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Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary
Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Young Republicans Say They’re Ready To Lead Wisconsin GOP
New polling suggests those under 30 are leaning more toward Republican party than in the past.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates
Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?
Jun 10th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Was Wisconsin’s Presidential Primary a ‘Huge Success’ For Trump?
So claims Republican fundraising emails. Let's consider the data.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Biden, Trump Easily Win Wisconsin Primaries
But protest votes hint at challenges for both in November.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Documents Suggest Trump Fake Elector Scheme Originated In Wisconsin
Emails and text messages between Wisconsin natives Troupis and Chesebro give far more insight into scheme that culminated in deadly Jan. 6 riot
Mar 8th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed
Lots of deadlines and dates culminating in presidential election where Wisconsin's vote could be crucial.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
The Strange Life of Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro
Wisconsin native charged as co-conspirator for role in devising fake elector scheme.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Most Popular ‘Back in the News’ Columns
Ron Johnson, Foxconn, Kyle Rittenhouse and the richest people in Wisconsin all made news.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Club For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns
Spending $3.5 million, running attack ads to defeat Kleefisch in Republican primary.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pence Endorses Kleefisch for Governor
Former Vice President splits from president Trump with endorsement.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Trump To Campaign for Michels In Waukesha
Announcement comes as Sen. Ted Cruz says he will back Kleefisch.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will City Have New Mayor By End of Year?
Committee advances Tom Barrett's ambassadorship nomination to full Senate.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How Republicans Are Killing Their Supporters
Right-wing anti-vaxxers help cause more deaths of Republicans nationally and in Wisconsin.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
The American Right’s Scary Views
The future of conservative thought after Trump looks dark.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday
If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate
But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
The Segway Was the Future, Until it Wasn’t
All the city news you can use.
Aug 8th, 2021 by Jeff Wood
Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
RonAnon Courts National Infamy
Why all the conspiracy theories? It’s Ron Johnson’s calculated reelection strategy.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
State Republicans Helped Fire Up Mob
Johnson and state’s GOP congressmen, including Gallagher, all helped incite pro-Trump insurrection.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Johnson Has Shouting Match With Reporter
Senator defends his call for investigating 2020 election in heated interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Sen. Johnson Joins Effort To Reject Presidential Electors
Seven Senators and four Senators-elect call for an audit of November election.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson More Trumpian Than Trump?
Wisconsin’s senior senator has become one of America’s leading crackpots.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Are Parties Realigning In Wisconsin?
Lots of new voters for both parties in election. What it means for the future.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Is Janesville Trump Country?
His Sunday speech there might suggest that. But past voting totals tell a different story.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Amy Coney Barrett Is Not Pro-Life
She opposes Affordable Care Act and ignores guidelines for masks, social distancing.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Why the Protests Won’t End
9 reasons why the protests are different this time.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Republicans Now Love Trump
Big change from 2016, when GOP and talk radio opposed him, now 95% view him favorably.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Who Will Turn Out for April Election?
There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Poll Shows Barrett Way Ahead
Zielinski, Taylor do poorly and more voters favor streetcar.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling
Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Beto O’Rourke Visits Milwaukee
Potential 2020 presidential candidate campaigns at MATC on national tour of college campuses.
Feb 16th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!
Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
How Republicans Helped Tammy Baldwin
They picked the wrong candidate. That could hand election to Baldwin.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Election Had Big Democratic Turnout
100,000 more people voted in Democratic primary despite massive Republican spending on Senate race.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Should Walker Be Worried?
Does he face an unstoppable “blue wave”? Maybe.
Apr 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker
Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?
Aug 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Obamacare “Fixes” Will Shortchange Wisconsin
Latest GOP approach is bad news for this state and others.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Will the Real Ron Johnson Stand Up?
His draconian stance on health care was obscured by lazy media coverage.
Jun 29th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Can Liberal Talk Radio Succeed?
A new Milwaukee radio station with a unique approach is about to find out.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Trump, Clinton, Sanders Won’t Pay Up
All three stiffed local governments for police protection here and nationally.
Jan 14th, 2017 by Dave Levinthal
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
White Working-Class Voters Turning to Trump?
In Wisconsin, Donald Trump must overcome his second-place finish in the state’s Republican primary — and a polling gap with Democrat Hillary Clinton
Sep 25th, 2016 by Emily Mills, Jimmy Miller and Lian Bunny
Which Candidates Lie the Most?
Aggregating the Politifact ratings of candidates for president and U.S. Senate.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Koch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
Walker Sells Himself at GOP Convention
Uses convention to renew national profile, but Ryan a more likely choice for president in 2020.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Journal Sentinel Sanitizes Trump Disaster
It offers only Paul Ryan’s positive account of Trump’s ugly tussle with Congress.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Will Wisconsin Matter in Presidential Race?
If not, that’s bad news not just for Trump but for Ron Johnson, too.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Dump Trump Efforts Could Still Succeed
Some Wisconsin delegates are among those who plan to fight him at convention.
Jul 3rd, 2016 by Brian Fraley
Will Republican Party Lose Its Soul?
GOP should stick to its principles and reject Trump. Ryan could lead the way.
May 23rd, 2016 by John Torinus
Is Sheriff Clarke the Black Trump?
And a possible running mate? Atlantic Mag charts the rising star of Milwaukee’s sheriff.
May 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Did Primary Mean for Wisconsin
Will Walker be Cruz’s choice for running mate? And why can’t Hillary win here?
Apr 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Domination Through Voter Suppression
Republicans use gerrymandering and Voter ID confusion to win with fewer votes.
Apr 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Live From Milwaukee, It’s MSNBC!
Chris Matthews and company are broadcasting to the world from Lakefront Brewery.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Who Will Win the Elections?
The turnout will be massive. And could result in upsets.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Vs. The Wisconsin Establishment
Journal Sentinel joins talk radio and GOP party in battling The Donald.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Scott Walker Helped Create Trump
Governor's divisiveness and use of fear set stage for Donald Trump's style.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Where Are Presidential Candidates’ Solutions?
Firebrand candidates inflame issues, overlook middle-ground fixes to nation's problems.
Feb 27th, 2016 by John Torinus
9 Election Takeaways
Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Decline of Conservative Thought
Once the party of ideas, the GOP now polices political correctness.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Ten Predictions for 2016
A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.
Jan 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015
Walker and Republican legislators dominate this year's top political stories in Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
GOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee
Protestors protested as Republican presidential candidates debated. So who won?
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Should Compromise on Immigration
Business and farmers want immigrants. A middle ground solution is needed.
Sep 15th, 2015 by John Torinus
A World Without Walls
Freeways create concrete walls that divide the city. Their expansion is unneeded.
Sep 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
The Meltdown of Scott Walker
Onetime frontrunner for Iowa primary is “finished,” most covering presidential campaign say.
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Flubs First GOP Debate
His tepid style hurt him. Who won and where does this leave Walker?
Aug 7th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Attack on Planned Parenthood
Abortion opponents harass clinic staff and oppose birth control.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Walker Bets on the Radical Right
He plans to beat Bush and Rubio from the far right. But his success could make him unelectable in the general election.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Republican Kingmakers
They are playing key roles in nominating process, and are out to avoid mistakes of 2012 -- and help Walker.
May 26th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Gets Backed by Koch Brothers?
David Koch says he prefers Walker to other Republicans, NYT and New York Observer report.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
