Politics
Then, now and in the future
Unions have been under attack as of late, but American labor still celebrates its successes -- and plans for more.
Sep 5th, 2011 by Patti WenzelMister Nuzzle & Muzzle
Texas governor Rick Perry claims he only entered the fray because God told him to, begging the question: Why does God hate America so much?
Aug 31st, 2011 by Will DurstSen. Ron Johnson has a message for the GOP candidate
The junior senator addressed the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce last week to talk about the key issues in the 2012 presidential race.
Aug 29th, 2011 by Patti WenzelSuper Duper Congress
Slower than a slug on Thorazine; less powerful than a soggy Kleenex; unable to compromise in a million years. It’s a ruse, it’s a sham, it’s…Super Congress!
Aug 24th, 2011 by Will DurstWho’s running for Senate in ’12?
Kohl retires. Feingold is out. Patti looks at both sides of the U.S. Senate field from Wisconsin and makes her picks.
Aug 22nd, 2011 by Patti WenzelWirch, Holperin hold on to Democratic senate seats
Both incumbents hold on to their seats in the final Wisconsin recall election. The campaign ads will stop for a while, but look for the movement to recall Gov. Walker to heat up in January
Aug 16th, 2011 by Patti WenzelThe Great Concessionaire
It's hard to understand why Progressives are mad at Obama. After all, he didn’t do anything...besides cave faster than an overused supply tunnel in a Chilean coal mine.
Aug 10th, 2011 by Will Durst4-2 GOP for control of WI State Senate
Presidential-level turnout and mixed outcomes reflect voters' conflicting ideas about the future of Wisconsin.
Aug 9th, 2011 by Patti WenzelWisconsin recall elections could tip state senate majority
Today is the day for six Republican state Senators facing recall elections. TCD offers earlier, in-depth interviews with Sandy Pasch and Alberta Darling.
Aug 9th, 2011 by Third Coast DailyAlberta Darling
Facing a recall after leading Scott Walker's budget repair bill and biennial budget through the legislature, Sen. Alberta Darling fights to keep her seat.
Aug 5th, 2011 by Patti WenzelSandy Pasch
Democratic Assemblywoman Sandy Pasch tells voters she will listen to them, prioritize education and health care and be a check on Gov. Scott Walker's agenda. Now she wants your vote against Alberta Darling on Aug. 9
Aug 4th, 2011 by Patti WenzelGibberish and Manure
The situation on Capitol Hill has become so confusing, we’re going to need a nuclear physicist to precisely explain what is happening. Instead, you got me.
Aug 3rd, 2011 by Will Durst