U.S. Senate Race Analysis: Feingold v. Johnson v. Westlake
Download this Campaign Snap-Shot Series The 2010 Wisconsin Senate Race: A Methodical Analysis. Issue Highlights ***Section 1 Senate frontrunners Russ Feingold and Ron Johnson are becoming more visceral in their attacks on one another. With the Wisconsin Senate race officially a “dead heat,” both Ron Johnson and Russ Feingold are intensifying their rhetoric and tone. [...]
Justice John Paul Stevens Announces His Retirement
Last week this column reported that John Paul Stevens, the Supreme Court’s most senior member, was contemplating retirement. Since then, the eldest justice announced that he will retire in May when the Supreme Court’s term concludes for the year. Stevens’ decision to retire could not have come at a worse time for the Democratic Party. [...]
Legislation to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Has Moved Forward In the State Legislature
On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill that would make it illegal to send text messages or emails while operating a motor vehicle. Supporters of this legislation contend that by making it illegal to text and email, the number of traffic fatalities will drastically decrease. However, this bill addresses only these two specific [...]
