Data Wonk
What Tuesday’s Election Tells Us
Two cynical structured and timed amendments and one race for Waukesha County DA that ignores actual data.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Did Trump Oversee The Best Economy in History?
The data for Wisconsin and nation offers a less euphoric conclusion.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?
Why did Republicans craft them? And why did choose August election for the vote?
Jul 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Are Now Legal
The explanation begins with a highly unusual 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down
6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?
Jul 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Counting the Lies By Trump
The other side of his debate with Joe Biden.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?
Data by state shows interesting trend for Wisconsin, the U.S.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How To Make Wisconsin Richer
ALEC's annual 'Rich States Poor States' report is at odds with its own data.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Would Trump or Biden Be Better for Economy?
What the data shows about Wisconsin and U.S. economies.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction
It's agreed: A 'dark day' and Democrats have 'weaponized' the legal system.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Which Party Has Done More to Increase Federal Debt?
Ron Johnson has pushed hard on this issue. What has been the result?
May 29th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Bipartisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?
Lugar index shows Ron Johnson, Tom Tiffany least bipartisan. Baldwin, Gallagher rank high.
May 22nd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
