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Walker Derangement Syndrome and the New York Times

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

The New York Times is really stretching here, trying to advance the narrative that Scott Walker has undergone a retooling.

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The 9er – Episode 78- 02.25.19

Brian Fraley7 years ago01 mins

Dan, Lisa, and Brian relive the magic of the mixtape, show you the dangers of leaving your minivan side door open in the winter, and have a detailed discussion about the 2019 Oscars.  Which none of them watch. It’s Episode #78 of The 9er! Check out this episode!

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Sunday Insight: The Penultimate Show

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

For a decade I’ve been a regular panelist on Sunday Insight with Charlie Sykes. The show’s final episode airs Sunday, but this past week, the panel discussed the Trump cabinet selections, the fate of Wisconsin’s transportation budget and more. You can watch the full episode here.

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Trump Killing GOP Prospects in Wisconsin

dailytakes9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

Donald Trump’s rise has lead to a dive in GOP voter enthusiasm here, which not only takes Wisconsin off the electoral map for Trump in November, but it jeopardizes the re-election of GOP Senator Ron Johnson and gives Democrats increased hope for gains in the state assembly and state senate. My analysis:

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Talking Politics on Milwaukee’s WTMJ Radio

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

You may have heard 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee recently did some shuffling of its line up, moving Steve Scaffidi to late mornings, a time period Jeff Wagner took over after the departure of Charlie Sykes. Wagner is now back in his old early afternoon slot.  Scaffidi invited me on this morning to go through a…

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MU Law Poll Analysis

Brian Fraley7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

It is not time to panic, but don’t kid yourself, all is not well.   Parental obligations and client meetings this afternoon preclude me from the usual Marquette University rapid reaction video.  But after getting grief from folks (who knew you cared?), I will take a minute to offer a brief perspective on the results….

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You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube

Brian Fraley9 years ago01 mins

Sinclair Broadcast Group asks me for my take on the perceived and real problems at the Clinton Foundation. Read the article here.

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Will he or won’t he?

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

  I talked with Fox 6 Milwaukee’s Theo Keith about whether I believe Governor Scott Walker will run for another term.

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Will Waukesha County Impose a Sales Tax Under Paul Farrow?

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

Will the new Waukesha County Executive push for the imposition of a half cent sales tax?

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It IS a Binary Choice

dailytakes9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

It is true. For Wisconsin Republicans, this fall presents a binary choice. I choose the party of Paul Ryan over the cult of Donald Trump. Trump can’t win here. He only came to Green Bay to thumb his nose at Paul Ryan. It’s a sign of an insecure person. A bully. Meanwhile, I spent the…

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