Politics - Nov. 29, 2005
Opinion: Lautenschlager/Falk race really about governor's battle
It is a widely accepted fact that Gov. Jim Doyle encouraged Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, a former 2002 gubernatorial rival, to run against fellow Democratic Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager. But why? There's a very good strategic reason. Look at the election map.
Tags: Boxer, WisPolitics, Lautenschlager, Doyle, Republicans, Democrats

Politics - Nov. 15, 2005
Opinion: GOP troubles could boost state Dems in '06
It's understandable why Wisconsin Democrats might allow themselves a little optimism these days about their chances at the 2006 ballot box. What's in store for politicos who had to run on -- or anywhere near -- George Bush's accomplishments?
Tags: Rowen, WisPolitics, Democrat, Republican, Iraq, DeLay, Bush, Lautenschlager

Milwaukee Buzz - April 19, 2005
Opinion: Macho politicking on concealed carry makes no sense
There's a whiff of gun-totin' vigilantism in the air, thanks to politicians like Waukesha County District Attorney Paul Bucher and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. They think the answer to crime is getting more guns in what they say are the right hands.
Tags: Bucher, Jeb Bush, concealed weapons, conceal and carry, school shooting, Ratzmann, New York Times, Lautenschlager, Von Hollen, Thomas Ray Mitchell, guns, gun control, The Minutemen, NRA