Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mike McCabe


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was no consensus. Killiondude (talk) 00:38, 10 February 2018 (UTC)

Mike McCabe

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Doesn't meet WP:NPOL or WP:GNG. Alerting creator of this version, WP:Spa. Did redirect to the election, which was reverted. Boleyn (talk) 11:40, 26 January 2018 (UTC)

It seems that Boelyn has made an subjective claim that suggests this notably historic figure does not meet WP:NPOL or WP:GNG standards. Since these guidelines are arbitrary, I suggest performing a brief search through news articles to discover how prolific this person of note is. There are countless articles citing him and his work in reference to their impact on local elections in his state. In addition to his run for office, he has been a noteworthy activist in state politics, with publications going as far as describing him as "synonymous" with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign - a non-profit that has informed and been cited by several national newspapers covering Wisconsin politics. In addition to this, in addition to his run for office and in addition to his newsworthy book, he has also founded another state political watchdog group called Blue Jean Nation, which has also been featured by prominent news organizations. . I have been trying to learn more about this figure since he began running for office, but without a Wikipedia page, I've been forced to look through countless articles to learn more. I consider a Wikipedia page to be fully justified, if not overdue at this point, especially since omitting him may affect the state election. Thank you for your full consideration on this subject. Mike13589 20:42, 26 January 2018 (UTC)

In regards to the WP:NPOL guidelines, they cite reference 8, which states: "A politician who has received "significant press coverage" has been written about, in depth, independently in multiple news feature articles, by journalists," qualifies as a politician of note. I believe that the several news feature articles and political articles that have been cited may count toward this criterium. Please review. Mike13589 21:04, 26 January 2018 (UTC)

Regarding the WP:GNG claim: "If a topic has received (a)significant coverage in (b)reliable sources that are (c)independent of the subject, it is presumed to be suitable for a stand-alone article or list." (a) Significant coverage: This person of note has been featured in several interviews, has been cited as a source of information and is generally considered a large political actor in the state. (b) Reliable sources: all of the cited sources are taken from established news organizations, including the associated press, the NY Times and Politifact - with the exception of a quote taken from and attributed to the mission statement of the organization directed by this person of note. (c) Independent of the subject: As mentioned, all sources are taken from reliable and independent news organizations with the exception of said quote. I understand that there is a possibility that this topical person of note may not be published despite the presumed suitability demonstrated, but I do not understand how this article is in violation of WP:GNG. Please elaborate. Mike13589 21:13, 26 January 2018 (UTC)  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
 * Delete a non-notable unelected candidate for political office.John Pack Lambert (talk) 04:19, 30 January 2018 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, T. Canens (talk) 00:34, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Keep plenty of coverage of this dude and his campaigns. Not sure what the issue is. FloridaArmy (talk) 01:30, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Delete - does not meet WP:NPOL criteria.--Rpclod (talk) 14:51, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Keep. He has received extensive media coverage in Wisconsin, not just for this campaign but for a previous job as a campaign finance activist.  Elixiri (talk) 21:49, 3 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. Hhhhhkohhhhh (talk) 01:28, 5 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of United States of America-related deletion discussions. Hhhhhkohhhhh (talk) 01:28, 5 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Wisconsin-related deletion discussions. Hhhhhkohhhhh (talk) 01:28, 5 February 2018 (UTC)


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