Five Questions with Bill McCoshen
Bill McCoshen of Capitol Consultants answers five quick questions including one near and dear to me, charcoal or gas? Watch it here.
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Sunday Insight: The Penultimate Show
For a decade I’ve been a regular panelist on Sunday Insight with Charlie Sykes. The show’s final episode airs Sunday, but this past week, the panel discussed the Trump cabinet selections, the fate of Wisconsin’s transportation budget and more. You can watch the full episode here.
The Wheelercast: Episode #27
A lot of Foxconn news to share. Gwyn breaks it down and foreshadows several possible emerging developments. She continues her series on Women in the Capitol with a conversation with Representative Katrina Shankland, and takes a look at a new alternative energy group. https://audioboom.com/posts/6558487-the-wheelercast-12-18-17
The 9er – Episode 42 – 05.14.18
Episode 42 of The 9er. Lisa in a scarf, Dan in wig, and Brian showed up as well. You can also watch this on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/the9erpodcast/videos/366042943906244/ Check out this episode!
Legislature poised to make voter registration process more secure
Wisconsin’s voter registration process is about to become a lot more sane, and a lot more secure. The courts have thwarted every attempt to overturn Wisconsin’s photo voter identification requirements. So, with this safeguard finally in place, voters here should now be able to register electronically using a valid driver’s license (or free state ID).
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.
Ribble’s Exit Generates Scramble in the 8th
More than a dozen Republicans (including at least 6 current and former state lawmakers) will contemplate running for the seat. However as supporters line up in different camps, only 4 to 5 will actually follow through, declare, and get on the ballot.
Dump Trump Effort Developments
Looks like I’m not alone in wanting to #FreetheDelegates. On Monday, I penned an open letter to Wisconsin delegates to the RNC convention. I encouraged them to do the right thing and keep Donald Trump from becoming our party’s nominee. Several delegates and alternates have let me know, privately, how much they appreciated my efforts. Some…
2018 Governor’s Race: Dem Bench is Weak, But a lot Can Change in a Year
The Capital Times’ Jessie Opoien asked for my take on the 2018 Governor’s vace. Will Walker seek another term? Who are the democrats going to run? “The Democrats’ bench is weak,” said Republican strategist Brian Fraley, head of the conservative firm Edge Messaging. “But a lot can change in a year. And the Trump impact…
Podcast: Last Minute Fundraising Appeals
It’s likely your email in box is stuffed with last-minute political fundraising appeals. In today’s podcast we examine 11th hour fundraising. Is it a scam or can campaigns actually spend money right up until Election Day…