Politics

Karl Rove predictable, as are his detractors

Karl Rove predictable, as are his detractors

Rove slams most of the Democratic agenda, while protesters call for the former Bush advisor's arrest

Tim John files for Democratic nomination for governor

Tim John files for Democratic nomination for governor

John, a businessman with family ties to Miller Brewing, will challenge Barrett in the primary. John's issue: Jobs, especially in Milwaukee's inner city.

Barrett and Walker: Taking their show on the road
Barrett and Walker

Taking their show on the road

The "dynamic" duo prepare to hit the campaign trail. But outside Milwaukee county, will anyone care?

Milwaukee County 2010 budget levy up 2.18% over 2009

Milwaukee County 2010 budget levy up 2.18% over 2009

No lakefront parking meters. Inmates to pay to stay, county farm remains open, housekeeping privatized, pools stay at 2009 levels. UPDATED 6:25 pm

Barrett announces run for governor

Barrett announces run for governor

Wisconsinites might have choice between two Milwaukeans for governor in 2010 Updated 11/16/2009 2:50 p.m.

Hope for the Dems: Jared Christiansen
Hope for the Dems

Jared Christiansen

Don't wait for Tom Barrett, throw your support behind Christiansen for Governor

Chip Duncan walks the walk

Chip Duncan walks the walk

Filmmaker/author looks at turmoil with a different lens in a book that strives to dispel stereotypes and to offer hope.

Is Barrett being coy?

Is Barrett being coy?

Looks like Barrett's camp is building a new website. It's called Barret4Wisconsin.com. Has he made his decision? Is it finally time to let the cat out of the bag?

New Column: Checkers & Chess
New Column

Checkers & Chess

This week: Wisconsin's gubernatorial bid. Now that Kind is out, who are the strongest contenders? Two vastly different viewpoints on one intriguing topic.

Checkers & Chess: Next move in gubernatorial bid
Checkers & Chess

Next move in gubernatorial bid

Ron Kind's withdrawal launches the speculation game. This week: a gubernatorial race between Scott Walker(R) and Tom Barrett(D)? I'd predict a Walker win.

Checkers & Chess: ISO Wisconsin’s next governor
Checkers & Chess

ISO Wisconsin’s next governor

Kind is out. The contender list is slim. Only a few appear to have the drive to remain.

Russ listens while taxpayers speak their minds

Russ listens while taxpayers speak their minds

Sen. Russ Feingold kept his cool as he took in an earful about health care reform, the military, Cap and Trade and other issues at Vincent High School.