War, famine, health care, Tiger Woods’ marriage. These are the important things that we should spend our time thinking about. But I admit, I often spend inordinate amounts of time being irritated by things that don’t matter. Such as the fact that Noodles & Co. has spaghetti and meatballs on their “American Food” menu. (In […]
Back in August, we profiled Dan Mielke, who is running against Sean Duffy for the Republican nomination to take on long-time Democratic Congressman Dave Obey in 2010. When we last left Mielke, he was discussing his qualifications for office: Mr. Duffy is “more of a polished, celebrity-style politician,” Mr. Mielke said. “I’ve got a beard, […]
The stereotype of the typical union member is time-tested. Union Man is a pot-bellied factory worker or tradesman making a good living despite never having graduated college. He wears an old flannel shirt and muddy work boots. And much like the Catholic Church hierarchy, in which the bigger your hat, the greater your importance, union […]
On \”Will\’s Band of the Week\” this week, we discuss the new kick-ass album from Wolfmother, \”Cosmic Egg.\” We also discuss the preponderance of end-of-the-decade lists, bemoan the lack of lighters at concerts, and urge bands to bring back drummers on giant stages that flip upside down. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to […]
Today, WPRI released a report by Mike Nichols (with research assistance by me) that delves into the origin of public financing for campaigns in Wisconsin. While the intent of using taxpayer dollars to run campaigns was noble – supporters thought it would lead to more competitive elections and reduced special interest influence – the actual […]
Today, WPRI released a report by Mike Nichols (with research assistance by me) that delves into the origin of public financing for campaigns in Wisconsin. While the intent of using taxpayer dollars to run campaigns was noble – supporters thought it would lead to more competitive elections and reduced special interest influence – the actual […]
Dear Wisconsin Citizens: An ill wind blows in America these days. People are fed up, and they want REAL CHANGE. That is why, today, I am making it official: I am running for Congress in Wisconsin\’s 10th District. Trust me, I know the people of the 10th District. I have lived in this district every […]
Dear Wisconsin Citizens: An ill wind blows in America these days. People are fed up, and they want REAL CHANGE. That is why, today, I am making it official: I am running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 10th District. Trust me, I know the people of the 10th District. I have lived in this district every […]
Long before Early Man invented fire and hammers, he was using the most rudimentary tool of all – pretending to like the environment to pick up women. Even in college, I occasionally told girls that I belonged to Greenpeace in order to see if they\’d investigate the global warming in my drawers. (It even worked […]
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s entrance into the race for Wisconsin Governor means many things; but perhaps most importantly, it means the death of the plan to have the mayor take over the Milwaukee Public Schools. Last year, Wisconsin Interest magazine editor Charlie Sykes noted Barrett’s reluctance to follow through on the plan: Milwaukee Mayor Tom […]
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s supporters are all set to support his gubernatorial bid… just as soon as they figure out how to spell “governor.”
On Wednesday night, SportsBubbler.com sent me to the Bucks-Nuggets game to give a behind the scenes look at the life of a sports reporter. I had full locker room access, and dug up some decent stories. Buckle up, because it\’s a long one. Read it here.
(Madison) An omitted \”n\” in a Senate Health Committee hearing notice explained the unexpected rock and roll heard in the Wisconsin State Capitol today when 80\’s heavy metal band Quiet Riot testified in favor of Senate Bill 362. Lead singer Kevin DuBrow thanked the committee for holding a hearing on the bill saying Quiet Riot […]
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Recently, WPRI issued a report on term limits (authored by yours truly) that made the point that incumbent legislators are extremely difficult to oust from office, given the advantages they grant themselves in office. One of the most challenging aspects of running a legislative campaign as a non-incumbent is trying to get your message to […]
