Politics

Back in News: Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid
Back in News

Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid

Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.

Data Wonk: How Trump Polarized Voters
Data Wonk

How Trump Polarized Voters

Part of shift in Republican Party but no GOP politician has same impact as Trump.

Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race

Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race

Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.

Op Ed: Vos Misreads Me
Op Ed

Vos Misreads Me

He takes my critique of Evers’ strategy as a sign of unrest among Democrats. Wrong.

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.

Op Ed: Infrastructure Plan Gains Momentum
Op Ed

Infrastructure Plan Gains Momentum

Bipartisan supporters include two Wisconsin Republicans, business and labor.

Campaign Cash: Superintendent Race Cost Record $3 Million
Campaign Cash

Superintendent Race Cost Record $3 Million

Underly and liberal groups spent combined $2.34 million, five times more than opponents.

Back in the News: Johnson Race Now Rated a ‘Tossup’
Back in the News

Johnson Race Now Rated a ‘Tossup’

Top political report finds race now closer as Johnson wins "Four Pinocchios" rating for misinformation on COVID-19

Still Fighting for $15

Still Fighting for $15

It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.

The State of Politics: Tax Cut Divides Democrats
The State of Politics

Tax Cut Divides Democrats

Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.