Wednesday, August 26, 2015

It bears repeating, Jamelle; On paper or otherwise, Wisconsin is not a blue state


Photo credit: Wisconsin Public Radio

As reported in Tim Pawlenty 2.0?   Scott Walker’s presidential campaign is flailing, and it’s not just because of Trump. (Slate, 8/25/2015)


Since 1992, a Republican has occupied the Governor's office for 16 of 24 years.  (Paint 2014 and 2015 red.)
 
 Source:  Ballotpedia


Since 1992, Republicans have held the majority in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 19 of 24 years. (Paint 2014 and 2015 red.)

 Source:  Ballotpedia


Since 1992, Republicans have held the majority in the Wisconsin State Senate for 13 of 24 years. (Paint 2014 and 2015 red.)





During the past quarter century, Wisconsin has clearly been a reddish-purple state that has a recent history of consistently voting Democratic in Presidential elections.

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