Politics

Blind, reckless or just plain mean?

Blind, reckless or just plain mean?

What is wrong with the GOP? They must see that reinforcing their stereotype as the Party Of The Rich is not a good idea. Or maybe not.

Political satire at its finest: The Capitol Steps
Political satire at its finest

The Capitol Steps

The Capitol Steps played to a full house on Saturday night lighting up the Pabst Theater like the 4th of July. But this was no patriotic exercise.

Dirty dancing in the high court

Dirty dancing in the high court

A now-infamous campaign ad by State Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman damaged the Court's reputation. Former Justice Janine Geske on how things went so wrong.

View from the Waiting Room: National health reform is here
View from the Waiting Room

National health reform is here

Wisconsin is ahead of many other states in putting the new federal health care reform law to work.

$100 million already invested in high speed rail; public losing faith

$100 million already invested in high speed rail; public losing faith

Politicians and transportation wonks are giddy over the prospect of high-speed rail, though public interest is waning.

Delay is no longer an option

Delay is no longer an option

Something needs to be done with the Hoan Bridge before the concrete chunks become too big for the nets. Save this Milwaukee icon now.

Why we celebrate

Why we celebrate

As you enjoy the three-day weekend, reflect on the rights and freedoms fought and won for 234 years ago.

Obama still campaigning after all these years

Obama still campaigning after all these years

President Barack Obama stops in Racine Wisconsin for kringle and to talk up the economic stimulus package, financial reform and education.

It’s time to go now!

It’s time to go now!

As Ronald Reagan once said, "Never attack a fellow party member." Not only has Mark Neumann alienated his allies in the GOP, he's run his campaign into the ground. It's time to go.

Politics as usual

Politics as usual

It's comforting to know that no matter how urgent the crisis facing the American people, our politicians will find ample time to grandstand.

GOP senate hopefuls: apples to apples
GOP senate hopefuls

apples to apples

Except for money and style, Ron Johnson and David Westlake are the same Republican candidate. Will Feingold be worried?

Board needs to focus on MPS, not Arizona

Board needs to focus on MPS, not Arizona

How is it appropriate for MPS to waste time on a resolution to boycott Arizona when its own roof is falling in? Conscientious objection, or PR smoke screen?