Data Wonk
Would Trump or Biden Be Better for Economy?
What the data shows about Wisconsin and U.S. economies.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction
It's agreed: A 'dark day' and Democrats have 'weaponized' the legal system.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Which Party Has Done More to Increase Federal Debt?
Ron Johnson has pushed hard on this issue. What has been the result?
May 29th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Bipartisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?
Lugar index shows Ron Johnson, Tom Tiffany least bipartisan. Baldwin, Gallagher rank high.
May 22nd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why Are Wisconsin Republicans So Hostile to Ukraine?
All 5 of state's remaining Republican House members voted against aid to Ukraine.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Which Party Is Better For The Economy?
Data shows a clear difference going back a century, including Biden and Trump.
May 8th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Partisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?
DW-NOMINATE shows our members are typically more partisan than the median.
May 1st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Was Wisconsin’s Presidential Primary a ‘Huge Success’ For Trump?
So claims Republican fundraising emails. Let's consider the data.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Scott Walker’s Misleading Use of Job Data
Citing isolated fact to CNN contradicted by a raft of positive data on job growth.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
