Data Wonk
State High Court Should Review Our Gerrymandered Congressional Districts
Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin's districts? Let's look at the numbers.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Healthy Is The Wisconsin Economy?
Poll reveals Republicans higher on Wisconsin than U.S., but what do economic indicators say?
Feb 21st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Should Evers Sign Redistricting Bill?
It's governor's plan, but gives Democrats only a 17% chance of winning half of all Assembly seats with 50% of state vote.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Should Have Consultants Draw New District Maps
Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why GOP Redistricting Gambit Failed
Last minute Republican legislation based on Evers' plan vetoed by governor. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Gerrymandered Are State’s Congressional Districts?
And how much can they be improved by fair maps?
Jan 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps
7 redistricting maps were submitted to state Supreme Court. Which is best and why?
Jan 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Would Ranked Choice Voting Enhance Democracy?
Bill before state Legislature has more support from Democrats, but could help both parties.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering
226 pages of dissent that ignore key facts and data.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Why Voters Are Pessimistic About Economy
The economic data for state and U.S. is very positive. So why is it viewed so negatively?
Dec 20th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
What Does The Data Say About The Wisconsin Economy?
Poll reviews sour mood, but data paints a different picture.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
