Christian Schneider is a fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute (WPRI). He also writes a column for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Official Biography
Christian Schneider is a fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute. Schneider spent eight years working for the Wisconsin State Legislature. He holds a Master’s degree from Marquette University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah, both in political science. Schneider was the recipient of the 2005 Wisopinion.com “Blog of the Year” award and appears regularly on various political television programs. His columns have been featured in the New York Times and on the National Review Online.
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Kleefisch Calls Democrats ‘Pure Evil’
Former Lt. Governor and Republican candidate for governor appealing to far right?
Aug 24th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Is Ron Johnson the New Trump?
The nation's new leader in peddling conspiracy theories. Is he planning a run for president?
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Journal Sentinel Abandons Print Readers?
Paper’s circulation plummets as owner Gannett pushes switch to digital.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech
Legislator taking down sign he disagreed with violates a bedrock American principle.
Apr 15th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan
It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Ron Johnson’s Growing Credibility Gap
Even conservative media questioned his latest "report."
Feb 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Has Tide Turned Against Republicans?
Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Will Federal Tax Plan Succeed?
Past economic data suggests it won’t. And voters think it will fail.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?
Nov 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker
Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?
Aug 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Is Obamacare Failing?
Rhetoric aside, what does the data show?
Oct 19th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Errors Embarrass Journal Sentinel
Washington Post finds problems in James Causey’s work, which JS editors try to hide.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Redistricting and Democracy
Gerrymandering has eliminated nearly all competitive legislative and congressional districts.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Journal Sentinel’s Bias Against Feingold
The coverage of Russ Feingold suggests they’ve truly become a Republican newspaper.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Decline of Conservative Thought
Once the party of ideas, the GOP now polices political correctness.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Myth of Democratic Gerrymandering
They all did it in Wisconsin, Republicans declare. Just ask Christian Schneider.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Has Walker Grown Wisconsin’s Economy?
His conservative policies were supposed to grow jobs. Did they? First in a series.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
How Liberals Imitate Right Wing
Their stance on Abele and charter schools is just as close-minded as right wingers.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Will Jobs Record Hurt Walker’s Presidential Bid?
The numbers for Wisconsin are bad, yet Walker is a leading presidential candidate. Why?
Jun 17th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Disappearance of Dan Bice
The state’s top political reporter has disappeared. Is the Journal Sentinel killing his column?
May 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Is Walker Crazy Like a Fox?
His campaign for president seems ridiculous. So why is he rising in the polls?
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Journal Sentinel Become a Right-Wing Paper?
Marty Kaiser’s retirement and replacement by managing editor George Stanley will likely mean a more conservative paper.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin political insiders Schneider, Nichols go “On the Issues” to preview Election Day issues
Journal Sentinel columnist Christian Schneider and Capital Times associate editor John Nichols will be the featured guests in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Marquette University
The Curious Contradictions of Christian Schneider
Journal Sentinel columnist admits killing Obamacare would hurt Wisconsin, even as he bashes it.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Walker, Sykes and Belling
The New Republic feature story on Scott Walker and talk radio is juicy stuff. But is it true?
Jun 19th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Did Thornton Leave?
The loss of MPS superintendent raises troubling questions about public education in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The New Right-Wing Media
The state is a national leader in creating new conservative publications.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Is Milwaukee the Next Detroit?
Analyzing this city’s key strengths and weaknesses.
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
In Defense of Goo Goos
Why we need the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and Wisconsin Taxpayer’s Alliance.
May 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans Are Wrong About Recalls
The bill to restrict recalls is a naked attempt by political officials to protect their jobs.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How State Aid to Cities Has Plummeted
Milwaukee is getting killed by declining shared revenue, violating a century-old state agreement.
Dec 3rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
25 Winners and Losers
The list is long (and fun). This was a campaign with real consequences.
Nov 8th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Did Journal Sentinel Censor Story?
Conservative columnist Christian Schneider hides his erroneous story, hurting his -- and the paper’s -- credibility.
Nov 1st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Is Chief Flynn Off the Hook?
The federal investigation could cool calls for Flynn's resignation.
Oct 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Stealth Conservatives
Bradley-funded think tank changes its polls and subsidizes Journal Sentinel’s right-wing columnist.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Fitzgerald’s Strangely Sleepy Campaign
Is Jeff Fitzgerald running for U.S. Senator or top lobbyist?
Aug 2nd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Will Allen Goes Viral
From ABC News to Colbert, everybody is celebrating Will Allen.
Jun 20th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Trial of Chris Abele
Sued by Shepherd Express editor Lou Fortis, Abele goes on the stand for allegedly stealing a film festival.
Jun 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Anti-Recall Patriots
Suddenly it’s become patriotic to oppose recalls. Wouldn’t Tom Ament be surprised.
May 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
