Liz Cheney Opposes Rep. Van Orden
She opposes Republican congressman because he was at U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Sep 30th, 2024
Here’s To State Republicans Who Support Constitution
GOP veterans join Wisconsin branch of national group Keep Our Republic.
Dec 4th, 2023
South Dakota Expands Medicaid
39 states have now expanded Medicaid. What is Wisconsin waiting for?
Nov 28th, 2022
Democrats Must Listen to Rural Wisconsin
Evers and Baldwin have shown the way, winning some rural areas.
May 16th, 2022
Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again
Votes against $13.6 billion in economic and military aid for embattled country.
Mar 21st, 2022
Van Orden Complicit in January 6 Riot?
Republican running for 3rd District Congressional seat backed overthrow of legal election.
Jan 4th, 2022
Vos Has Dreadful Record on COVID-19
Offering cynicism and incompetence as state approaches 950,000 cases and 9,800 deaths.
Dec 22nd, 2021
Biden Delivers For Wisconsin
Bipartisan infrastructure bill gives state $8 billion for roads, bridges, transit, broadband and much more.
Nov 23rd, 2021
State Democrats Have a Rural Problem
But Evers and Baldwin did better than Biden or Clinton in rural Wisconsin.
Nov 18th, 2021
Keep Tommy As UW System President
He’s been a great success. Why not keep him on the job?
Sep 16th, 2021
Scott Walker’s Right, Get Vaccinated Now
As variants cause new rise in COVID-19, more Republicans urging people to get the vaccine.
Jul 27th, 2021
Infrastructure Plan Gains Momentum
Bipartisan supporters include two Wisconsin Republicans, business and labor.
Jul 19th, 2021
GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.
Jun 21st, 2021
Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism
Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.
Jun 15th, 2021
PRO Act Is Key to American Dream
Biden’s proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act would protect union rights.
May 28th, 2021
Johnson Betrays Constitutional Oath
Betrayal by U.S. Senator extends to other issues as well.
May 10th, 2021
Republicans Support Medicaid Expansion
More and more do. Robin Vos could learn from them and from state’s history.
May 3rd, 2021
UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings
UW-Madison’s Van Hise Hall crumbling. Evers, Thompson push for capital budget funding.
Apr 26th, 2021
State’s Infrastructure Is Falling Apart
Analysis gives C and D grades to roads, bridges, dams, ports, transit, drinking water and more.
Apr 16th, 2021
Will Robin Vos Face Healthcare Realities?
American Rescue Plan offers huge opportunities for states to expand medical coverage.
Apr 5th, 2021
How Baldwin Fought For Retiree Pensions
22,500 in Wisconsin, 1 million nationally faced massive cuts in their pensions.
Mar 29th, 2021
Nation Has Changed, Expand Medicaid
38 states have done so, Wyoming may be next. When will Wisconsin wise up?
Mar 23rd, 2021
Baldwin Vs. Johnson on Pandemic Stimulus Plan
Could any state’s two senators be more different?
Mar 9th, 2021
Trump, Ron Johnson Stained With Dishonor
Republican Liz Cheney says Trump 'formed the mob, incited the mob, lit the flame.'
Jan 11th, 2021
Paging Dr. Johnson
Sen. Ron Johnson says COVID-19 doesn’t cause many deaths or long-term symptoms. Wrong and wrong.
Dec 1st, 2020
COVID-19 Apocalypse Now
Some Republicans see the need for emergency measures. Why not Wisconsin’s?
Nov 17th, 2020
Supreme Court May End Affordable Care
Killing the ACA is one reason Republicans are rushing to appoint Amy Coney Barrett to the court
Oct 13th, 2020
The Deadly Claims of Trump and Johnson
Distracting and misleading Americans about the pandemic.
Oct 6th, 2020
Healthcare Coverage, Protections At Risk
Race for president could decide if ACA ended and 54 million people lose protection.
Sep 30th, 2020
Wisconsin Must Accept Medicaid Expansion
What better time to increase healthcare access than during a pandemic?
Aug 13th, 2020
GOP-Controlled Senate Refuses to Act
Democrats in the House passed a stimulus bill in May.
Aug 3rd, 2020
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020
Ron Johnson Rolls Over For Trump
Firing of inspector generals undermines balance of power, Romney charges. No problem, Johnson says.
May 26th, 2020
GOP Fundraiser Under Investigation for PPE Business
Mike Gula, who has fundraised for Sen. Ron Johnson, tried to cash in on the pandemic but didn't deliver.
May 14th, 2020
Trump, Johnson Resisted on Pandemic Policy
Their push to cut WHO funding criticized by American Medical Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 21st, 2020
Who Provides Leadership on Pandemic?
Compare Trump to Evers or Maryland’s Republican Governor Larry Hogan.
Apr 6th, 2020
Trump Downplays Pandemic in Midwest
Reality: as one Wisconsin doctor put it, a COVID-19 “tsunami” is coming.
Mar 31st, 2020
Coronavirus and Candor
While some Republican push Trump for action, Ron Johnson lets administration officials testify behind closed doors.
Mar 4th, 2020
The Courage of Mitt Romney
And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.
Feb 10th, 2020
Trump Running On The Economy
But warning signs are flashing nationally and in Wisconsin.
Feb 3rd, 2020
Trump Wants to Slash Social Security
If reelected will push for this. Has proposed $1.9 trillion cut in entitlement programs.
Jan 27th, 2020
Bipartisan Medicaid Expansion in Kansas
A model for Wisconsin to follow, bringing more health care coverage to state.
Jan 17th, 2020
How to Pass Expanded Medicaid Bill
Evers needs to be more strategic with Republicans.
Dec 17th, 2019
Impeachment Depends on Facts
Republicans ignore them at their own —and America’s — peril.
Nov 26th, 2019
Senator Baldwin Fights for Retirees
Her bill rescues Central States Pension Fund, which covers 400,000 workers, including 25,000 in this state.
Nov 12th, 2019
Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward
70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.
Oct 8th, 2019
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment
Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.
Oct 1st, 2019
Climate Crisis, Listen to Young People
Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?
Sep 24th, 2019
Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?
Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.
Sep 10th, 2019
Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?
Aug 20th, 2019
Obama-Trump Voters Key To Election
Signs of some deserting Trump, including state’s dairy farmers.
Jul 17th, 2019
July 4th Belongs To America, Not Trump
President turning nonpartisan celebration for all Americans into a political promotion.
Jul 3rd, 2019
Congressional Oversight, Not Impeachment
Mueller report alarming. Much still needs to be uncovered, clarified on Trump and Russia.
May 2nd, 2019
Yes and No on Marijuana
Evers is right: No to full legalization but yes to medical cannabis, decriminalizing possession of small amounts.
Apr 15th, 2019
How to Win in 2020
Neubauer campaign shows what not to do. Democrats must broaden coalition.
Apr 9th, 2019
Better Roads Require Gas Tax Hike
No increase in 12 years. 50% of roads are in poor to mediocre condition.
Mar 13th, 2019
Why GOP Should Back Medicaid Expansion
Voters want it, just like they opposed government shutdown. Republican legislators, take heed.
Jan 30th, 2019
How Shutdown Is Hurting State
Impact on farmers, Native Americans, food processing companies and more.
Jan 14th, 2019
Why the Government Shutdown?
Paul Ryan could have stopped it but took the low road for Trump.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Is Gallagher A Reformer?
Wisconsin congressman proposes reforms, but ignores the elephant in the room.
Nov 19th, 2018
October Surprise for Walker, Trump?
Trade war, declining market, junk health insurance may stick to both candidates.
Oct 16th, 2018
Democrats Need Bread-And-Butter Issues
Republicans won’t protect workers pensions and health care, Democrats will.
Oct 11th, 2018
Evers Could Benefit From Walker Fatigue
There is exhaustion with Walker’s ambition and relentless negative campaigns.
Aug 15th, 2018
Is Walker a Russian Dupe?
Did he get Russian donations that were funneled through NRA?
Jul 24th, 2018
Can Democrats Win State’s Swing Voters?
They voted for Obama and then Trump. Will they swing to Democrats in November?
Jul 16th, 2018
Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care
Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.
Jun 19th, 2018
No, It’s Not About Impeachment
Midterm elections are about assuring checks and balances. Any move to impeach must be bipartisan.
May 9th, 2018
Tommy Predicts Walker Could Lose Big
“President should not be a bully,” Thompson says, and that will hurt GOP.
Apr 10th, 2018
Is Trump Normalizing Nuclear Weapons?
Proposed 10-fold increase in weapons, study of how to survive nuclear bomb.
Jan 11th, 2018
The Legacy of Marc Raskin
Remembering the Milwaukee native, Nixon “enemy” and leading liberal policy wonk.
Jan 3rd, 2018
Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds
Secrecy and lies used to pass it. How much will Trump, Ron Johnson personally benefit?
Dec 5th, 2017
Rojo Is a Trump-Style Loose Cannon
Ron Johnson insults McCain, supports Trump’s reckless rhetoric on North Korea.
Aug 15th, 2017
Trumpcare Can Be Stopped
It drastically reduces health coverage. Senate could, should resist it.
May 14th, 2017
Petri and Schultz Won’t Vote for Trump
Former Wisconsin congressman, former state senator are among long list of GOP dissenters.
Oct 26th, 2016
Ryan Should Rescind Endorsement of Trump
The Party of Lincoln is dying, but Paul Ryan doesn’t get it.
Jun 15th, 2016
Hospitals Could Fix State’s Health Care
They should emulate other states, offer to pay our state's share of Medicaid expansion.
Feb 10th, 2016
Yes, Virginia, There is a Scott Walker
What Virginia and Iowa can teach the governor.
Nov 13th, 2013
