Political

Let's play a little game called "who said it?"

We're well over a year away from the Presidential Election of 2016 and the field of declared candidates is unusually large;  Almost 25 people are in the running between the Democrats and the Republicans.  With that many politicians vying for the Oval Office, it's no wonder that the average American …

In a lot of ways, it's become a prerequisite to running for the highest office in our country: You're required to attend the Iowa State Fair and - more importantly - eat something on a stick.  While it says nothing at all about the qualifications these candidates posses, it somehow ma…

He said what!?!?!?!

Later this year, the Duluth International Airport will be renamed in honor of the late Jim Oberstar - the congressman from Chisholm who championed Northland causes during his 36 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Saint Louis County Commissioners have pledged $30,000 to help the project - a…

Things are not looking good for Wisconsin's middle class, and job growth is even worse according to an article in wisconsingazette.com. Despite Governor Walker's promise of job growth in the state,statistics show the opposite is true.

Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin DNR secretary says she's considering putting the naming rights up for sale for state parks, trying to boost financial support. Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts would significantly cut the budget for state parks, and rely on increased camping fees instead.

I hardly ever discuss politics, but I do admit I get a kick out of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. While you or I may or may not agree with his politics, he does have enough nerve to tell people off when the situation demands.

According to an article in the Huffington Post, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker seems to be okay with the fact that many full-time workers in his state earn only $7.25 per hour. There are several organizations, and wage earners who disagree. This is a hot topic not only in Wisconsin, but other state…

Yesterday I posted on the Voter Photo ID Law affecting  Wisconsin residents. Things have since changed, as the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Wisconsin from implementing a law requiring voters to present photo IDs, overturning a lower court decision that would have put the law in place …

When you go to vote this November, Wisconsin residents will be required to show a Voter Photo ID. This should not be a major problem for most, however it does raise questions, for example:

It seems like it's almost always the election season.  One of the ways that it's evidenced is the population of political signs that appear almost everywhere.  One of the most-visible places for these signs is along roadways.  Major highways bring lots of traffic and with it…