The State of Politics

• Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

  Sep 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

• Judges Writing New Election Rules

  Sep 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.

• Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?

  Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?

• Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues

  Aug 29th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.

• Roth, Rodriguez Battle For Lt. Governor

  Aug 22nd, 2022 by Steven Walters

  The two could hardly be more different in their background, experience and political views.

• Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off

  Aug 15th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.

• Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor

  Aug 8th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?

• Evers Pledges ‘Clemency’ To Fight Abortion Ban

  Aug 1st, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Would governor use his power to pardon anyone convicted under 1849 abortion ban?

• 13 Questions For The Candidates

  Jul 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  The August 9 primary is four weeks away. What are the issues facing the candidates?

• How Governor’s Power Was Weakened

  Jul 5th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Recent high court decision latest of several rulings reducing governor's power.

• Gas-Tax Holiday Isn’t Likely in Wisconsin

  Jun 27th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Biden proposes federal gas tax holiday. But a pause on state's gas tax is unlikely.

• Why Gableman Courts Controversy

  Jun 20th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  His latest blowup in the courtroom is part of a pattern.