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Gilman, Sparta and Cadott take top archery honors
(DNR) MADISON, Wis. - Student archers from 51 public, private and home schools competed virtually in the state's National Archery in the Schools Progr...
Apr 04, 2022
President Trump's first social media posting
It took less than an hour for President Trump to send out his first message on social media following his swearing in. Trump posted the following message on Facebook: Greg Belfrage @belfrageshow is the veteran morning show host on KELO Newstalk 1320/107.9 in Sioux Falls, SD. Greg can be contacted at greg.belfrage@mwcra...
Jan 20, 2017
Poll: Obamacare replace must happen with repeal
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say any repeal of Obamacare should include an immediate replacement plan. The Morning Consult/Politico poll says voters support the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, but they want another plan at the ready. Replacing Obamacare was listed by a plurality of voters as the top job facing Pre...
Jan 10, 2017
How The Far Right Fell in Love With Assange
Much has been written about “tribal politics” since the November 8 election. Simply put, loyalty to the tribe is put above all else. In a piece for the Washington Post, Michael Gerson uses the acceptance of criminal Julian Assange by leading conservative figures to maximum effect in explaining tribal politi...
Jan 06, 2017
What Will Trump "Russian Reset" Look Like
A U.S. intelligence community report declassified Friday squarely blames Russian President Vladimir Putin for “influence campaign” aimed at hurting Hillary Clinton and helping President-elect Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. The report concludes that it was Putin himself who ordered the campa...
Jan 06, 2017
"Non-Partisan" LWV Partners With Union Radio Show
The League of Women Voters touts itself as a "non-partisan" organization. From the LWV website : From the beginning, the League has been an activist, grassroots organization whose leaders believed that citizens should play a critical role in advocacy. It was then, and is now, a nonpartisan organization. Leagu...
Dec 28, 2016
Senate Race Shows Recount Futility
The recount of Wisconsin's presidential election is facing lawsuit and FEC complaint challenges from Republicans, not because they are afraid it will change the outcome but rather because they consider it pointless. A lawsuit filed in federal court in Madison by Trump supporters Friday argues that the recount violates ...
Dec 02, 2016
Flattery?
For several days after the November 8th election the homepage of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin website remained unchanged, urging people to get out and vote. Eventually it was updated, to this: Perhaps that slogan seems familiar to you. Perhaps this is why: Walker has been using the slogan for years. The New York T...
Dec 02, 2016
Trump Win Stresses Faculty
It appears the week after Election Day was an emotionally draining one for college faculty around Wisconsin. While reports of professors cancelling classes were not uncommon, UW-LaCrosse Assistant Professor of Political Science/Public Administration, Regina Goodnow, wore her emotions on her sleeve in this email to stud...
Nov 26, 2016
Moore Blames Feingold for Hillary WI Loss
Clearly, Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump was the most stunning moment of the November 8 elections. That said, democrats are also still coming to grip with former Senator Russ Feingold's loss to Senator Ron Johnson in Wisconsin. Earlier this year Feingold had double digit leads in polls and many conserv...
Nov 26, 2016
Atta Boy Bill!
Actor Bill Murray is a huge Cubs fan and has been caught on camera throughout this year's World Series. Before Game 6 in Cleveland Murray spotted a fan who actually tried to walk up to the stadium and get a ticket. He not only offered her a ticket. My first thought is the story seems somewhat strange. Bill Murray ...
Nov 02, 2016