Some thoughts on the 20th Assembly district race

Last week a couple of random conservative blogs predictably made hay about some unpaid traffic tickets and other financial issues on the part of Democratic State Rep. Chris Sinicki (pictured, left), who’s running for reelection to the State Assembly. While I certainly appreciate the concerns of those conservatives who wanted…

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Kristan Harris really REALLY does not like equal pay laws

I’m sure you’re probably wondering, “Who the heck is Kristan Harris?” While you may not have heard of Kristan Harris until now, no doubt if you live in the 20th Assembly district (comprised of Cudahy, St. Francis, and part of Milwaukee) you’ll be hearing a lot about Harris, as he’s…

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Possible Lake Parkway extension discussed

I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this… The study panel, led by Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik, is gathering public reaction to the prospect of extending the Lake Parkway, state Highway 794, from Edgerton Ave. in Cudahy to Ryan Road in Oak Creek, running alongside the Union Pacific…

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Hoan Bridge neighborhood meeting scheduled for August 23, 2011

From my email inbox comes news of a neighborhood meeting hosted by Democratic State Senator Chris Larson to discuss the Hoan Bridge reconstruction project: Dear Neighbor, I am hosting a neighborhood meeting on the Hoan Bridge reconstruction project with Reps. Richards and Sinicki, members of the Milwaukee County Board and…

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Sen. Chris Larson to hold a town hall on February 24, 2011

State Sen. Chris Larson, State Rep. Jon Richards, and Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac will hold a joint town hall meeting on February 24. Here are the details:

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Molly McGartland refuses to answer questions…should we be surprised?

In an election year that’s become synonymous with conservative candidates refusing to engage the media and answer questions about where they stand on the issues, far-right Republican State Assembly candidate Molly McGartland has refused to answer a candidate questionnaire sent to her by the Bay View Compass: Molly McGartland, Republican…

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Can someone explain what being a “fiscal conservative” really means?

Got a mailer in my mailbox today from far-right Republican State Assembly candidate Molly McGartland, the challenger to incumbent State Rep. Chris Sinicki here in the 20th Assembly District, and on said mailer McGartland makes the claim that she’s a “fiscal conservative.” See, I always thought of a fiscal conservative…

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A few thoughts on the 4th CD candidate forum

Yesterday afternoon the League of Women Voters sponsored a candidate forum at the Kelly Senior Center for the three candidates in the 4th Congressional District. Turnout was good to hear incumbent Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore, Republican challenger Dan Sebring, and independent challenger “Eddie” Ayyash share their thoughts on the issues…

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Jess Ripp: More government is the answer to the problems within MPS!

In a recent interview with Patti Wenzel of Third Coast Digest, far-right Republican State Senate candidate Jess Ripp, who’s facing off against Chris Larson here in the 7th State Senate District, said he agrees with Scott Walker’s plan to break the Milwaukee Public School system into smaller districts. You’ll remember…

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Michalski campaign fundraiser on September 30

Tom Michalski, the Democratic candidate looking to unseat Rep. Mark Honadel (R-South Milwaukee) in the 21st Assembly District is holding a fundraiser on September 30. The fundraiser will be held at the UAW Hall located at 7435 South Howell Avenue in Oak Creek, and the special guest hosts will be…

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