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Bruce Murphy: Is Wisconsin now a blue state?
So says Tommy Thompson. But he’s dead wrong.

Mark Belling: The election disaster can’t be blamed on anybody in Wisconsin
When even Texas gives the Democrats a clean sweep, it’s pretty apparent that this was a national wave. The election was undeniably a rejection of President Trump.

Lane Taylor Donovan: Reproductive rights should be top priority for Democrats
Reproductive rights should be one of the Democrats’ legislative priorities — not just because Wisconsinites deserve bodily autonomy, but because reproductive rights touch so many other issues that are central to creating a more equitable Wisconsin.

James N. Fitzhenry: Gun safety summit: 5 ideas for making Milwaukee safer
When you get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations, you can find ideas and common ground.

M.D. Kittle: Republicans double down on John Thune’s failed leadership
Despite losing at least seven GOP seats and the majority in a gruesome midterm, 31 Republican senators thought it a good idea to go ahead with the conference leadership election.

Steven Walters: For first time in 18 years, Democrats control budget process
Which legislators will serve on two key committees deciding how to spend $114 billion?

LaKeshia Myers: You voted, now what?
Creating a legislative policy agenda for the people.

Richard Moore: Foreign land interests imperil Wisconsin, nation
One of the biggest consequences of last week’s GOP devastation will be the honest-to-goodness potential forfeiture of land to the state and other alien parties, to the point that the people of Wisconsin may not control Wisconsin at all.

Bill Berry: Slate of young, diverse leaders ushers in new era
Among the many remarkable storylines from last week’s elections is what happened here in Wisconsin, where our newly elected slate of constitutional officers is in step with the generational change we witnessed across the nation.

Spencer Black: For Democrats, the hard work begins now
The great night for Democrats should not obscure the fact that the party brand is not great. However, Democrats have a historic opportunity to improve that brand dramatically and to reestablish the party in areas of the country where it has itself been close to political extinction.

Jim Piwowarczyk: David Crowley redistricting flip-flop: ‘Not going forward’ in 2025, ‘I will sign it’ now
In September 2025, David Crowley told FOX6 “we’re not going forward with redistricting mid-cycle” and said “we have to protect our democracy.” Less than a week after Democrats won a trifecta this November, he says, “if the bill was to reach my desk, I will sign it.” The map he is ready to toss is Tony Evers’ map, and Democrats just won half of Wisconsin’s congressional seats on it.

John Nichols: Elections a nod to Wisconsin’s rich diversity
It was not surprising that on Tuesday many Wisconsinites were celebrating the growing diversity of our state government.

Gregory Humphrey: A lesson from Wisconsin in 1988: Election ends, respect shouldn’t
A congratulatory call does not confer legitimacy that voters have not already established. Nor does it require the losing candidate to endorse the winner’s agenda. It simply recognizes the conclusion of a democratic contest.

Dave Zweifel: JD Vance’s ugly campaign behavior will backfire
His actions and rhetoric during an important national election ought to disqualify him from the start. If the country truly wants to rid itself of Trumpism — its chaos, unaccountability and corruption — it also needs to rid itself of Vance.

Steve Busalacchi: Why journalism still matters
When you get your news from journalists, you’re supporting professionals and companies dedicated to accuracy, fairness and balance.

James E. Causey: OnlyFans grandma reveals truth about need for second income
72-year-old great-grandmother is making money on OnlyFans, but she’s hardly alone. More Americans are finding creative ways to earn extra cash, sometimes in the most unexpected places.

James Causey: From 53206 to governor’s mansion, Crowley’s remarkable trek
From childhood evictions and family struggles to Wisconsin’s highest office, David Crowley’s remarkable journey is a story of resilience, second chances and making history.

Bill Kaplan: Regular folks won, expand healthcare coverage
America, including Wisconsin, is in a new ballgame. Wisconsin will show how to move forward with humanity and speed to expand Medicaid with 90 percent federal funding.

Michelle Bryant: Right on time: America reminds us who we can be
For those moments when hope seemed out of reach, November 3rd was a reminder that sometimes, just sometimes, things happen right on time.

Jessica McBride: Is David Crowley chronically dishonest?
Budget-error gate fits a disturbing pattern.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Ron Johnson will seek a fourth term in the U.S. Senate
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson will run for reelection now that the GOP is the minority party. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 30
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the final Marquette University Law School Poll, early voting numbers, record-breaking campaign spending, the closing days of campaigning and more.