Politics
it’s the economy, stupid
They never quoted Jame Carville, but the focus of both Russ Feingold and Ron Johnson is reducing debt and creating jobs. They just differ on how to get there.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel4th Congressional candidate Dan Sebring
To dream the impossible dream - Dan Sebring seeks to be first GOP congressman from Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District.
Oct 22nd, 2010 by Patti WenzelScott Walker
Eliminating unfilled positions, state employee contributions and a return to the 80s - welcome to Scott Walker's Wisconsin
Oct 21st, 2010 by Patti WenzelTom Barrett
Barrett is finally showing the fighting spirit that has been lacking throughout his campaign and follows up on remaining questions.
Oct 19th, 2010 by Patti WenzelBeware of health reform scare tactics
Tea Party Republicans Rebecca Kleefisch and Ron Johnson’s doomsday rhetoric on health reform might win some votes, but it won’t help people live longer.
Oct 18th, 2010 by Julie SneiderCampaign on your own time
We get it -- unions love Democratic candidates. But can the AFSCME Council 24 just stop using taxpayer time and state equipment to campaign for Tom Barrett?
Oct 18th, 2010 by Patti WenzelWalker or Barrett?
Two weeks to go and the gubernatorial candidates are full of promises and accusations. Soon you'll get to decide who's best suited for Wisconsin's top job?
Oct 17th, 2010 by Patti WenzelMilwaukee County Sheriff candidate David Clarke
Incumbent David Clarke says his training, education and experience makes him the best and only choice for Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 15th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel7th State Senate candidate Chris Larson
Chrisl Larson felled moderate incumbent Jeff Plale. Can he convince conservative southsiders that he's not just a pretty liberal face?
Oct 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel5th State Senate candidates Leah Vukmir v. Jim Sullivan
(R) Leah Vukmir and (D) Jim Sullivan face off in the moderate western Milwaukee suburbs.
Oct 13th, 2010 by Patti WenzelWhose Chamber of Commerce is this anyway?
Should the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an organization supposedly dedicated to supporting small business, be so blatantly partisan?
Oct 12th, 2010 by John SmartState, local offices need more women
Progress toward gender diversity in Wisconsin government remains mixed. Though the number of women in elected office has increased, growth has been marginal.
Oct 11th, 2010 by Julie Sneider