While Shibilski waits, Kreitlow works to seal up support

Over a month ago I noted former Democratic State Senator and Tourism Secretary Kevin Shibilski seemed to be laying the groundwork for a challenge to incumbent Republican Rep. Sean Duffy in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district. At the time, I noted sources were indicating Shibilski was “currently assembling a team and…

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Tax Breaks create jobs…horse hockey

We have continually been harangued that we need to continue to cut taxes for the wealthy and for corporations so that they have the extra wherewithal to create more jobs. We’ve just had the tenth anniversary of the original Bush tax cuts. We have a myriad of state tax cuts…

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Just a few thoughts from the GOP presidential debate (LIVE)

Here’s my thoughts on the Republican presidential debate being held tonight in New Hampshire. On Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposal to turn Medicare into a voucher program: Rick “Man on dog” Santorum “wholeheartedly” supports Paul Ryan’s plan to turn Medicare into a voucher program. Herman Cain “totally supports” Paul Ryan giving…

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Will Republicans rush redistricting into state budget?

I’ve heard from multiple sources that Republicans in the legislature plan on including their redistricting plan as a part of the Extraordinary Session they have planned for tomorrow. While perfectly within their rights as the majority party, the move by Republicans in the legislature to call an Extraordinary Session to…

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Paul Ryan hoisted on his own Ayn Rand Petard

Brilliant attack ad against Ron Johnson and Paul Ryan for their devotion to anti-Christianist, anti-God Ann Rand philosophy. Is this what Christian family value types believe in…?

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Stupid Republican Candidate Tricks

Monday should be a day for levity and frivolity.  I don’t write much over the weekend, mostly because I tend to the needs of my two and a half year old.  (Did you know a toddler NEVER tires of visiting the Harley Davidson Museum?)  Anyway, Monday should be all about…

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Do more guns really equal less crime?

On Thursday, Republican State Rep. Joel Kleefisch, better known as the Lt. Governor’s husband, shared the story of how his wife was threatened 12 years ago as a reason why he’ll be glad when concealed carry becomes the law in Wisconsin: “This is a great day for my wife. My…

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Dan Sebring: if at first you don’t succeed, lose and lose again!

Apparently extreme far-right conservative Dan Sebring, not content with the electoral drubbing he received in his race against Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore in 2010, is primed for another run against Rep. Moore in 2012. You’ll remember Sebring ran as a write-in candidate in 2008 and was absolutely crushed by Rep….

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