Stay classy, Mike Tate & the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (UPDATED)

UPDATE: I have received information that in addition to receiving a call from Doug Haeffle of the ADCC on Thursday morning, Chris Miller was contacted by Democratic State Reps. Andy Jorgensen and Steve Doyle after Miller sent out an email Wednesday thanking his supporters. I’ve long had a bone to…

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What has Mike Tate done in four years to earn his $105,717 per year salary?

In response to criticisms I’ve made of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin leadership in the wake of Tuesday’s awful election results, one commenter noted the “the state party chair is just not a very important position.” If that is in fact the case (which I’m sure many party establishment apologists…

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What lies ahead for Scott Walker and Republicans in the legislature

Here’s just a taste of what’s in store for Wisconsin over the next four years. Emboldened by a decisive victory and expanded Republican majorities at the state Capitol, Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday pushed for a new wave of conservative legislation and government overhauls as speculation heats up about him…

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Root River Siren says farewell to the Cheddarsphere

This is so true… “When a college drop-out with 6 friends and staff members found guilty of corruption wins against a Harvard graduate from a proud Wisconsin family with global name recognition – there is simply no amount of snark or cleverness to make sense of this reality. No photoshop…

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