From the monthly archives: January 2010

No primary debate for Cudahy mayoral candidates?

On January 26, 2010 By

If you’ve been following the Cudahy mayoral race as closely as I have (and I’m sure you have), then it may come as a shock to you to learn there won’t be a debate between the three primary opponents – Kevin Fech, Tony Day, and incumbent Ryan McCue – as the only debate scheduled occurs [...]

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Is a conservative cat fight brewing in the fourth district?

On January 25, 2010 By

To say Republican congressional candidate Dan Sebring isn’t happy another Republican, Jennifer London, has decided to join the race to unseat Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore would be an understatement (emphasis mine):

The last twenty-four hours have seen some incredible happenings in the political world. With the outcome of last night’s election in Massachusettes, Wisconsin’s [...]

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“We the corporations”

On January 25, 2010 By

By now you’ve no doubt heard about the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission, a decision that will have a wide-reaching impact on future campaigns, allowing corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in support or opposition to a particular candidate, opening up the very real possibility that elections (and [...]

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Sens. Feingold & Boxer voice opposition to Bernanke nomination

On January 25, 2010 By

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke may have been Time magazine’s Man of the Year, but he hasn’t convinced senators he’s the man for the job, with Democratic Senators Barbara Boxer of California and Russ Feingold of Wisconsin voicing their concern about Bernanke’s nomination by President Obama to continue to serve as Fed Chairman.

In a [...]

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OBAMA & CONGRESS – HCR GET IT DONE!!!

On January 24, 2010 By

It’s time to get health care reform done. Don’t misread the mood and intention from MA. The people want action not dithering and not corporate giveaways to the insurance and pharmaceutical industries.

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Conan’s a class act

On January 24, 2010 By

Watch as Conan O’Brien reflects back on his time at NBC:

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Edwards admits to paternity

On January 24, 2010 By

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally came clean and admitted he is the father of former mistress Rielle Hunter’s daughter Quinn:

“I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time with her during [...]

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Sunday open thread

On January 24, 2010 By

It’s Sunday, and I’d like to hear what’s on your mind.

Have at it!

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RNC to hold meeting at beachfront resort in Hawaii

On January 23, 2010 By

In yet another example of how out of touch Republican National Committe chairman Michael Steele is with average Americans, the RNC will be holding a meeting for RNC staff at a beachfront resort in Hawaii next week.

With the nation’s unemployment rate hovering just over ten percent, it certainly says something that Michael Steele’s [...]

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Milwaukee officials express concern about Wisconsin DOC’s early release programs

On January 23, 2010 By

Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County District Attorney John T. Chisholm all expressed concern Wednesday about the effects that the early release of some prisoners as a result of Wisconsin Act 28 could have on the city of Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections granted early release [...]

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