Data Wonk
Do Democratic Voters Live Longer?
Data shows a powerful connection between life expectancy and partisanship.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
All About Wisconsin’s ‘Zuckerbucks’
If anything the funding helped Trump, election data suggests. So why are Republicans angry?
Dec 21st, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Why Are Our Congressional Districts So Gerrymandered?
Key reason: too much emphasis on 'communities of interest.'
Dec 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?
Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Should Wisconsin Adopt a Flat Tax?
Republicans are pushing this. Is it a good idea?
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’
Trump's hatred of cities might help explain how metro area residents voted in November.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Politics and Population Density
It's remarkable: The further voters live from the center of Milwaukee the more Republican their views.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Measuring Wisconsin’s Economy
The data give a mixed picture of the state's economy, with stagnant labor force growth.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Who Is The Real Tim Michels?
Pragmatic businessman or right-wing idealogue? His policy statements offer clues.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Is Wisconsin ‘Flush With Cash’?
Why state has $4.3 billion surplus, what it means and how should it be handled.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
3 Solutions to City, County Fiscal Woes
Without one or more of these solutions Milwaukee will see drastic cuts in service.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Is Trump a Threat to Republican Candidates?
A Trump endorsement may mean something different in a general election than a primary election.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
