Tag Archives: Scott Walker

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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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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Here and Now rundown

Hi there all, sorry for the delay in posting this. I’m filling in for Frederica today on the program and here’s what we have for you. We’ll ask freshmen Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Rep. Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) whether they … 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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Hatfields and McCoys?

Maybe it was because the last year and a half has been so unusual or full of incidents like beer being poured on a lawmaker’s head or a wife running over her husband with her car because he didn’t want … Continue reading

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