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September 13, 2025
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Collin Roth Sits Down for H4 Interview

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

The latest episode of the Dailytakes Half Hour Happy Hour includes an interview with Collin Roth from RightWisconsin.com.

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Preview of Tonight’s GOP Debate

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

The Cap Times asked me for my take on tonight’s debate. “There’s no question that August was a brutal month for the Walker campaign, but while the polling numbers have changed since the last debate, the facts here in Wisconsin have not,” said Brian Fraley, a former Republican operative who now owns the Brookfield consulting…

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There Will Be Long Term Shake Out No Matter Who Wins

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago02 mins

Veteran journalist Craig Gilbert of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called me last week for my take on what Trump has done to the Republican Party of Wisconsin. Its leading Republicans are in limbo, rendered mostly mute about Trump amid mounting allegations over his treatment of women. They aren’t recanting their support for their nominee. But they…

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The 9’er Podcast 8/02/2017

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

Nine topics. Three Hosts. Thirty minutes. Dan Deibert, Lisa Manna, and Brian Fraley put their unique, Midwestern spin on nine events/issues/topics/things from the previous week. Current events, politics, sports… It’s all on the agenda.

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What we learned from the July Marquette University Law School Poll?

Brian Fraley7 years ago7 years ago01 mins

Dan Deibert and I discuss the findings from the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, which were released this afternoon.     Here are the top-line numbers. The cross tabs can be found here. This will be the last poll before the primary, which is less than 4 weeks away (August 14).    

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“One of the Fiercest Trump Critics in the State?” I’ll take it.

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

This whole notion that somehow #NeverTrump dies if it doesn’t result in a different candidate at the convention is ridiculous. Several media outlets have approached me over the last couple weeks to talk about this, one even calling me one of the “fiercest Trump critics in the state.” (I’ll take that as a compliment.)

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The Wheelercast: Episode #22

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

Lowering the drinking age to 19, special DNR licenses for militrary veterans and more is on tap in this week’s episode of The Wheelercast. Plus, Gwyn launches her series on Women in the Capitol with an interview with State Senator Alberta Darling. https://audioboom.com/posts/6483473-the-wheelercast-11-13-17

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Wisconsin Business Leaders Want Roads Fixed Now and a Sustainable Budget for Future

dailytakes9 years ago9 years ago11 mins

All the economic development plans in the world won’t mean a thing if our infrastructure continues to crumble.

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Paul Ryan’s Not Running

Brian Fraley7 years ago01 mins

By now you’ve no doubt heard the news that Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he will not be seeking re-election this fall, saying he would like to spend more time being a husband and father. WTMJ 620’s Steve Scafiddi called me today to get my take on the whole thing. You can listen to the…

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Ribble’s Exit Generates Scramble in the 8th

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago31 mins

More than a dozen Republicans (including at least 6 current and former state lawmakers) will contemplate running for the seat. However as supporters line up in different camps, only 4 to 5 will actually follow through, declare, and get on the ballot.

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