Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?

Alex Lasry, Sarah Godlewski and Tom Nelson each dropped out of the race to back Mandela Barnes before the primary.

This election cycle, looks like Ron Johnson wins the political PowerBall by drawing Mandela Barnes as his lucky ticket.

Now that the Democrats have cleared the field for Barnes, it’s time to dig in on where he really stands on policy issues.

The tech entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic presidential contender is focused these days on shaking up the political process.

The state’s current growth trajectory is sizable enough that even if Barca’s %5.4 billion estimate turns out to be too high, revenues will still be high enough to pay for substantial tax rate relief.

Democrats must reacquaint themselves with the bully pulpit and condemn Republican actions that harm human lives, while noting that their extremism functions as both a diversion preventing discussion of real issues, and a threat to our democracy.

Would governor use his power to pardon anyone convicted under 1849 abortion ban?

Voters who try to use it will find it allows budget cuts in few categories of spending.

Listening sessions are underway for a new farm bill. What needs to be there and what doesn’t?

The Wisconsin UW system has a number of bones and funerary objects that must be repatriated to the proper tribes.

Organic Valley has been committed to green energy for most of its history.

Making inroads in Milwaukee could help carry the State of Wisconsin, which might be the key to a Republican President winning in 2024.

The worry is that if Congress doesn’t get its act together soon to address climate change, many of the parks will become inhospitable to visitors.

A voter can spoil their ballot for reasons that include making a mistake, changing their mind or because their candidate dropped out of the race.

A recent ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court made securing open government a more expensive — and daunting — proposition for citizens, media and any one else seeking public records.

Thanks to Biden’s leadership, Democrats in both the Senate and the House have pledged to pass this historic health care bill before the August recess.

There’s been far too little attention to economic conditions, far too much time in virtue signaling.