Politics
primary election results
With little campaigning Jeff Stone comes out on top; Chris Abele narrowly wins second place in the County Executive showdown.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Patti WenzelCounty Exec Candidate Jeff Stone
The key to Wisconsin's future is a vibrant and economically healthy Milwaukee County, and Rep. Jeff Stone says he's the candidate who can make that happen.
Feb 14th, 2011 by Patti WenzelCounty Executive candidate Lee Holloway
Lee Holloway speaks his mind, doesn't take guff and is fighting city hall, but he still wants to be County Executive.
Feb 7th, 2011 by Patti WenzelCandidates focus on county issues
In their last joint public debate, Milwaukee County Executive candidates talk about privatization, mental health care and parks
Feb 6th, 2011 by Patti WenzelRyan focuses on budget and spending
Rep. Paul Ryan approaches fixing the federal budget through spending cuts and old fashioned conservative principles.
Feb 4th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel“We are Wisconsin, we will lead the way”
In his first State of the State Address, Gov. Scott Walker was high on the state and free with his slogans, but short on specifics.
Feb 2nd, 2011 by Patti WenzelCounty Executive candidate Chris Abele
Chris Abele doesn't need the job, but he feels it's time for unbiased discussion and bipartisan cooperation to get Milwaukee County back on track.
Jan 31st, 2011 by Patti WenzelGhosts of previous election haunt Supreme Court choices
The ethical problems with the 2008 race has opened the gates to candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Wisconsin Justice David Prosser.
Jan 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel“The state of Milwaukee County is sound”
Acting County Exec. Lee Holloway touts the county's successes and offers his plans to reinvent Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel“We do big things”
Barack Obama taps into the American dream to inspire the nation, but fails to put a price on all the "investment."
Jan 26th, 2011 by Patti WenzelMilwaukee County Executive candidate Jim Sullivan
After years of neglect and mismanagement by Scott Walker, Jim Sullivan wants to make Milwaukee County work for the taxpayers
Jan 24th, 2011 by Patti WenzelMilwaukee County Executive candidate Ieshuh Griffin
Ieshuh Griffin has made headlines with provocative slogans, but insists she knows what's ailing Milwaukee County -- and how to cure it.
Jan 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel