Politics
Summer Day One, 2012
Disregard the calendar, Summer starts on Memorial Day. Gentlemen: Start your Webers.
May 28th, 2012 by Will DurstAnd Lukewarm was his name-o
After some less-than-enthused endorsements from President Dubya and Rick Santorum, Will Durst brings you a few "passion-challenged tributes" for Mitt Romney.
May 23rd, 2012 by Will DurstDonovan vs Bauman Streetcar Press Conference
Leave it to Ald. Bob Bauman to upstage Ald. Bob Donovan at his own press conference.
May 18th, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneSenator Wanggaard’s Double Dipping
State Sen. Van Wanggaard cuts benefits for workers while getting ever more for himself.
May 10th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyIt’s Barrett v. Walker
Tom Barrett wins the Democratic nomination in the recall election against Gov. Scott Walker; all five Republican "protest candidates" lose to real Democrats.
May 9th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel2012 Veepstakes
Since Mitt has the Republican Romination locked down, the Veepstakes is on in full force. See who Durst thinks has the best odds. Will there be a Game Change?
May 9th, 2012 by Will DurstBarrett rips Walker at Milwaukee fundraiser
Barrett sees recall race as "political speed-dating," says Walker declared "Civil War" on people of Wisconsin.
May 4th, 2012 by Michael HorneTCD’s week in review (5/04/12)
Gov. Walker's campaign war chest overflows, Tom Barrett takes the lead in the Democratic primary and much more in TCD's look back at the week that was.
May 4th, 2012 by Dan ShaferPrecisely pivoting polls
Will Durst dives into the hyper-specific world of election polls. Who has the lead in the coveted "unmarried men unable to program their own DVRs" demographic?
May 2nd, 2012 by Will DurstTom Barrett
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is making his third run for governor, and looking to end Wisconsin's "ideological civil war."
Apr 30th, 2012 by Patti WenzelSenate candidate Eric Hovde makes his Milwaukee introduction
Millionaire banker and real estate developer Eric Hovde wants to be Wisconsin's next Senator. Is he the next Ron Johnson?
Apr 25th, 2012 by Patti WenzelShaking the fleas off the dog
Primary season is over and the road toward the general election is upon us. Time for Mitt Romney to shake up the etch-a-sketch and reshuffle the deck.
Apr 25th, 2012 by Will Durst