Content referencing Cindy Archer
Republican Grifters
Many fake right wing groups rip off donors. Why are conservatives more vulnerable?
Jun 12th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The “Democrats Are Evil” Trap
National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Secrecy and the John Doe Probe
Did secrecy hurt the investigation? Will courts release the info now that the case is over?
Oct 12th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Trump’s Hostile Takeover Succeeded
The data shows how he stole Republican Party despite opposition of its leaders.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Federal Court Rejected Archer Suit
Eric O’Keefe’s attempt to punish DA John Chisholm was way thin on evidence.
May 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
John Doe Controversy Gets Even Stranger
Judge Lynn Adelman seemed mystified by attorneys for both sides in suit against John Chisholm.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Have Anti-John Doe Forces Blundered?
They could open door to federal court questioning state Supreme Court’s shutdown of Doe probe.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Curious Case of Brad Schimel
Why has Attorney General suddenly entered John Doe controversy?
Feb 8th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Why John Doe Won’t Die
The court cases haven’t ended. Will U.S. Supreme Court take the case?
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Revenge of Scott Walker?
Law killing John Doe law assures no more such probes targeting him. But was reform needed?
Oct 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Why Was Cindy Archer Lawsuit Pursued?
It’s certainly not helping conservatives who filed it. Another John Doe mystery.
Sep 16th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Mysterious Silence of John Chisholm
His unwillingness to answer challenges to John Doe raises questions.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The John Doe Fiction Continues
National Review doubles down on dubious claim of “paramilitary raids.”
Aug 18th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
About Those John Doe “Paramilitary Raids”
Are right-wing accounts of the Doe investigation fictional?
Aug 10th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Obstructed Probe of Missing Veterans Funds?
In newly unsealed records, investigators say then-county exec was uncooperative, triggering first John Doe.
Aug 1st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Did Doe Investigators Trash the Rule of Law?
National Review and Fox News run stories about "fascist midnight raids." Are they right?
May 6th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Private Email System Built in 2002 for Walker Staff?
County’s human resources assistant director tells State Journal Walker’s staff installed system in 2002.
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Blurry Line Between Political and Government Work
Elected officials often have two cell phones but still blur line between political and public business.
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Sweet Revenge Against John Doe Prosecutors
Walker’s office gets to choose the attorneys defending John Chisholm and company from a federal suit.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Did Gov. Walker Have a Secret Email System?
A Walker administration insider says some staff used private emails and personal laptops in the office.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
How Walker Handled Open Records Request
Emails show his staff irked by requests and responding slowly, except when it benefits Walker.
Feb 21st, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why Dan Bice Should Resign
The Journal Sentinel columnist’s coverage of John Doe probe is a case study in journalistic malfeasance.
May 23rd, 2013 by George Mitchell
State Department Has Not-So-Open Records
Department of Administration takes a long time to respond to records requests, especially from journalists.
Mar 13th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
