Data Wonk

• Why Republicans Lie About Health Care

  Oct 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  The reality is they can’t create an alternative way to cover pre-existing conditions.

• The Strange Suit by Brad Schimel

  Oct 17th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Why try to end coverage of pre-existing conditions which 67% of Republicans support?

• The Incoherence of Scott Walker

  Oct 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  His suddenly changing policies make for a confused campaign.

• The Curious Campaign of Leah Vukmir

  Oct 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Her campaign seems to ignore poll data showing most disagree with her stands.

• Does Manufacturing Tax Credit Matter?

  Sep 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Evers would scrap tax break passed by Walker and Republicans. Will that help or hurt?

• The Impact of Republican Tax Cuts

  Sep 19th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  It relies on supply side economics. So how well is that working?

• Making Wisconsin More Like Texas

  Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Schimel and Walker support changes in Affordable Care Act most voters oppose. Why?

• Walker Cost State 80,000 Jobs

  Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Jobs grew 33 percent less under him compared to other states, the data shows.

• The Case for Single Payer Care

  Aug 29th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?

• Must Democrats Have a Unified Message?

  Aug 22nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  So claims a NYT story. But the party generally fares better by allowing differing views.

• Why Republicans Lack Health Coverage

  Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Trump’s attack on Affordable Care Act mostly hurts Republicans, the data shows.

• The Trouble with Freedom Indices

  Aug 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson

  Assumption that government spending reduces freedom limits the ability to assess government programs.