The Contrarian
George Mitchell is a former journalist and veteran observer of government who has held positions in federal, state, and county government and served as a consultant to various governmental and private sector groups.
A Racial Tempest in a Teapot
Was APT wrong to cast white actor in play ‘Blood Knot’? No.
Jun 25th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Highways Issue Will Hurt Republicans
Democrats used LFB report to eviscerate GOP record at legislative hearing.
Jun 15th, 2018 by George Mitchell
How WisDOT Has Gone Dark
State Transportation Department no longer publishes data updates done for decades.
Mar 29th, 2018 by George Mitchell
WisDOT Secretary’s Declining Credibility
Half truths by Secretary Dave Ross may hurt him with legislators.
Mar 20th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Dallet Blows Off Burns’ Backing
High court candidate prefers not to be identified with left wing loser Tim Burns?
Mar 5th, 2018 by George Mitchell
The Real “Gun Nuts”
Not the gun owners, but the gun control zealots.
Feb 26th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Call It The Walker Bottleneck
Efforts to revive E-W Freeway look dead. Oddly, Barrett and Walker both support this.
Feb 19th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Foxconn Not Helping Walker?
New poll suggests he’s in trouble, no positive bump from Foxconn deal.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by George Mitchell
Ending Freeway Project Is Historic Blunder
With huge costs for taxpayers and more accidents for drivers.
Nov 6th, 2017 by George Mitchell
I-94 Cancellation Has Huge Impact
Pushing project back decades, adding billions in costs, hurting metro area.
Oct 6th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Conservatives Should Favor Gas Tax Hike
And many do. But a minority of legislators are calling the shots.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by George Mitchell
Paul Soglin Strikes a Pose
Oh-so virtuous Madison Mayor takes down Confederate Memorial.
Aug 21st, 2017 by George Mitchell
