Nelson to run for Lt. Governor

As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Assembly Majority Leader Thomas Nelson, a Democrat from Kaukauna, has filed paperwork to get in the race for lieutenant governor. Nelson’s presence in the race (or rumored presence, as of a few days ago) shook up the race, with Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski announcing he is withdrawing [...]

Dick Leinenkugel should consult with Tim Michels

Just a quick note to Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dick Leinenkugel and his campaign handlers:

If you’re going to attack Sen. Russ Feingold for opposing the PATRIOT Act, you might want to consult with Tim Michels to find out how that turned out for him in 2004.

The two sides of Dick Leinenkugel’s mouth

The Two Sides of Dick Leinenkugel’s Mouth Secretary Leinenkugel Candidate [...]

Addition to the blogroll

I’d like to welcome Political Heat to the Blogging Blue blogroll. It’s definitely worth a read, so I’d encourage all of you to check it out.

Kyle Maichle of “Mike Tate Watch” needs to work on those comprehension skills

In a recent blog post, Kyle Maichle of the Mike Tate Watch blog breathlessly notes how Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Mike Tate used “racial references” to attack Republican Congressional candidate Sean Duffy: In another sign of of their lack of regard for respect to all people, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin again is using [...]

Jon Stewart: “Arizona is the meth lab of democracy”

This is too funny not to post: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Law & Border www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party

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Dan Sebring’s a moderate Republican?!?

A while back, I received an email from Mike Strautmann, the treasurer for the campaign of Republican House of Representatives candidate Dan Sebring, who’s hoping to unseat Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore this fall. The email was sent in response to an inquiry I sent to Sebring’s campaign wondering why they felt Sebring was a better [...]

The Navy’s new secret weapon

This is really cool… It’s the new secret weapon fueling the US military. A hardy plant capable of growing in poor soil, camelina sativa produces a bio-fuel that’s now the focus of the US Navy’s drive for alternative fuels in its planes.

Last week an F/A-18 Super Hornet flew from the Naval Air Station at [...]

City of Milwaukee ends 2009 with $20 million surplus

Unlike Scott Walker, whose time in office has been plagued with budget deficits and hundreds of millions of dollars in borrowing to cover Milwaukee County’s obligations, the City of Milwaukee, led by Mayor Tom Barrett, finished 2009 with a $20 million surplus. It’s worth noting the City posted a budget surplus despite having to unexpectedly [...]

Former chair of College Republicans of WI leaves GOP

From the files of “The Republican Party is definitely veering far, far to the right” comes the story of Lora Rae Anderson, the outgoing Chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans.

In a press release issued on April 27, Anderson outlined her discontent with the direction of the Republican Party, noting that in 2008, the Republican [...]