Category: Endorsements

I am endorsing Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive. Normally, I’d wait until we were a bit closer to the primary election on February 18th. But with all of the kerfluffle around the race, I thought it best to put this out there now. Senator Larson is…

(editor’s note: I started this article over the weekend but the news this afternoon has an effect on what I am writing. I intend to stick with my original thoughts as much as possible and add the newest info at the end) After incumbent County Executive, Chris Abele, announced that…

Many of you are probably as surprised as I am at the ascendance of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in the polls…particularly in places like Iowa. And of course his growing popularity hasn’t gone unnoticed in the media or the campaign offices of his Democratic opponents. But even with that…it…

This is interesting (and no it’s not an actual endorsement nor current):

From the email this morning…former candidate for governor, Matt Flynn, has endorsed Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy for Milwaukee County Executive: I am excited to support the campaign of my good friend Bryan Kennedy for Milwaukee County Executive.  Bryan was my campaign manager in 2018 and he shares my progressive values….

from this morning’s email inbox (edited to fit this context): Dear Ed, Applications are NOW OPEN to join our Class of 2020.  Could a woman you know be your community’s next great elected leader?Click here and take the first step toward running for office.  In 2019, over 80% of Emerge trained…

I still think odd year spring elections should be eliminated and moved to even years to increase voter participation and reduce costs for municipalities…but I don’t run the show so we are voting Tuesday anyway! Not sure who’s on the ballot? CHECK HERE! But my picks based on my ballot!…

There is just one primary race in my neighborhood…that for the seat in District 8 of the Milwaukee Public School Board. There are three very qualified candidates running but I am supporting Megan O’Halloran. Ms. O’Halloran is active in the greater Milwaukee community and understands the financial restrictions that limit…

US Senator: Tammy Baldwin of course. She is working for Wisconsin and certainly shares most of the values we espouse here at Blogging Blue. State Senator Leah Vukmir has completely adopted the party line and I haven’t heard a single original thought come out of her mouth. Governor: Tony Evers….