Happy Anniversary
Five years ago today, Governor Scott Walker began what I refer to as the Conservative Surge in Wisconsin. He introduced a budget repair bill that became known as Act10. It contained some of the provisions I laid out months before.
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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…
The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017
Not. So. Fast. On this week’s episode of The Wheelercast, we look at some scheduling conflicts that could delay votes on both the State Budget and the Foxconn package. Plus we review last week’s marathon Assembly committee hearing on the massive economic development deal. https://audioboom.com/posts/6180308-the-wheelercast-episode-8-08-07-17
The 9er – Episode 53 – 08.20.18
It’s our last 9er for a couple of weeks because Dan is on vacation next week, and Brian is being uncharacteristically decent giving the office the day off for Labor Day. In this episode, we learn chat about “The mom uniform”, new changes (that you won’t like) coming to Netflix, mini-horses on planes, and Brian’s new…
The Wheelercast: Episode #27
A lot of Foxconn news to share. Gwyn breaks it down and foreshadows several possible emerging developments. She continues her series on Women in the Capitol with a conversation with Representative Katrina Shankland, and takes a look at a new alternative energy group. https://audioboom.com/posts/6558487-the-wheelercast-12-18-17
The Week in Review
Clinton’s and Trump’s paths to 270 electoral votes. Wikileaks and Bill Clinton, Inc. Russ Feingold’s arrogance. Does Senator Johnson have a chance? News from the state legislative races. Trump’s short and long-term impact on the GOP. I discussed all this and more today on the RightWisconsin Week in Review with Charlie Sykes (and Kevin Binversie)…
Top Three Reasons Paul Ryan Will Not Be “Cantored”
My take on why Sarah Palin is just plain wrong.
News of the Republican Party’s Demise Greatly Exaggerated
The Wisconsin State Journal’s Mark Sommerhauser interviewed me over the weekend about whether we are going to see a dem wave in 2018 because of recent democrat wins… Fraley, a prominent Trump critic within the Wisconsin GOP, said Republicans “don’t need to embrace” Trump but need not “take potshots” at him either. Fraley added that…
Calculated Hit on Paul Ryan or Misstep by Kevin Nicholson?
Interesting article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning accompanied by a tape recording of Republican US Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson seemingly agreeing with two unidentified men at a campaign event that Paul Ryan has a “light footprint in the state” and that Ryan’s lukewarm endorsement of President Trump “is a problem.” I can’t help…
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…