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.
MacIver Attack on WISDOT Slammed
Gottlieb, former transportation head, refutes claims of wasteful spending.
Aug 16th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Moody’s State Debt Upgrade is Perplexing
Walker says it’s due to his reforms. But... the deficit is rising.
Aug 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers
School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.
Aug 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
MacIver Transportation Report Is Junk
Alleged study asserts but never begins to prove $2 billion in waste.
Aug 1st, 2017 by George Mitchell
Walker’s Reelection Now A Certainty
Foxconn deal would make him a 10 point favorite if Las Vegas offered odds.
Jul 28th, 2017 by George Mitchell
The News That Wasn’t
JS story on I-94 project in danger is six months old. So why was it a banner headline?
Jul 25th, 2017 by George Mitchell
What Would Tommy Do?
Walker could learn a lot from Tommy Thompson on how to handle a budget dispute.
Jul 24th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Walker’s Flip Flop on Highway Deficit
Once he noted deficit and lagging gas tax, now he claims no new revenue needed.
Jul 21st, 2017 by George Mitchell
Senate and Assembly Flip on Highway Debt
Senate now likes big increase in debt, Assembly no longer does.
Jul 20th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Highway Debt Cult Drinks the Kool-Aid
Many Republicans swallow crazy rationales for increasing Doyle-Walker debt.
Jul 19th, 2017 by George Mitchell
