Data Wonk

• Who Wins From Anti-Poverty Programs?

  Mar 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  In U.S. and Wisconsin, biggest beneficiaries are whites without degrees.

• Should State Shift Economic Development Strategies?

  Feb 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.

• National Press Discovers Rural Wisconsin

  Feb 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Their observations, and demographic data, tell a story Democrats need to hear.

• The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties

  Feb 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.

• The Rise of Right-Wing Propaganda

  Jan 18th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  Commentators peddling non-facts are crowding out thoughtful conservatives.

• 5 Issues Democrats Must Face

  Jan 11th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  The data is clear: Democrats must change strategies or they will never succeed.

• How Will Trumponomics Impact State?

  Jan 4th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson

  If he targets trade with China, that’s a major trading partner for Wisconsin.

• 2016 Election Results Prove Gerrymandering

  Dec 28th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  State election totals by ward prove the problem again. How will courts react?

• What Do Trump’s Voters Want?

  Dec 21st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Data provides clear picture of Trump country. Democrats may need new policies.

• DeVos All Wrong on Charter Schools?

  Dec 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Trump education appointee favors charter schools without accountability. Data shows they fail.

• Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering

  Dec 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Data shows why the court struck down state's map; “efficiency gap” not the reason.

• Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble

  Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson

  Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results