Politics
Democracy’s Labor Pains
Yeah, the GOP did well. After a change in Administrations, the minority party won a bunch of House seats in the midterm election. It's nothing new. Calm down.
Nov 9th, 2010 by Will Durst
“Backward” – Wisconsin’s new motto for health care?
The View From Here: At least one prominent Republican, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, thinks his party should rethink its plan to repeal health reform.
Nov 8th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
To the highest bidder?
If nothing else, this election proved that we must do something about campaign finance reform, lest we lose our better selves to political weaknesses.
Nov 6th, 2010 by John Smart
Hang on, it’s a Republican tidal wave
In Wisconsin, the GOP are awash in victory. But will Walker and Johnson sink or swim? And what is Russ Feingold planning for 2012?
Nov 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Vote.
TCD won't tell you which candidates to choose - you're smart enough to make your own decisions. We just want you to vote, plain and simple.
Nov 2nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Russ Feingold
Russ has been Wisconsin's maverick, but is that enough for voters in 2010?
Oct 31st, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Get out the vote
Less than 50 percent of eligible U.S. voters are likely to show up to the polls. Don't let attack ads and political shenanigans deter you - every vote counts.
Oct 31st, 2010 by John Smart
Politics and religion in Wisconsin
The old axiom says never discuss either in polite company, but this election season has mixed politics and religion in a most impolite manner
Oct 30th, 2010 by Michael Ray
Senate candidate Ron Johnson
Johnson continues to evade the press, but his comments at recent appearances lay out his main talking points: tax cuts, the free market and jobs, jobs, jobs.
Oct 29th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Blind, Deaf and Dumb
The precise word to explain this season’s big trend in campaign financing is "obliviousness."
Oct 27th, 2010 by Will Durst
Replacing Dave Obey?
Let's face it: nobody can "replace" Dave Obey. But we can elect a "work horse" instead of a "show horse" to our congressional seat.
Oct 26th, 2010 by John Smart
4th Congressional candidate Gwen Moore
Moore says she focuses on assisting the poorest constituents in her district, no matter what the competition claims.
Oct 25th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
