Politics
Obama announces $50 billion economic recovery plan
Obama wants to invest this latest chunk of change into infrastructure to provide instant jobs and create long-term growth. But don't call it a stimulus.
Sep 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Walker camp vague on health care
Walker's health care agenda calls for “market-based solutions like competition and tax incentives,” but goes into little detail beyond those generalities.
Sep 6th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Eeny, meeny, miny, mo
Ron Johnson has the name recognition, but the Wisconsin GOP Senate primary is a not much of a battle. Pick and choose.
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Much ado about non-news stories
Every August, real news slows to a trickle. Even real journalists are forced to join Fox News in concentrating on some mini-scandal. This year was no exception.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Donald Kaul
Obama’s creed cred
A few years ago anybody who spoke badly of the President was immediately labeled a traitor and accused of coddling the terrorists with a back rub. Not any more.
Aug 31st, 2010 by Will Durst
Doing right by our most vulnerable citizens
After disturbing information came to light, the County Board started cleaning up the Mental Health Complex. Now they need to remove the censure of Lynn DeBruin.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Neumann – No ObamaCare, cut BadgerCare
It’s sketchy on details, but Republican Mark Neumann’s health reform agenda is more thorough than what other gubernatorial candidates have out there.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
4th District candidates in the D.C. fray
Paul Morel challenges incumbent Gwen Moore, while Republicans decide between free-market conservative Dan Sebring and one-issue candidate Ken Lipinski.
Aug 26th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Feds should monitor insurance, John says
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tim John sees access to health care as a right, and the need for more government involvement in monitoring insurance rate increases.
Aug 23rd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Politicos clamor for a shot at the Number Two spot
A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans seek the voters attention in Wisconsin Lt. Governor's race but by and large, their platforms are the same. After wading through the rhetoric, I suggest throwing a dart.
Aug 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Democrats duke it out in assembly and senate races
Local assembly and senate primary races focus on Democratic credentials, job creation and MPS.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
We’re Not Colorblind
Come on, get real. Racism is as American as apple pie.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Donald Kaul
