Month: May 2014
Saturday open thread: can WI Democrats take back the Senate in 2014?
Here’s a question: can Democrats regain control of the State Senate here in Wisconsin later this year? Depending on who you ask, the answer is either “Absolutely….why not?” or “Are you crazy? Heck no they can’t!” So again I ask….can Democrats regain control of the State Senate in 2014?
County Executive Abele to release thousands of pages of John Doe investigation emails
This is great news. A pool of at least tens of thousands of emails will likely soon become available from aides to Gov. Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive. One person’s records consist of 25,000 to 40,000 emails, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said in an interview Thursday….
AFP’s odd new “It’s Working” ad (VIDEO)
This week the AFP debuted a new “It’s Working” ad in support of Republican Gov. Scott Walker – presumably because Gov. Walker’s having a bad week. The ad rehashes many of the same tired talking points we’ve heard time and time again in support of Gov. Walker, and I find…
Kelly Westlund calls for VA Secretary Shinseki to resign
From my email inbox comes a press release from Democratic Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund calling for Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign over the recent scandal alleging that as many as 40 veterans died waiting up to 21 months for care at a VA hospital in Phoenix,…
Scott Walker’s having a rough couple of days
Yesterday I noted the Wall Street Journal was reporting Gov. Scott Walker may be negotiating with John Doe prosecutors, despite all his claims to be innocent of any wrongdoing. As if that’s not bad enough news for Gov. Walker, he also took a hard shot from Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Mary…
#TBT – Molly McGartland: parents of murder suspects “infected” society with their offspring
Throwback Thursday (#TBT) is kind of a big deal on Facebook and the Twitters, so I thought I’d do a little Throwback Thursday here at Blogging Blue. In honor of her entry into the race in the 20th Assembly district, today’s Throwback Thursday is dedicated to Republican Molly McGartland, circa…
Patricia Schroeder hired to lead Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
This is great news! Patricia Schroeder, dean of Alverno College’s nursing school who touts a “passion for improving care,” has been named director of Milwaukee County’s embattled Behavioral Health Division. County Executive Chris Abele announced the appointment Wednesday, saying Schroeder was selected after a nine-month nationwide search. She will begin…
Is Gov. Scott Walker negotiating a deal with John Doe prosecutor?
In my experience, innocent people don’t make deals with prosecutors… Until now, the newspaper’s editorial page has defended Walker against what it says is an unconstitutional violation by prosecutors of his campaign’s free speech rights. In Wednesday’s editorial, the newspaper attacked Walker, alleging that his attorney was negotiating with prosecutors…
Scott Walker’s Wisconsin will spend $559 million more than it is expected to take in next year
On the heels of last week’s news that the state’s tax collections were lagging behind projections comes news the state of Wisconsin will spend $559 million more out of its main account next year than it is expected to take in, according to a report from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal…
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