Politics
Vacant seats attract candidates for county’s 15th and 18th districts
As long-time supervisors Lynn DeBruin and Johnny Thomas depart, new blood is ready to take a seat at the Milwaukee County Board
Feb 20th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Pelosi to stump for Moore, and Common Council fundraising
Minority leader Nancy Pelosi will campaign in Milwaukee for Rep. Gwen Moore, and Michael Horne breaks down Common Council candidates' pocketbooks.
Feb 17th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Happy birthday, George F. Kennan
Kennan, the late, great, Milwaukee-born statesman, actor John Kishline and historian John Lewis Gaddis intersect over decades.
Feb 16th, 2012 by John Kishline
President Obama stresses “Made in America” during Milwaukee visit
At the Master Lock plant in Milwaukee, President Obama promotes the company's efforts to "insource" jobs and urges Congress to reform the tax code.
Feb 15th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
A tone-deaf tin-eared borg
Every time Republicans get close to walking down the aisle with the former governor from Massachusetts, something goes awry. What is it about Mitt?
Feb 15th, 2012 by Will Durst
Independent candidate for governor makes Super Bowl splash
With ads on Super Bowl Sunday, Dr. Hari Trevidi of Brookfield is once again running as an independent candidate for governor of Wisconsin.
Feb 13th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Protests begin in Madison
One year ago, a parade of protesters marched to the Capitol to deliver a valentine to Gov. Scott Walker, kicking off a marathon protest in Madison.
Feb 13th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
TCD’s week in review (2/10/12)
Charges against Kristin Seimits and Darlene Wink, messages from Russ Feingold and Hari Trivedi and a ruling on Prop 8 in TCD's look at the week that was.
Feb 10th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
State Senators bring civility tour to Milwaukee
After last year's massive tear in Wisconsin's bipartisan tradition, two state senators are working to bring civility and camaraderie back to the state.
Feb 7th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee County’s south suburbs seek full-time supervisor
After a lack of representation by outgoing Supervisor Paul Cesarz, residents of Milwaukee County's 9th District have the chance for a full-time supervisor.
Feb 6th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Dimitrijevic, Buresh duke it out in 4th Supervisory District
Newcomer Bill Buresh vs. Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic. “He’s a fake Democrat,” she says. She’s in the “pocket of some special interest groups,” Buresh responds.
Feb 2nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Seven vie for Milwaukee County’s 5th District seat
Lee Holloway is leaving the county board, but some familiar faces and new blood seek to fill his big shoes.
Jan 31st, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
