Tag: elections

Somebody besides me is paying attention: Nevada Democrats advance a bundle of bills to expand voting rights and increase voter turnout Separately, the Assembly approved a bill sponsored by Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske that would require local elections be held on dates that coincide with federal and state elections…

I’ve seen the future, and it is female. No, I’m not clairvoyant. I’ve just recently met the Emerge Wisconsin Class of 2017! This past Saturday night, Emerge Wisconsin had a meet and greet in Milwaukee where one could mingle with all 50 of the current program members. I asked everyone…

After passing legislation to gut the Government Accountability Board, the non-partisan board of retired judges tasked with overseeing elections and ethics in Wisconsin, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald made the first appointment to the new ethics commission. A retired judge? A retired elder statesman? Nah: The first announced appointee to…

I’ve never been one to endorse a candidate or publicly lean towards one during a primary election. And in Wisconsin, we could be headed for one next fall.  But there are some things which need to be addressed about our current situation.  A lot of people are questioning the state…

After posting the outright lies on Republican Senator Kyl, here is the best speech I have ever seen a republican give. While I dont always agree with Senator Simpson I am 100% behind him here!

One Day longer, tomorrow we send the message that Wisconsin is NOT for sale. The people’s voice IS stronger.

The republicans had major gains in the last election because unemployment was WAY too high( i know there were numerous reasons, but I would say the TOP one was unemployment). Everyone’s favorite orange guy, ran a campaign on Mr. president where are the jobs?. Echoed by Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL):…

Fridays Journal Sentinel had dueling stories on the front page and I am not even sure they understood the irony. The first story comes from Racine. The Spending Revolt tour bus was in Racine for a “stop spending my children’s money” rally. Most spectators, though, were drawn by rhetoric for…

It is time for age limits to be imposed on those seeking to represent the American people.

When one reaches their late septuagenarian, octogenarian, nonagenarian or centenarian status it is time to step down and let younger, healthier, more energetic, more socially aware and tech savvy people fight to win your seat.