Wisconsin Primary Takes
On “Big” John Howell’s show this morning on WLS in Chicago giving perspective from “Behind the Cheddar Curtain”.
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The 9er – Episode 51 – 07.30.18
It’s Episode 51 of The 9er with Dan, Lisa, and Brian. Stupid social media idiots FORCE us to defend Cub fans, Planet Fitness LIES, and Lisa tells us about “Menstrual Equality laws”. Those, plus 6 more topics and that makes the 9er. You think you hate it now… just wait ’till you hear it! Check…
MU Law Poll Analysis
It is not time to panic, but don’t kid yourself, all is not well. Parental obligations and client meetings this afternoon preclude me from the usual Marquette University rapid reaction video. But after getting grief from folks (who knew you cared?), I will take a minute to offer a brief perspective on the results….
The Chaser: Post GOP Debate Edition
What better after a hearty shot of news than a chaser of cool, refreshing analysis?
Outside the Bubble: State Representative Dale Kooyenga
On this episode of Outside the Bubble, Dale Kooyenga gives me his analysis of the recently-passed state budget and previews the next legislative session. The state representative also spends a lot of the show talking about his 13 year military career, including his overseas deployments. Check out the episode here.
There Will Be Long Term Shake Out No Matter Who Wins
Veteran journalist Craig Gilbert of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called me last week for my take on what Trump has done to the Republican Party of Wisconsin. Its leading Republicans are in limbo, rendered mostly mute about Trump amid mounting allegations over his treatment of women. They aren’t recanting their support for their nominee. But they…
Blackout: Things You Won’t Know if You Only Read the Newspaper
Just because the newspaper doesn’t cover something, doesn’t mean it isn’t news. Here’s my conversation with WTMJ’s Charlie Sykes: Here’s my conversation with WISN’s Jay Weber: I think this issue is newsworthy, and I am glad these two gentlemen think so, too.
Rep. Steffen: Leads on $2.9 billion tax cut proposal
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) introduced legislation that would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. The package is estimated to cut the state’s tax burden by over $2.9 billion. The average filer will see a savings of $772, which represents about a 16% decrease in their tax burden. The proposal…
Paul Ryan’s Not Running
By now you’ve no doubt heard the news that Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he will not be seeking re-election this fall, saying he would like to spend more time being a husband and father. WTMJ 620’s Steve Scafiddi called me today to get my take on the whole thing. You can listen to the…
Scaramucci Takes Paternity Leave
I joined Steve Scaffidi and Eric Bilstad on WTMJ AM620 in Milwaukee for an impromptu segment mere moments after White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci was fired this afternoon. Political Staffing 101: If as a staffer you become the story, you are failing your boss. Click on the audio file below to hear it.