Bill Kaplan: Ryan and Trump had a bad week

Ryan and Trump had a bad week By Bill Kaplan The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. House Speaker Paul Ryan and President-elect Trump had a bad week. Before Ryan was reelected as speaker House Republicans tried to secretly eviscerate the House ethics process. The weak-kneed Ryan “was rolled by his caucus” (New York Times). Democratic members of Congress and outraged voters denounced the GOP backsliding. Soon Trump sent a tweet – not condemning Republicans – just complaining about priorities. Trump wants Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act

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MON AM Update: WMC poll shows state residents split over gas tax hike

From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin residents are almost evenly split on whether the state should increase the gas tax to raise money for the transportation fund, according to a new poll commissioned by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. The poll of 506 Wisconsin voters, conducted in Dec. 12-14 by the Washington, D.C.-based Tarrance Group, shows 49 percent of respondents favor a gas tax i… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot

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Bill Kaplan: Ryan and Trump had a bad week

Ryan and Trump had a bad week By Bill Kaplan The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. House Speaker Paul Ryan and President-elect Trump had a bad week. Before Ryan was reelected as speaker House Republicans tried to secretly

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