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.
Wake Up Call in SD10?
What happened Tuesday night in Northwest Wisconsin? What lessons can be learned from the results of the special election in the 10th Senate District? My thoughts…. https://audioboom.com/posts/6603494-wake-up-call-in-sd10
The Wheelercast: Episode #20
Gwyn talks with Rep. Adam Neylon about his committee’s efforts regarding noncompete contracts. She also takes a look at upcoming school spending referenda, the Capitol gala and more on the latest episode of The Wheelercast. https://audioboom.com/posts/6441587-the-wheelercast-10-30-17?t=0
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:…
My Take on the New Marquette Law Poll Out Today
WTMJ radio’s Steve Scaffidi and Erik Bilstad invited me on their show this afternoon to talk about the new Marquette Law poll. Some take aways for me, despite the heat in the GOP budget debate, people still feel like the state is going in the right direction rather than on the wrong track. On the…
Top Three Reasons Paul Ryan Will Not Be “Cantored”
My take on why Sarah Palin is just plain wrong.
The Wheelercast: Episode #28
With temps finally breaking 20 degrees for the first time in several weeks, it’s time for the Spring Legislative Session! Gwyn previews the upcoming floor period. We also examine the Governor’s plans to move juvenile offenders out of the troubled Lincoln Hills facility. All this and more in the latest episode of The Wheelercast. https://audioboom.com/posts/6585324-the-wheelercast-01-08-18
My Electoral College Predictions
Donald Trump’s rallies have been impressive. Hillary Clinton can’t draw flies. Clinton is limping to the finish line, and there appears to be a Trump surge. So, where are we headed? I detail my predictions, here:
Analyzing the June 2018 MU Law School Poll
The latest Marquette University Law School Poll is out, and we’re talking numbers, trends and outliers in this quick video podcast. Talk of a Blue Wave hitting Wisconsin is a bit premature, and while results of this poll are mixed, overall both Scott Walker and Tammy Baldwin have more reasons to like them than fear…