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by Ken Van Doren • Wisconsin Patriot Groups coalition scheduled a debate for Republican gubernatorial and US Senate candidates, which in each case, at least one candidate opted out of. The names have been withheld to protect the guilty. Question- WHY would a candidate NOT appear in a debate, NOT use that as an opportunity…

Christopher Horner Brings Sanity to UW-Oshkosh

The people in attendance on Tuesday, April 27th at the Christopher Horner event at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received a rare treat of intense intellectual examination of fact and history. Horner, known worldwide for his scrutiny and criticism of the man-made-global-warmingleading- to-catastrophe hypothesis, systematically laid out the logical basis of what this fabricated crisis was…

Ann Coulter Rocks UWM with Wit and Wisdom

Another titan of conservative commentary echoed through the hallowed halls of our own University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 20th. Ann Coulter, continually demonized by the left for her unrelenting criticism of their ideology and policy proposals with an endless collection of facts, data and logic, became the latest national conservative figure to appear…

Chicago Region Sales Taxes Surge By Nearly $1 Billion

[Reprinted from 2007 Budget & Tax Publication to demonstrate the implications of instituting an RTA.] by Steve Stanek Sales taxes in the Chicago area could climb $1 billion this year, making Chicago the most expensive city in the United States in which to shop and dine. The tax hikes have been imposed by the Regional…

The Lieutenant Governor

by Keith Best OK, I give up. Just what does the Lt. Governor do in the State of Wisconsin? As I take a look at the current office holder, Barbara Lawton, I would have to say who the heck knows. The Lt. Governors salary would have to be considered a complete waste of tax payer…

Ed Thompson Steps Down as Mayor, Steps Up Senate Campaign

Tomah, Wisconsin–State Senate candidate Ed Thompson made the following statement upon the completion of his term as Mayor of Tomah. “I have loved serving as Mayor of Tomah over the last two years. The city council, volunteer committees, city employees, and Tomah residents have been my pleasure to work with and serve. As Mayor, I…