Author Archives: Adam Schrager

Historic Day in America

With a title like that, you’re likely thinking this blog post will be transformational in nature. Maybe it will end childhood poverty. Maybe it will bring back civil debate. Maybe it will discuss the Chicago Cubs plan to end their … Continue reading

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Will Paul Ryan be tapped by Mitt Romney to run for VP?

I’ve had lots of friends recently ask me about Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) as it appears he’s getting lots of buzz about becoming former Gov. Mitt Romney’s (R-Massachusetts) running mate on the GOP ticket this fall. The story I’ve shared … Continue reading

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Olympics and Taxes

If you haven’t been following, there’s been quite the commotion the last couple days on line about the income taxes that U.S. Olympians would have to pay if they won a gold, silver or bronze this fortnight in London. The … Continue reading

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Campaign Finance plus Drought Update

The totals are in and to those who know we’re in a suffering economy, the paradox remains striking. According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, there was more than $80.9 million spent in the campaign to recall Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin). … Continue reading

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Why?

It’s the question as journalists we are trained to ask, more important in many ways than even the “who, what, where, when and how” staples that get lumped alongside it. But today, it won’t just be reporters like myself asking … Continue reading

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