Wisconsin State Journal – Monday, October 11, 2010

Travis Tranel emerged from the Republican primary to challenge incumbent Democrat Phil Garthwaite for his 49th Assembly District seat.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Support Travis Tranel

I’m endorsing Travis Tranel, Republican challenger for the 49th Assembly District.  Travis is the right leader for our area because he is a fiscal conservative with real world experience as a farmer & small business owner.  Travis is a job creator who understands how to re-energize our economy and put Wisconsin back to work.

Tranel also understands the issues facing our local K-12 schools and UW-Platteville.  The new legislature will face the challenge of solving the multi-billion dollar budget deficit created by Governor Doyle and party faithful.  Now more than ever, Southwest Wisconsin needs a strong advocate in the State Assembly to work for the priorities and values of our families and communities.

I invite you to join me in supporting Travis Tranel on November 2nd.  Learn more at travistranel.com.

The 49th Assembly District includes all of Grant County and portions of Richland, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties.

Telegraph Herald – Wednesday, September 15, 2010

With all precincts reporting, Travis Tranel has edged Dave Kuhle for the Republican bid to face incumbent Phil Garthwaite, D-Dickeyville, for Wisconsin’s 49th Assembly District seat.

Tranel received 2,580 votes, or about 54 percent, to 2,205 for Kuhle, about 46 percent.

Tranel will square off with Garthwaite on Nov. 2.

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Travis Tranel has been endorsed by the NRA.

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Telegraph Herald – Thursday, September 9, 2010

FROM MIKE KNEPPER 11011 KNEPPER LANE

Travis Tranel, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, and I became friends during our freshman year at Wahlert High School. In a school inundated with students who were eager to make a difference, Travis stood out as a model of exceptionalism.

Travis started his first business, T&T Labradors, in elementary school and was recognized by the Entrepreneur Institute of Milwaukee as the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.

When doctors diagnosed his father with cancer, Travis assumed full-time responsibilities of the family dairy farm at the age of 16. Travis earned the admiration and trust of his peers at Wahlert, and was elected class president.

Instead of foregoing higher education to concentrate on his 140-cow organic dairy farm and custom square bailing business, Travis enrolled at Loras College. He graduated in 3 1/2 years with honors and degrees in economics and finance.

After graduation, Travis was elected to the St. Joseph Parish Council in Sinsinawa. In 2008, the Telegraph Herald endorsed Travis Tranel over incumbent Phil Garthwaite by calling Travis an “impressive” and “inspiring” candidate with “drive and smarts.” The Wisconsin State Journal also endorsed Travis by praising his “extraordinarily compelling” candidacy and “good judgment.”

At a time of profound political dissatisfaction, voters in Wisconsin’s 49th District would benefit from replacing the incumbent politician with an exceptional leader like Travis Tranel.

Fennimore Times – Thursday, September 2, 2010

I am writing in support of Travis Tranel for State Assembly in the upcoming Republican primary on September 14th. I’m supporting Travis for three primary reasons: (1) Conservatism, (2) Work Ethic, and (3) Respect.

First, Travis is a conservative; there is no question about that. However, Travis is also a thinker and can work with others who might feel differently. In our two-party system, that ability is crucial. I also know Travis has the right temperament for the job.

Second, Travis’ work ethic is unparalleled; he has the work experience of a man twice his age. Whether it be on the farm, in the community/church, or pounding the pavement in a campaign, Travis isn’t afraid to spend the time necessary to get the job done.

Finally, Travis is respectful of Grant County’s long Republican traditions. When I returned to Grant County in 2001, I was welcomed into the fold despite my youth for some of these same qualities. As both President of the Grant County Republican Women for two terms and during my tenure as Chair of the county party itself, I was welcomed with open arms, making some wonderful relationships with lifelong area Republicans.

I hope you will do the same for Travis and consider voting for him on Tuesday, September 14th. It’s time for some “new life” in the Republican Party and Travis is just the person to bridge the gap between the generations and provide the leadership and positivity we need for southwest Wisconsin in Madison.

Amy Kenney
Fennimore, WI

Past President – Grant County Republican Women

Past Chair – Grant County Republican Party

Wisconsin State Journal – Saturday, September 4, 2010

Many have been feeling the pinch of what our state government has been doing to us over the last few years. How can they increase spending at the state level when we who pay their salaries cannot? Families cannot increase their spending to rid themselves of debt.

That’s a simple fact, one that 49th Assembly District Rep. Phil Garthwaite doesn’t understand. He voted to increase our taxes by $5 billion and upped state spending last year. This from the man who states on his website: “I look forward to earning your vote so that I can keep working for lower taxes.”

It’s time for change back to basic, fundamental, fiscal solutions. That change is Travis Tranel.

I voted for Tranel in the 2008 election because I know and trust him. He is a hard-working individual who stands behind his commitments. He believes in lower taxes, which means more money for taxpayers to invest in local economies, funding for our local schools or in more jobs for our local businesses. I trust Tranel to help us accomplish these goals in Madison.

We can’t afford politicians who say one thing when they campaign and then vote the opposite. Vote for accountability in politics. Vote Travis Tranel.

- Roger Scholbrock, Potosi

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Fennimore Times – Thursday, August 26 2010

Dear Editor

It was a year that few will forget.

In 2008 we watched as markets rose to some of their highest highs…and then crashed. Amid the turmoil, frustration, and confusion, America got caught up in a move for “Change”. Voters went to the ballot boxes sparked by hope and expecting something better. Is that what we got…better? National debt has exploded. States are bankrupt. Access to credit has been denied while access to new dysfunctional health care has been approved. And economic growth has been anything but. America asked for something better, but “Change” for the worse is what we got. It is time for something better. It is time for real change…not one offered by career politicians entrenched in party politics who only glad-hand their constituents for a vote and then pursue their own political paths. We all must take an active interest in the direction of our country. If you are like me, you detest what politics have become as much as the people who have mastered its game. But we can’t walk away from the game just because we don’t like our team. We get a new team – one made of real people who represent our real interests; one that has demonstrated successfully their ability to balance a checkbook, pay their taxes, conduct themselves in an upright manner, and make hard decisions without crumpling under the pressure or passing the buck. We are fortunate to have such a candidate in the 49th Assembly race in southwest WI. That candidate is Travis Tranel! Join me in voting for change we can live with. Vote for Travis!

Sincerely,

Mike North

Platteville, WI

Wisconsin State Journal – Sunday, August 29, 2010

Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the 49th Assembly District seat, currently held by Democrat Phil Garthwaite.

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