Category Archives: President Obama
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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Washington Week / Wisconsin Vote Special
In recent times Wisconsin has swum in the backwaters of national interest when it comes to presidential elections. The rap is we’re a state that’s predictable for electing Republicans for nearly any office BUT President. Badger State voters have favored Democrats over Republicans for President in … Continue reading
Health Reform Ruling Reax
In arguably the most anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling since Bush v. Gore determined the winner of the Presidency in 2000, the Affordable Care Act was ruled constitutional this morning on a 5-4 vote. Here’s a link to the 193-page … Continue reading
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Swing state
Frame of references always matter. I remember when I was covering politics in Colorado and was interviewing an older observer of the state’s electoral history. I said something to the extent of, “The state’s becoming a swing state.” After a … Continue reading
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