Data Wonk

• Is The Stock Market Betting on Biden?

  Aug 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Two theories on why stock values are rising amid an economic downturn.

• State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist

  Aug 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.

• A Mask Mandate is Not Enough

  Aug 5th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  It's a step in the right direction, but not enough to suppress the virus.

• Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions

  Jul 30th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.

• Why Evers Must Take Action

  Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.

• Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19

  Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.

• The War Against Masks

  Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?

• Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?

  Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.

• Is Less Testing for COVID-19 the Answer?

  Jun 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Trump says the rise in cases is due to more testing. What does the data show?

• Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?

  Jun 17th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  All evidence suggests state is doing well. But there may be danger from other states.

• How Bad Is The Pandemic Recession?

  Jun 10th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  The numbers tell a sobering story. Will policymakers learn from it?

• Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election

  Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.