and I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to support and partner with him.
Anyone who defeated Scott Walker would’ve instantly become a hero for WI’s working people, its kids, and its families. It has always been gratifying that the person who defeated Walker was a teacher—a profession of everyday heroes that had been targeted by Walker most of all.
July 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Anyone who defeated Scott Walker would’ve instantly become a hero for WI’s working people, its kids, and its families. It has always been gratifying that the person who defeated Walker was a teacher—a profession of everyday heroes that had been targeted by Walker most of all.
Today is my final day at @wisdems.org—my last day as Wisconsin’s Democratic Party chair.
To everyone who has helped us beat the odds, again and again, for the last six years—you have my deep gratitude.🧵
To everyone who has helped us beat the odds, again and again, for the last six years—you have my deep gratitude.🧵
June 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Today is my final day at @wisdems.org—my last day as Wisconsin’s Democratic Party chair.
To everyone who has helped us beat the odds, again and again, for the last six years—you have my deep gratitude.🧵
To everyone who has helped us beat the odds, again and again, for the last six years—you have my deep gratitude.🧵
Chair Devin Remiker is ready for this moment. Working with him over the last six years, I’ve seen his remarkable ability to see around corners, and to unify our party for critical fights in moments of crisis.
June 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Chair Devin Remiker is ready for this moment. Working with him over the last six years, I’ve seen his remarkable ability to see around corners, and to unify our party for critical fights in moments of crisis.
On Sunday, delegates to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin state convention elected my successor as WisDems chair: Devin Remiker. Here’s why I’m thrilled that Devin will be at the helm starting on July 1. 🧵
June 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
On Sunday, delegates to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin state convention elected my successor as WisDems chair: Devin Remiker. Here’s why I’m thrilled that Devin will be at the helm starting on July 1. 🧵
It would cost jobs, shutter small businesses, and transfer massive wealth from poor and working-class Americans to the ultra-rich.
Here’s the math, in terms of percent change to income:
www.urban.org/research/pub...
Here’s the math, in terms of percent change to income:
www.urban.org/research/pub...
June 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It would cost jobs, shutter small businesses, and transfer massive wealth from poor and working-class Americans to the ultra-rich.
Here’s the math, in terms of percent change to income:
www.urban.org/research/pub...
Here’s the math, in terms of percent change to income:
www.urban.org/research/pub...
It's like a death cult
May 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's like a death cult
When I joined the picket line as the strike kicked off early Tuesday morning, nurses shared their stories.
May 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
When I joined the picket line as the strike kicked off early Tuesday morning, nurses shared their stories.
If you’re in the Madison area, you can join the Meriter nurses’ actions on Saturday morning. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2yyy6ah9
May 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If you’re in the Madison area, you can join the Meriter nurses’ actions on Saturday morning. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2yyy6ah9
RIGHT NOW: Nurses on strike at Madison's Meriter hospital rallying outside the Wisconsin Capitol. @seiu.org is back at the negotiating table, fighting to our safety standards and patient/staff ratios in the contract. @wisdems.org proudly stands with them!
May 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
RIGHT NOW: Nurses on strike at Madison's Meriter hospital rallying outside the Wisconsin Capitol. @seiu.org is back at the negotiating table, fighting to our safety standards and patient/staff ratios in the contract. @wisdems.org proudly stands with them!
Yesterday, I joined the picket line at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Nearly one thousand @seiu.org nurses are standing up for safer staffing and patient care.
Show your solidarity by joining their picket line this week. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Show your solidarity by joining their picket line this week. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Yesterday, I joined the picket line at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Nearly one thousand @seiu.org nurses are standing up for safer staffing and patient care.
Show your solidarity by joining their picket line this week. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Show your solidarity by joining their picket line this week. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Great nurses with great signs
May 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Great nurses with great signs
Huge picket line outside Meriter Hospital in Madison. Management should listen to the nurses when they say they need safety standards and more staffing on the floor. Safe staffing saves lives!
May 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Huge picket line outside Meriter Hospital in Madison. Management should listen to the nurses when they say they need safety standards and more staffing on the floor. Safe staffing saves lives!
Proud to be out here with 300+ @seiu.orga nurses and supporters insisting on a contract that will make everyone safer
May 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Proud to be out here with 300+ @seiu.orga nurses and supporters insisting on a contract that will make everyone safer
BREAKING: @seiu.org nurses just kicked off a strike at Madison's Meriter Hospital, where management is refusing to include safety and patient/staff ratios in the contract
May 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
BREAKING: @seiu.org nurses just kicked off a strike at Madison's Meriter Hospital, where management is refusing to include safety and patient/staff ratios in the contract
We should recognize that Musk is still very much on the scene, wreaking havoc and going on international trips with Trump, and could change his mind at any time about political spending.
May 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We should recognize that Musk is still very much on the scene, wreaking havoc and going on international trips with Trump, and could change his mind at any time about political spending.