Paul Fanlund: Strength of Cap Times Idea Fest 2020 — its hyperlocal focus

Our fourth annual Cap Times Idea Fest, which is virtual this year, is bookended by sessions featuring two major national celebrities — former U.S. AG Eric Holder to lead off and legendary journalist Bob Woodward wrapping things up on Oct. 10 in a conversation with longtime Washington Post colleague and fellow Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss.

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Van Orden in new ad says it’s ‘time to trade in Ron Kind’

Republican Derrick Van Orden released his second TV ad today, saying it’s “time to trade in Ron Kind.” Van Orden’s campaign says the ad will run throughout western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD, but didn’t provide specifics on the buy. In the spot, Van Orden says “as a senior enlisted Navy SEAL,

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Biden slams Trump’s COVID-19 response during Manitowoc visit

Dem presidential candidate Joe Biden in his Wisconsin visit Monday said President Trump choked when it came to his responsibility to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden accused the president of always attempting to change the subject whenever reporters ask him about COVID-19. Biden also noted recordings from author Bob Woodward

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Paul Fanlund: Strength of Cap Times Idea Fest 2020 — its hyperlocal focus

Our fourth annual Cap Times Idea Fest, which is virtual this year, is bookended by sessions featuring two major national celebrities — former U.S. AG Eric Holder to lead off and legendary journalist Bob Woodward wrapping things up on Oct. 10 in a conversation with longtime Washington Post colleague and fellow Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss.

Read More »