Sales Tax Holiday = CYA
So now Republicans are now proposing a one week sales tax holiday?
What a dumb idea.
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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.
Voter Enthusiasm Among Wisconsin Republicans Plummets
Republicans better be bracing for a difficult fall campaign here in Wisconsin. Rachelle Baillon of Fox 6 Milwaukee gets my take on the data contained in today’s Marquette University Law School Poll. Watch the full report here.
LOWER THE COSTS OF ROAD PROJECTS BY REDUCING RESTRICTIONS ON QUARRIES
It is no secret I think the legislature continues to let the public down with their refusal to find a responsible and sustainable transportation budget that will stop needless construction delays and improve our second-worst-in-the-nation roads. While that fight will have to continue to be waged, the legislature did pass several reforms aimed at making…
Update on the Dump Trump Efforts
The effort to deny Democrat Donald Trump the Republican nomination for president continues. It most certainly remains a long shot, but it is not an impossibility. I spoke with one of the #FreeTheDelegate leaders here in Wisconsin, Dane County’s David Blaska. He’s an alternate delegate from the 2nd Congressional District and has long fought the…
Rep. Donovan: Taxpayers and retirees need relief now
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the press conference announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. This legislation seeks to return citizen’s money during a time when Wisconsinites need every dollar. If passed, the middle class would see a nearly $3 billion tax cut. “Wisconsin’s middle class is in a bind,” said Rep….
My Take on Roy Moore and Sexual Harassment in Politics
WTMJ 620 had me on the air today to get my thoughts on why some are still supporting the Roy Moore campaign and sexual harassment in politics across the spectrum. As I mentioned on air “I’m hopeful that this is the start of a purge in both the private and the public sector. I have no…
Outside the Bubble, Featuring Charlie Sykes
In his most extensive interview since leaving 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee, conservative author and pundit Charlie Sykes sat down with me for the latest episode of Outside the Bubble. Now a fixture on national news programs, including MSNBC, Sykes reflects on his first year away from his Milwaukee radio talk show and reacts to his…
Previewing Tonight’s Presidential Debate
Donald Trump will win the debate. He has absolutely no expectations he must meet. Other than, perhaps, not completely losing it and punching his opponent. All of the weight rests on Hillary Clinton’s shoulders tonight. While I expect her to be adequate in both her temperament and rhetoric, the only way she wins is if…
Outside the Bubble: Jessie Opoien
Jessie Opoien covers state government and politics for the Capital Times. At our invitation, she left the comforts of Madtown and ventured into Waukesha County to sit down for an interview with me on Outside the Bubble.