Elections
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Democrats Need To Take A Hard Look At Electability In Wisconsin’s Governor’s Race
Wisconsin Democrats face a hard truth on August 11th when they cast ballots for the gubernatorial nominee in November. The resounding fact is that not every candidate who wins a spirited intraparty contest can survive the political climate awaiting them this fall. The state’s electorate has hardened into a rather narrow band of persuadable voters,… Continue reading
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The Supreme Court Got Dragged Into America’s False Narratives
This week can be summed up with a line from Robert Reich, who wondered if the Supreme Court would “rule the Constitution unconstitutional”. I suspect all of us were checking our news feeds this week at about 9 AM CT to find out what rulings had been handed down from the Court. Then, in many… Continue reading
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The Tom Tiffany Tangle
Tom Tiffany is clearly eyeing measurements for new drapes at the Wisconsin Executive Residence. But he first needs to navigate the many political potholes on the road from Hazelhurst to Madison. For all his name recognition in the Northwoods and his reliable conservative bona fides, a statewide governor’s race in Wisconsin is a different beast,… Continue reading
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The Preposterous Panic Over Ballots That Arrive On Time
The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether states may continue accepting mail‑in ballots that arrive after Election Day. This ruling could upend long‑standing “grace period” laws in states such as California, Illinois, and North Carolina. The case, brought by (I know you will be shocked) conservative activists, argues that the Constitution’s Elections Clause bars… Continue reading
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Francesca Hong Has Democrats Talking, Does She Have The ‘Big Mo’?
In 1980, when politics seemed more tame and polite, in comparison to what we have dealt with over the past decade, there was a term that almost all reporters and political analysts were fond of using. “The Big Mo” was famously coined by George H.W. Bush after he defeated Ronald Reagan in the Iowa caucuses,… Continue reading
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Tom Tiffany Too Tethered To Trump, While Darren Bailey Builds Blueprint For Balance
It came as no surprise that Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany received Donald Trump’s endorsement for this November’s gubernatorial race. The 7th congressional district has been represented since May 2020 by an elected official who has slavishly supported Trump. In the endorsement, Trump said the congressman is someone who has “always been at my side”. What… Continue reading
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John Cornyn’s Words, A President’s Conduct, And The Question Of Character As Texas GOP Primary Draws Near
I predict that Senator John Cornyn will be defeated on Tuesday in the Texas Republican Senate primary, as Ken Paxton will send the incumbent senator packing after four terms. That is not a win for the state or the GOP, as the troubling (and troubled) attorney general is the weaker candidate for the general election.… Continue reading
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DeForest Village Board: Example Of Democracy Working
In the midst of so much awful news and absurd happenings, there was a news story that lifted the sails this week. The DeForest Village Board voted 5–2 to begin reintroducing fluoride into the water system. If you are asking yourself why ‘reintroduce’ this scientifically evaluated mineral to the water supply, you would be correct… Continue reading
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