Voting/Elections
Background on the 4 Governor Candidates
Joel Brennan
Former Secretary, WI Dept. of Administration (2019–2022); ex-president, Greater Milwaukee Committee
The last candidate to enter (December 2025), Brennan runs on executive and budget experience, touting the nearly $4 billion surplus and $1.7 billion rainy-day fund built during his time as Evers' top cabinet official, plus his renegotiation of the Foxconn contract. He pitches himself as a pragmatic manager who can both stand up to Trump's "chaos" and work across the aisle with Republicans. One of 11 children, he previo...
Impeachment Is the Only Answer
There is no doubt that we are in the midst of an authoritarian takeover of our country. Trump said he would be a “dictator on day one” and he meant it. All his actions since taking office have been intended to seize unlimited presidential power.
In 2017, we hoped that Trumpism was a fluke and would self-destruct. We hoped his ignorance, incompetence and harmful policies would turn even conservative Republicans against him. But 2024 proved this notion wrong. We can no longer hope that “this too shall pass.”
“What is happening now is not ...
Wisconsin’s 7th CD Primary Candidates
Last week I wrote about the primary election for Wisconsin's next governor. This week I discuss the candidates running for the 7th Congressional district.
But first a comment on the media and the Wisconsin governors race. The media is repeating the false narrative that with five candidates the Democrats are divided and the Republicans are united behind one candidate. The truth is the Democrats are engaged in a democratic primary election where the voters decide the final candidate. The Republicans had four candidates until the “great leader” chose (endor...
Heart of the North 7th Congressional District Picnic
Democratic Candidates Potluck Picnic Set for August 8
You're invited to a picnic on Saturday, August 8 in the great North Woods to hear from local and statewide Democratic candidates running in the August 11 primary election. The Democratic Party of Sawyer County and Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation is hosting the picnic to give everyone a chance to meet Democratic candidates.
Join your 7th Congressional District friends and neighbors from noon to 5 p.m., August 8, at Ojibwa Town Park, W7911 State Highway 70 between the village of Ojibwa and ...
Questioning Patriotism
Repetition is essential for learning. It is also a way to manipulate and control people's thinking. Advertisers bombard people with frequent messages to get them to buy stuff. Dictators repeat the “big lie” until it becomes accepted as truth.
This article is an updated repeat from the past. Hopefully, people will learn and think more deeply about messaging on patriotic holidays. What is the purpose of the ubiquitous flag waving and platitudes that pass for pride in our country?
“Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior ...
Do Your Research
The November election is just 3 1/2 months away. In ads and speeches, candidates for elected office often talk about their hometown roots to convince citizens they will serve their wants and needs. In two of his ads our current district House of Representative member and candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany plays on this theme.
It is noteworthy then that Mr. Tiffany called on a Texas based group to help him oppose a conservation project, the Pelican River Forest easement, that was designed to protect natural
resources in three northern Wisconsin counties.
The ...
CALLING DEMOCRATS COMMUNIST IS A SCARE TACTIC
The claim that Democrats want communism is not a political argument — it is a distraction. It is designed to frighten voters rather than inform them, and it deserves a direct, factual response.
The Democratic Party is home to three distinct mainstream ideological groups, and not one of them advocates for communism.
The largest group — Centrist Democrats — fully embraces market capitalism and private enterprise. They support free trade, public-private partnerships, and fiscal responsibility. Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden represent this tradition. ...
7th Congressional Forums
July 21, 2026 – 6:30 – 7th Congressional District Candidate Forum – NTC
This is a joint event with four other local Leagues. The plan is to have the candidates come to Wausau and then live stream the event to four community colleges in the 7th district.
As for the Governor’s all of the candidates approved by WEC will be invited. Each candidate will have the same question with the same time.
Debra Cronmiller, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin League will be the moderator.
WORKING ON – September - 85th District Assembly Forum – TBD
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Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates
August 11th is the Partisan Primary in Wisconsin. Currently there are five Democratic and two Republican candidates for governor. On the Republican side Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Tiffany will be the candidate in November. His 27-year-old opponent has no chance. The Democratic contest has no clear leader, but who wins will be extremely important for Wisconsin.
In this article I provide some thoughts and information to help people make their decision for a Democratic candidate.
All the Democratic candidates have similar positions the issues and good ...