Category Archives: U.S. Senate Race

Longing for TV Lenny

Growing up in the Chicago area during the ’70′s and ’80′s, there was no shortage of local characters whose businesses became household names due to their iconic television ads. In my world, there was Celozzi and Ettleson, who always promised … Continue reading

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On the Road Again

The concept of a road trip has definitely changed as I’ve grown from the youngest of four, with three older sisters that I knew I could annoy by clapping really loudly in an enclosed car to now being the father … Continue reading

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Online and On Demand

I’ve been thinking a lot about the Muppets lately and not just because I have three kids age five and under. There was the hysterical story from Slate magazine that came out recently that Swedes actually thought the Swedish Chef … Continue reading

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Television Strategy

Turn on a television anywhere in Wisconsin these days and you’re likely to see a political commercial, but where you live determines the messages you’re hearing. As WisPolitics.com reports this morning: “Gov. Scott Walker’s TV recent ad focus has been … Continue reading

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Thompson gets in, Here and Now preview

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R-Wisconsin) is now officially a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin). The former chief executive from Elroy made the announcement at a Waukesha machine shop yesterday. In his … Continue reading

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