
Dave Cieslewicz: So much for that
Today’s theme is that stuff changes. For two nights the Republicans did a fair job of lowering the temperature on their rhetoric. I doubted they could keep it up. They didn’t.
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Today’s theme is that stuff changes. For two nights the Republicans did a fair job of lowering the temperature on their rhetoric. I doubted they could keep it up. They didn’t.

In my lifetime, and of course, decades before that in the rearview mirror too, the spouses of the candidates and nominees were front and center each night of the convention.

Getting around the Republican National Convention and its security perimeter can be challenging. Entrances are not always exits. Vehicle checkpoints can be different from pedestrian checkpoints. Some points are far busier than others. Navigating all of this on foot can make for some longer-than-expected detours.

It’s election season, and in addition to being out campaigning for my own reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly, I am out educating voters to say “YES” to their own best interests on the August 13th primary ballot.

In the United States, the opioid epidemic has had a profound impact on many communities, including veterans. Veterans often face unique challenges such as chronic pain, mental health issues like PTSD, and the many stresses involved in transitioning back to “ordinary” life as a civilian.

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I’m not the only one scrambling to figure out how Saturday changed the tone for this week. The Daily Show picked up and shipped back to New York City, canceling all of their live tapings in Milwaukee and canceled their Monday night show entirely. I’ve spoken to other journalists and media folks who said they have scrapped some of their stories and plans as well.

So, now with Biden’s age issues on the back burner, all eyes are on Trump and the Republicans and how they react to the events in Pennsylvania. Is this the thing that brings us back to our senses or will it be just another event used to excite the base?

Wisconsin Democrats have long tried to dehumanize and vilify Donald Trump. Now that their rhetoric has led to actual consequences, they’re attempting to distance themselves from it. All Wisconsinites should make them own it.

While comments and condemnations were pouring in from foreign leaders, political leaders, former presidents Obama and Bush, etc., there was nothing coming from the White House. Silence. It was almost two full hours from the time of the attempted assassination until Biden said anything. And then he said it in a post on X.

Milwaukee party official Hilario Deleon winning national, international attention.

Protesters held a peaceful march through downtown streets as the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee.

It is time we insulate the court from political winds, donors and party ideology.

The man Trump has picked as his vice presidential running mate was once the ultimate Never Trumper.

The benefits of digesting manure and food-processing waste include bigger harvests with less synthetic fertilizer, less odor, safer groundwater, fewer new landfills and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Today’s theme is that stuff changes. For two nights the Republicans did a fair job of lowering the temperature on their rhetoric. I doubted they could keep it up. They didn’t.

In my lifetime, and of course, decades before that in the rearview mirror too, the spouses of the candidates and nominees were front and center each night of the convention.

Getting around the Republican National Convention and its security perimeter can be challenging. Entrances are not always exits. Vehicle checkpoints can be different from pedestrian checkpoints. Some points are far busier than others. Navigating all of this on foot can make for some longer-than-expected detours.

It’s election season, and in addition to being out campaigning for my own reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly, I am out educating voters to say “YES” to their own best interests on the August 13th primary ballot.

In the United States, the opioid epidemic has had a profound impact on many communities, including veterans. Veterans often face unique challenges such as chronic pain, mental health issues like PTSD, and the many stresses involved in transitioning back to “ordinary” life as a civilian.

How can you hate a political party that loves dogs and now, thanks to Saturday at Butler PA, enjoys … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the

The Republicans are having a good convention. There is less red meat (though still plenty of it) to … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State

While we need to deplore the violence, we also need to make sure that this master of deceit doesn’t … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the

There is a line from American history alerting us this week to the fact there is a higher and more n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on

The national media has discovered Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who just four years ago was a lo… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which

Sunny skies and abundant winds are not just part of our quality of life here in Wisconsin. Theyalso … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State

I’m not the only one scrambling to figure out how Saturday changed the tone for this week. The Daily Show picked up and shipped back to New York City, canceling all of their live tapings in Milwaukee and canceled their Monday night show entirely. I’ve spoken to other journalists and media folks who said they have scrapped some of their stories and plans as well.

So, now with Biden’s age issues on the back burner, all eyes are on Trump and the Republicans and how they react to the events in Pennsylvania. Is this the thing that brings us back to our senses or will it be just another event used to excite the base?

Wisconsin Democrats have long tried to dehumanize and vilify Donald Trump. Now that their rhetoric has led to actual consequences, they’re attempting to distance themselves from it. All Wisconsinites should make them own it.

While comments and condemnations were pouring in from foreign leaders, political leaders, former presidents Obama and Bush, etc., there was nothing coming from the White House. Silence. It was almost two full hours from the time of the attempted assassination until Biden said anything. And then he said it in a post on X.

Milwaukee party official Hilario Deleon winning national, international attention.

Protesters held a peaceful march through downtown streets as the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee.

It is time we insulate the court from political winds, donors and party ideology.

The man Trump has picked as his vice presidential running mate was once the ultimate Never Trumper.

The benefits of digesting manure and food-processing waste include bigger harvests with less synthetic fertilizer, less odor, safer groundwater, fewer new landfills and lower greenhouse gas emissions.