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Jimmy Irish previews the Super Bowl
Today is the Super Bowl. I’ll probably tune in at half time to see The Who. I know people don’t believe me when I say this, but the older I get, the less I’m interested in professional sports. So I decided to consult my long-time bookie friend, “Jimmy Irish,” last night to get his thoughts about the game. “Jimmy Irish” has been a close observer of the... [Read more]
How much is that mayor in the window?
Waukesha mayoral candidate Jeff Scrima has a promise on his campaign website to only take $35,500 per year in salary. The polite response is that this was clearly an idea not well thought through. Or, to put it another way, it’s just stupid and low pandering unbecoming of a candidate for mayor. I understand not wanting to support the increase in the mayor’s salary. I understand some politicians... [Read more]
Enriquez gets important endorsement for mayor
Darryl Enriquez, former Journal Sentinel writer and candidate for mayor in Waukesha, just received the endorsement of State Representative Bill Kramer. From the press release: State Representative Bill Kramer endorses Darryl Enriquez for Waukesha Mayor Cites Enriquez’s commitment to economic growth, controlling government spending Waukesha, WI – Today, State Representative Bill Kramer (R-Waukesha)... [Read more]
The race to watch: Vukmir vs. Sullivan
In this week’s column for the Waukesha Freeman, a closer look at what could be the most important race in the state aside from the race for governor. Not bad for just 50 cents at your favorite newsstand. Publication: Waukesha Freeman (Conley); Date:2010 Feb 04; Section:Opinion; Page Number: 8A Now is the time for Republicans GOP two seats away from controlling state Senate A Republican Party... [Read more]
Some dating advice for State Assembly Speakers
Let’s all go to the lobby, Let’s all go to the lobby. Let’s all go to the lobby, To find ourselves a treat. Remember the Good Old Days when a politician climbing into bed with a lobbyist meant getting an extra campaign contribution in exchange for a vote? Remember former Democratic Party chairman Joe Wineke who got into all sorts of trouble with his party when he took a side job... [Read more]
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