Outside the Bubble: TDA’s Craig Thompson
On this episode I talk with Craig Thompson, Executive Director of the Transportation Development Association. Watch the show here.
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My take on the 1st debate, Trump, Clinton and Lester Holt
Enough with the complaining about Lester Holt. As someone who dislikes both candidates who were on the stage last night, I’m a good fit to analyze the first 2016 general election presidential candidate face-off. You can always tell who lost the debate. It’s the campaign that whines about the moderator. Lester Holt did a pretty…
The Wheelercast Episode #10
A jam-packed episode this week, with developments on the Foxconn deal, the State Budget and a new legislative initiative that will likely stir some decades-old passions. Gwyn breaks it down for us on The Wheelercast. https://audioboom.com/posts/6224809-the-wheelercast-episode-10-08-21-17
Governor Walker has a New Video
Scott Walker released a new campaign video this week, officially kicking off his re-election bid. Theo Keith of Fox 6 visited the new Edge Messaging offices in Brookfield to get my take. “The best thing Scott Walker has going for him isn’t the Wisconsin economy, it’s the Wisconsin Democratic Party,” said Fraley. Fraley says the…
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).
Governor Walker Announces Re-election Bid
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker formally announced his re-election campaign on Sunday. What are his prospects for victory? What are his strengths and vulnerabilities and who is his likely opponent? We chat about it over a pot of coffee and a couple of barking dogs in a weekend Edge Messaging chat. https://audioboom.com/posts/6459639-scott-walker-launches-re-election-campaign-a-look-at-the-2018-race-for-wisconsin-governor
Half Hour Happy Hour with Dan O’Donnell
This week, Journalist and Talk Show Host Dan O’Donnell from NewsTalk 1130 WISN in Milwaukee sits in the interview hot seat and Nik Nelson of Open Box Strategies joins Edge Messaging President Brian Fraley for the weekly rundown.
Will he or won’t he?
I talked with Fox 6 Milwaukee’s Theo Keith about whether I believe Governor Scott Walker will run for another term.
The Wheelercast: Episode #21
Mining moratorium repeal. The Foxconn contract. Restructuring of Assembly Ways and Means Committee. This week’s episode is jammed packed with news from the State Capitol, including Gwyn Guenther’s interview with Rep. John Macco. https://audioboom.com/posts/6461968-the-wheelercast-11-06-17
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…