The Catfishing of American Democracy
A little something I felt compelled to post about politics, social media and Russia–and where we go from here.
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A Tale of Two Politicians in Cleveland
Governor Scott Walker and Senator Ted Cruz took vastly different approaches in their speeches at the Republican National Convention last week. The Capital Times asked me for my take. “However, it does sadden me to see Walker, a principled leader I respect and support, diminish himself by so wholeheartedly supporting and cheerleading for Trump. I…
The 9er – Episode 78- 02.25.19
Dan, Lisa, and Brian relive the magic of the mixtape, show you the dangers of leaving your minivan side door open in the winter, and have a detailed discussion about the 2019 Oscars. Which none of them watch. It’s Episode #78 of The 9er! Check out this episode!
The Wheelercast 7/17/2017
Tuesday could see a huge development in the State Budget drama. Wisconsin lawmakers are also working on an incentive package to try to lure Foxconn’s proposed new plant. State Representative Samantha Kerkman took to social media to help her constituents during and in the aftermath of the flood. All this and more in this jam-packed…
Brian Fraley on Right Wisconsin Week in Review
Edge Messaging President, Brian Fraley featured on Charlie Sykes’ Right Wisconsin Week in Review where they discuss the Paul Ryan-Donald Trump meeting, Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Paul Ryan challenger Paul Nehlen, UW Faculty “No Confidence” votes and the Under-Covered story of the week. Listen, here.
Obamacare could (and should) be the key issue in Johnson-Feingold Senate Race
Politico recently published an article that highlighted Obamacare rate increases in states where there are competitive US Senate races this fall. The reporter accurately quoted me, but I thought I’d take this opportunity to expand my thoughts a bit. I told her, flat out that I think the fallout from the ACA implementation could be…
Don’t blame the lobbyists…
That being said, the public is growing weary over the behind-closed-doors aspect of governing. Public discourse is the life-blood of a healthy democracy. When the public believes lawmakers are led by lobbyists, (or the oft-used ‘special interests’ ) faith in government plummets. I believe that’s why approval ratings for all levels of government are at record lows right now.
On Palin: “What is she thinking? I would say only she knows, but I don’t know if she even knows.”
Fox 6 News in Milwaukee asked me for my take on Sarah Palin declaring House Speaker Paul Ryan’s career is over. Watch the full report here.
Senator Cabral-Guevara: Introduces middle class tax cut proposal
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) introduced a proposal to cut taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class. “Wisconsin’s tax climate is becoming more and more of an outlier in the Midwest. Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois all have flat income tax rates. Iowa is moving towards that model. We can…
Wisconsin Campaigns and Politics
I had the pleasure of joining Steve Scaffidi of 620 WTMJ radio in Milwaukee this morning to talk about the state of campaigns and politics in Wisconsin. Listen to the segment here.