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Posted by Zach W on February 25, 2010, at 6:06 am

Someone oughta tell Scott Walker Doyle’s not running for reelection

I can’t help but wonder when the folks in Scott Walker’s gubernatorial campaign are going to come to the realization that they’re not running against Gov. Jim Doyle in 2010. Sure, I get it…they want to tie Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to Gov. Doyle, but at what point does Scott Walker start being the [...]

Posted by Zach W on November 15, 2009, at 6:20 am

Doyle vetoes DNR reform legislation

Though not surprising, Gov. Jim Doyle’s veto of a bill that would strip future governors of the power to name the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources is truly disappointing. In explaining his veto, Gov. Doyle said:
“The major environmental measures we’ve taken in the past seven years, from working to remove mercury from [...]

Posted by Zach W on November 7, 2009, at 5:29 am

Gov. Doyle should sign the DNR reform bill

It’s been a long time coming, but on Thursday the Legislature approved a bill that would strip authority of future governors to appoint the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. The bill gives the authority to appoint the secretary of the DNR to the seven-member Natural Resources Board. The State Senate voted [...]

Posted by Zach W on October 27, 2009, at 5:14 am

Follow the money

Back in March, I wrote about Governor Jim Doyle’s flip-flop on AB 138, which would return control over the appointment of the Secretary of the Wisconsin DNR to a seven-member Natural Resources Board, instead of leaving the appointment of that position to the governor. For many years, the Secretary of the DNR had been [...]

Posted by Zach W on August 24, 2009, at 4:55 pm

In Brief: Sheridan considering Gov. run, Mercury Marine to pull jobs

Just a few random tidbits:

The Journal Sentinel is reporting Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan is considering a run for governor in 2010. According to the report, Sheridan has said it’s unlikely he’ll run. “I’ve heard from some people around the state,” encouraging him to consider it, Sheridan said. “I certainly am mulling it [...]

Posted by Zach W on August 18, 2009, at 8:07 pm

The curious case of Barb Lawton

As Xoff over at Uppity Wisconsin noted, Lt. Governor Barb Lawton got her gubernatorial campaign off to an odd start yesterday, calling the day “Governor Doyle’s day” before filing her paperwork to become a gubernatorial candidate and then announcing her candidacy for Gov. Doyle’s office. If Lt. Gov. Lawton and her staff really felt [...]

Posted by Zach W on August 16, 2009, at 8:59 am

Failed “Recall Doyle” group takes credit for Doyle not running again

Despite not collecting a SINGLE signature in their effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, and despite their recall effort dying a quick and quiet death, the folks at WIN (led by Vince Schmuki) are “claiming victory” as reports indicate Gov. Doyle won’t seek reelection in 2010.

As The Chief said…priceless.

Posted by Zach W on August 15, 2009, at 1:27 pm

Breaking News: Doyle won’t seek reelection

Politico.com is reporting Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle won’t seek reelection in 2010. According to Politico, Gov. Doyle has told associates he will announce this week that he won’t seek a third term in 2010.

Given the difficulties Doyle has faced recently, this decision isn’t terribly surprising, but it does set up an interesting Democratic gubernatorial [...]

Posted by Zach W on August 10, 2009, at 6:49 pm

Sanford may have broken laws regarding travel

To say South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has had a bad year would be an understatement. First there was all the hullabaloo regarding his father’s day weekend “hike on the Appalachian trail,” which turned out to be a trip to Argentina to visit his mistress, and now comes word Gov. Sanford may have broken [...]

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