Content referencing Tom Loftus
Roys Announces Congressional Endorsement
Kelda Roys is a proven fighter who's been standing up to bullies and billionaires like Trump for 25 years; Roys has been a champion for public education, from early childhood to K12 to higher ed, as well as expanding access to healthcare and protecting abortion rights. She is running for governor to deliver higher wages, lower costs, and more freedom.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Kelda Roys
Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next
Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Diplomats Say Ukraine War Will Change Global Trade
Current and former ambassadors with Wisconsin-ties discuss conflict and its global repercussions.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Evers Offers Folksy State-of-State Speech
Addressing pandemic, broadband access, redistricting and “broken” unemployment system.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”
Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Mum’s The Word For Justice Abrahamson
For 43 years she said nothing about Legislature’s “illegitimate” sessions. Until now.
Jun 26th, 2019 by George Mitchell
An Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
May 20th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Democrats’ Leadership Blender Claws Barca
Barca’s Foxconn vote played a role in his being dumped as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Reelection Now A Certainty
Foxconn deal would make him a 10 point favorite if Las Vegas offered odds.
Jul 28th, 2017 by George Mitchell
The Lobbyist Governors Loved
The late Bill Gerrard was part of “permanent government” voters decry.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
