Hovde to challenge Baldwin for Senate
OwenIn 2012, this column supported Eric Hovde in the Republican primary to challenge Representative Tammy Baldwin for the open U.S. Senate seat. Wisconsin juggernaut Tommy Thompson won that primary and…
Evers Screws Taxpayers… Again
What an ass. One of the proposals would have expanded the second income tax bracket to lower taxes on those earning between $19,000 and $150,000 per year. Another bill would…
Wisconsin High Court Tosses Redistricting Case After GOP Capitulation
This is not a Republican victory. This is a Democrat victory slightly mitigated by Republican tactics. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Democratic…
High Tax States Continue to Drive Away High Income Earners
In 2023, California’s population dipped below 39 million, the lowest count since 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Data shows the state lost 75,423 residents last year — continuing a dramatic…
Hovde Dives In
TBF, Baldwin would have to fly in from D.C. to take a polar plunge. Hovde posted a video on X on Thursday showing him pressing through what he says is about a…
Hovde to challenge Baldwin for Senate
My column for the Washington County Daily News is online and in print. I’m all in on Hovde. Here’s a part. In 2012, this column supported Eric Hovde in the…
Democrats keep the change
I recently had an infuriating experience at my local gas station. I stopped in for my morning coffee. Of course, I’m a sucker for the doughnuts in line, so I…
Democrats keep the change
Ever since Republicans took control of the state Legislature in 2010 thanks, in large part, to anger over the massive state deficit that Democrat Governor Jim Doyle and the legislative…
Evers Signs Redistricting Maps
This is my shocked face. I really thought Evers would find a reason to veto them. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps…
Gallagher’s falling star
Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher has had quite a week. After a controversial vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Gallagher made the surprise announcement that he will not be…