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Media Trackers smears Sen. Lena Taylor, refuses to apologize

On December 5, 2011 By

Why am I not shocked by this?!?!?
Media Trackers had suggested Taylor and her mother might have been “accessories” to voter fraud for their role in helping a felon named Russell Collins vote illegally in the April election.

In reality, Collins had been released from custody weeks before the election. That means he [...]

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“in fact, shooting can be a fun sport”

On June 17, 2011 By

“Guns should not be feared, in fact, shooting can be a fun sport.”

So says Democratic State Senator Lena Taylor, in a statement she issued explaining her support for Wisconsin’s new concealed firearms law. I can’t help but wonder how many of State Sen. Taylor’s constituents – too many of whom are all too [...]

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Wait….what?!? Lena Taylor voted in favor of Republican concealed carry legislation?

On June 14, 2011 By

Earlier today Democratic State Senator Lena Taylor voted with every single Republican in the State Senate in favor of the Republican-promoted concealed weapons legislation that was passed today in the State Senate. Sen. Taylor’s vote was not completely unexpected, as she telegraphed her support for concealed carry in a statement issued by her [...]

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Lena Taylor gets involved in the looming NFL labor strife

On February 22, 2010 By

State Sen. Lena Taylor wants to get involved in the labor strife that’s looming between NFL owners and the players’ union following the 2010 season. To that end, Sen. Taylor has fired off a letter to Packers Team President Mark Murphy, and in the letter she makes it abundantly clear that she views a [...]

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So who’s the target??

On November 6, 2009 By

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, State Sen. Lena Taylor testified today in a secret John Doe proceeding at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. During a previous appearance at the John Doe proceeding, Sen. Taylor refused to answer questions, citing her right against self-incrimination, however she testified today under a promise of immunity from a [...]

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Alderman Zielinski running for Lt. Governor

On August 21, 2009 By

It’s been rumored State Senator Lena Taylor is thinking about running for Lieutenant Governor in 2010, but while she hasn’t made her intentions officially known, at least one Democrat from Milwaukee is making his intentions clear:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MILWAUKEE ALDERMAN FILES STATEWIDE COMMITTEE
ZIELINSKI TAKES STEPS TOWARD LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S RACE

MILWAUKEE, WI. August [...]

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In brief: Doyle’s reelection, DPW officers, MPD fundraiser

On June 15, 2009 By

There’s speculation Gov. Jim Doyle won’t run for reelection in 2010, and while I’ve previously said I don’t think Gov. Doyle will seek reelection, I’m beginning to think he just might try to win another term as governor. After all, lots of folks were counting Gov. Doyle out in 2006, and he still won [...]

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Lena Taylor makes news

On January 29, 2009 By

On Tuesday, I noted State Senator Lena Taylor made Milwaukee Magazine’s list of the worst legislators in Wisconsin, I noted I was no fan of Sen. Taylor’s. At the risk of jeopardizing my standing as a liberal, I’ll just say that I find Sen. Taylor to be a less than impressive legislator and campaigner, [...]

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The best & the worst

On January 27, 2009 By

The latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine is out on newstands and available on the internet, and
Marc Eisen has a great feature highlighting the best and worst of Wisconsin’s legislators. Among the worst? State Senator Mary Lazich, of whom the article says:
Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin): “Everybody hates her, even the [...]

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Thoughts on the Election

On April 2, 2008 By

First of all, there’ll be no gnashing of teeth or whining here.

Am I disappointed in how things turned out last night? Hell yes, but such is politics. Sometimes your side wins and sometimes they lose; that’s just the reality of our political system.

While I’ve made no effort to hide my dislike for Continue Reading →