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…
Playing Up Unemployment Numbers in Wisconsin
Over the weekend the Wisconsin State Journal’s Matthew DeFour asked for my thoughts on how Wisconsin’s declining unemployment numbers might impact upcoming elections. Republican strategist Brian Fraley said for many voters trying to gauge how the broader economy is doing, the unemployment rate provides an easily understood statistic similar to the Dow Jones industrial average:…
Rep. August: On GOP tax cut
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement on the GOP plan to reduce taxes in Wisconsin: “Now that the state budget has been finalized and our priorities have been funded, the focus will be on what to do with the billions in surplus that still remain. Our current surplus is…
Collin Roth Sits Down for H4 Interview
The latest episode of the Dailytakes Half Hour Happy Hour includes an interview with Collin Roth from RightWisconsin.com.
The Wheelercast: Episode #24
The Wheeler Report’s Gwyn Guenther takes a look at the upcoming bill signings, previews three pending special elections and continues her series on women in the Capitol with a conversation with Sen. Minority Leader Jen Shilling. https://audioboom.com/posts/6517813-the-wheelercast-11-27-17
On Mike Gousha’s UpFront: Possible Trump Nomination Divides GOP
Talking #NeverTrump with WISN Milwaukee’s Mike Gousha. Watch here.
Scott Walker, Pundit, Offers His Take on Hillary…in 1999
Before he was Governor Walker… Before he was County Executive Walker…
September 2nd: Week in Review
I was a guest on Midday with Charlie Sykes on AM620 WTMJ in Milwaukee this morning. The Right Wisconsin panel reviewed the week that was. Have a listen.
Bannon Super PAC Endorses Nicholson for Senate
Ousted White House Strategist Steve Bannon’s super PAC announced it’s supporting Kevin Nicholson, a Delafield businessman and former Democrat over Republican State Senator Leah Vukmir. The Wisconsin State Journal called me looking for analysis of what this means to the US Senate race in Wisconsin. Fraley, who has opposed Trump, said he’s skeptical Bannon and his…