Retiring Guy's Digest: 2016-02-21

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Polls predict a Clinton victory in South Carolina, but seriously underestimate her strength

Source: Real Clear Politics (Feb. 10-25 avg.), The New York Times (results)

Clinton wins SC in landslide. (The State, 2/27/2016)

All you need to know. Clinton won black voters by a margin of 84-16, according to network exit polls. African-American voters made up 62 percent of primary voters, up from 55 percent in 2008, according to exit polls. South Carolina was the first state of the 2016 primary season with a significant African-American population.

The worst prognosticators:

Bloomberg: Clinton 53, Sanders 31
Public Policy Polling: Clinton 55, Sanders 34

Masters Gallery Foods receives WMC Special Award for Company Culture

For more information, read 2/25/2016 Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce press release.

Jeffrey Gentine is the son of company founder Leonard Gentine. Michelle is married to Jeffrey.

Source: Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Related WMC awards posts:
Teel Plastics. (2/26/2016)
Generac. &nrebsp;(2/26/2016)

See also:
A message from WMC President Kurt Bauer (Part 1). (9/19/2014)

Wherein you'll see 4 WMC lobbyists, all of whom used to work for Republican legislators in the Wisconsin state capitol. How about that?!

LINCOLN HILLS SCANDAL UPDATE: Scott Walker and the broken chain of command (with Jessie Rodriguez exception)

As quoted in Retired Racine judge on Lincoln Hills letter: Scott Walker 'swept it under the rug'. (Madison.com, 2/27/2016)

Once again, our Governor is out of the loop. That surprise turned to outrage after learning the governor never saw the letter and that years passed until investigations into problems at the Irma youth prison began.

On the other hand, there appears to be no broken chain of command between the Governor's office and the chair of the Assembly Committee on Children & Families. (Holy shit! That gasket-blowin' Bob Gannon is vice-chair.)

As noted in Assembly Chairwoman Shuts Down Discussion of Lincoln Hills Child Abuse. (Press release, 2/24/2016)

Original 2/12/2016 post, "Scott Walker and the broken chain of command", starts here.

Photo credit: Marantha Baptist University

As reported in Scott Walker's office warned in 2012 of safety issues at Lincoln Hills. (Madison.com, 2/12/2016)

As quoted in same article.

Bottom line: Hands-off manager = broken chain of command.

Walker already had his sights set on a bigger prize by then anyway. Couldn't be bothered, I suspect.

Related posts:
Hands-off manager Scott Walker must still be licking his Presidential campaign wounds. (1/14/2016)
Because Scott Walker believes he's hired the best employees to work for the citizens of our state. (1/9/2016)
Selective Republican logic inoperative when applied to Wisconsin juvenile corrections program. (12/24/2015)
The dysfunction of Scott Walker's executive branch of government in 1 defensive quote. (12/20/2015)
Scott Walker and Lincoln Hills School for Boys: Too busy thinking about his (presidential) baby. (12/19/2015)
Still in the news: Lincoln Hills School for Boys. (12/13/2015)
Scott Walker shows us how to deflect (Taking no responsibility, chapter 2). (12/12/2015)
As usual, Scott Walker takes no responsibility. (12/11/2015)
In the news: Lincoln Hills School for Boys, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (12/11/2015)

Related Ethan Allen post:
State property for sale:

Lincoln Hills scandal: Wisconsin Department of Corrections institutes new policy that should have been in place from the start

As reported in State changes communication policies with Wisconsin counties following Lincoln Hills allegations. (Madison. com, 2/27/2016).

The question remains: Will this new policy be implemented?

Related posts:
Scott Walker and the broken chain of command. (2/12/2016)
Hands-off manager Scott Walker must still be licking his Presidential campaign wounds. (1/14/2016)
Because Scott Walker believes he's hired the best employees to work for the citizens of our state. (1/9/2016)
Selective Republican logic inoperative when applied to Wisconsin juvenile corrections program. (12/24/2015)
The dysfunction of Scott Walker's executive branch of government in 1 defensive quote. (12/20/2015)
Scott Walker and Lincoln Hills School for Boys: Too busy thinking about his (presidential) baby. (12/19/2015)
Still in the news: Lincoln Hills School for Boys. (12/13/2015)
Scott Walker shows us how to deflect (Taking no responsibility, chapter 2). (12/12/2015)
As usual, Scott Walker takes no responsibility. (12/11/2015)
In the news: Lincoln Hills School for Boys, Wisconsin Department of Corrections. (12/11/2015)

Related Ethan Allen post:
State property for sale:

Under Scott Walker, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources abandons its mission

Source: WIDNR

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/26.2016

Corporations are people, too. "We can't nibble around the edges," Deputy Secretary Kurt Thiede told employees last week. "We have to make strategic decisions about what we are going to continue to do, where we are going to focus and be brave enough to say we are going to give certain things up."

DNR wasn't nibbling around the edges here.

MilwaukeeJournal Sentinel, 4/22/2015

To ensure the right of all people....to work with people....meh!

The same goes for.....

As reported in DNR blacklisted 16 citizens viewed as pests, chronic complainers. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/26/2016)

Friday, February 26, 2016

Super Tuesday poll bonanza: Trump takes big, cushy lead in Georgia

Source: Real Clear Politics

When America Was Great

Recent state polls:
Massachusetts GOP primary voters don't much like Ted Cruz. (2/26/2016)
4 days til Super Tuesday: It appears that likely GOP Virginia primary voters are difficult to poll. (2/26/2016)
Lightly polled Alabama voters get their Super Tuesday say. (2/26/2016)
5 days til Super Tuesday: Cruz jumps to big lead in Texas, but more volatility in polls likely. (2/25/2016)
In Ohio, Governor Kasich has to setlle for 2nd place. (2/23/2016)
None of the GOP candidates is catching fire in North Carolina. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Rubio rising steadily in Georgia GOP primary polls. (2/23/2016)
As you can see from this Michigan GOP primary poll line graph, a lot has happened since last September, none of it good for Ben Carson. (2/8/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez. (1/31/2016)
Trump more than doubles Rubio and Bush combined numbers in latest Florida Republican Presidential primary poll. (1/20/2016)
Ted Cruz leaps ahead of Donald Trump in latest California poll. (1/6/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now. (11/18/2015)
As the polls churn in Arizona: Trump and Fiorina = big losers; Carson and Rubio = big winners. (11/11/2015)

Massachusetts GOP primary voters don't much like Ted Cruz

Source: Real Clear Politics

What they're saying in the Bay State

Ted Cruz's delegate math problem. (Boston Globe, 2/26/2016)
GOP voters want to be lied to. (Boston Globe, 2/28/2016)

Recent state polls:
4 days til Super Tuesday: It appears that likely GOP Virginia primary voters are difficult to poll. (2/26/2016)
Lightly polled Alabama voters get their Super Tuesday say. (2/26/2016)
5 days til Super Tuesday: Cruz jumps to big lead in Texas, but more volatility in polls likely. (2/25/2016)
In Ohio, Governor Kasich has to setlle for 2nd place. (2/23/2016)
None of the GOP candidates is catching fire in North Carolina. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Trump running away with Massachusetts GOP primary vote (if that means anything). (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Rubio rising steadily in Georgia GOP primary polls. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Native Canadian son Cruz maintains his lead over Trump in Texas. (2/23/2016)
Trump continues to ride high in Nevada. (2/22/2016)
Carson does quite the belly flop in latest Virginia GOP primary poll; Bush just plain sinking. (2/16/2016)
As you can see from this Michigan GOP primary poll line graph, a lot has happened since last September, none of it good for Ben Carson. (2/8/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez. (1/31/2016)
Trump more than doubles Rubio and Bush combined numbers in latest Florida Republican Presidential primary poll. (1/20/2016)
Ted Cruz leaps ahead of Donald Trump in latest California poll. (1/6/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now. (11/18/2015)
As the polls churn in Arizona: Trump and Fiorina = big losers; Carson and Rubio = big winners. (11/11/2015)

4 days til Super Tuesday: It appears that likely GOP Virginia primary voters are difficult to poll

Rubio drops from 27% to 13%? If you insist.

Source: Real Clear Politics

Welcome to Republicans' worst nightmare

Richmond Times-Dispatch, 2/26/2016

Recent state polls:
Lightly polled Alabama voters get their Super Tuesday say. (2/26/2016)
I'm with the Chi-Lites on this Super Tuesday Virginia primary poll: Stoned out of my mind. (2/25/2016)
5 days til Super Tuesday: Cruz jumps to big lead in Texas, but more volatility in polls likely. (2/25/2016)
In Ohio, Governor Kasich has to setlle for 2nd place. (2/23/2016)
None of the GOP candidates is catching fire in North Carolina. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Trump running away with Massachusetts GOP primary vote (if that means anything). (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Rubio rising steadily in Georgia GOP primary polls. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Native Canadian son Cruz maintains his lead over Trump in Texas. (2/23/2016)
Trump continues to ride high in Nevada. (2/22/2016)
Carson does quite the belly flop in latest Virginia GOP primary poll; Bush just plain sinking. (2/16/2016)
As you can see from this Michigan GOP primary poll line graph, a lot has happened since last September, none of it good for Ben Carson. (2/8/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez. (1/31/2016)
Trump more than doubles Rubio and Bush combined numbers in latest Florida Republican Presidential primary poll. (1/20/2016)
Ted Cruz leaps ahead of Donald Trump in latest California poll. (1/6/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now. (11/18/2015)
As the polls churn in Arizona: Trump and Fiorina = big losers; Carson and Rubio = big winners. (11/11/2015)

Lightly polled Alabama voters get their Super Tuesday say

Source: Real Clear Politics

What they're saying in Alabama:

Site for Donald Trump rally in Madison could not be 'worse location,' police say. (al.com, 2/26/2016)
Growing crowd size forces Rubio rally outdoors in Huntsville. (al.com, 2/26/2016)

Recent state polls:
I'm with the Chi-Lites on this Super Tuesday Virginia primary poll: Stoned out of my mind. (2/25/2016)
5 days til Super Tuesday: Cruz jumps to big lead in Texas, but more volatility in polls likely. (2/25/2016)
In Ohio, Governor Kasich has to setlle for 2nd place. (2/23/2016)
None of the GOP candidates is catching fire in North Carolina. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Trump running away with Massachusetts GOP primary vote (if that means anything). (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Rubio rising steadily in Georgia GOP primary polls. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Native Canadian son Cruz maintains his lead over Trump in Texas. (2/23/2016)
Trump continues to ride high in Nevada. (2/22/2016)
Carson does quite the belly flop in latest Virginia GOP primary poll; Bush just plain sinking. (2/16/2016)
As you can see from this Michigan GOP primary poll line graph, a lot has happened since last September, none of it good for Ben Carson. (2/8/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez. (1/31/2016)
Trump more than doubles Rubio and Bush combined numbers in latest Florida Republican Presidential primary poll. (1/20/2016)
Ted Cruz leaps ahead of Donald Trump in latest California poll. (1/6/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now. (11/18/2015)
As the polls churn in Arizona: Trump and Fiorina = big losers; Carson and Rubio = big winners. (11/11/2015)

Generac wins a WMC Grand Award

For more information, read 2/25/2016 Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce press release.

Robert Kern is Generac's founder.

Source: Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Related WMC awards posts:
Teel Plastics. (2/26/2016)

See also:
A message from WMC President Kurt Bauer (Part 1). (9/19/2014)

Wherein you'll see 4 WMC lobbyists, all of whom used to work for Republican legislators in the Wisconsin state capitol. How about that?!

Congratulations to Teel Plastics of Milwaukee, winner of 28th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award

For more information, read 2/25/2016 Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce press release.

Jay Smith is chairman and CEO.

Source: Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old weighs in on Rubio and last night's debate

Featuring such juvenile taunts as 'lightweight', 'choker', and 'little boy'.

@realDonaldTrump

As always, Trump goes against the grain, i.e., the conventional wisdom, but when has that ever hurt him?

Washington Post, 2/26/2016

Most major news outlets and conservative thought leaders are describing last night’s performance in Houston as his best yet. The Florida senator came out swinging, got under Trump’s skin and then – tag-teaming with Ted Cruz – slammed the front-runner on more than a dozen issues.

Rubio 'won', huh? But does it matter?

The New York Times, 2/24/2016

Senator Marco Rubio has persuaded wealthy donors, Republican Party elders and his colleagues in Congress that he represents their best chance to overtake the seemingly invincible force that is Donald J. Trump. He just cannot seem to persuade the voters.

Old news, according to The American Conservative.

Randy Hopp not running for a library board seat this year, now shooting for Kane County Board

As reported in Elgin candidates for Kane County Board talk priorities. (Daily Herald, 2/25/2016)

Related articles:
Randy Hopp may continue to use the Gail Borden Library, but he will not be serving on the board. (4/9/2015)
The Randy Hopp saga returns. (1/8/2015)
Randy Hopp is no longer a Gail Borden library trustee. (5/27/2013)
Elgin Library trustee Randy Hopp not yet fit to stand trial . (5/23/2013)
Sign this guy up for anger management classes. (1/19/2012)
Library board member from hell is here to stay. ( 6/19/2011)
Add Elgin Community College to the list of places where Randy Hopp is banned. (5/2/2011)
Gail Borden's 'board member from hell' is back in the news again. (3/26/2011)
Crossing t's and dotting i's aren't enough for this library board member. (1/15/2011)
The strange saga of Randy Hopp, library trustee. (5/23/2010)

A question of balance: 2-and-out the 2nd time around for Freedom Caucus member Matt Salmon

Freedom Caucus founder announces retirement, citing work-life balance concerns. (Christian Science Monitor, 2/25/2016)

Source: Ballotpedia (2012-2014), Federal Elections Commission (1996, 1998, 2000)

I'd say it's pretty certain that AZ5 will remain in the Republican column after November 8, 2016.

Other Salmon posts:
Matt Salmon presents, The disobedient doggies in the Speaker's kitchen. (1/14/2016.
Freedom Caucus members pledge allegiance to the NRA. (1/6/2016)
The Freedom Caucus, Congress' crybabies (part 6). (12/20/2015)
Planned Parenthood videos altered? Makes no never mind to.. (11/29/2015)
Freedom Caucus 'crazy' Matt Salmon: A man needs a maid (but I have no use for Paul Ryan). (10/24/2015)
Meet 'the crazies' in the U.S. House of Representatives, (9/29/2015)
Meet the members of the Republican Study Committee. (7/1/2015)
No friend to the environment. (11/16/2015)

Dear Tim Huelskamp, I don't think this helps your case

As quoted in Ted Cruz's Washington friends: The House Freedom Caucus. (CNN, 2/26/2016)

Cruz picked up four more endorsements from the group of roughly four dozen Republican House lawmakers in the past week, including Huelskamp, South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford, Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador and Amash, both of whom switched to Cruz after Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul dropped out of the presidential race.

But they do like President Obama much more than they like Washington as personified by Congress.

Source: Real Clear Politics

Other Huelskamp posts:
The Freedom Caucus, Congress' crybabies (part 2). (12/19/2016)
Tim Huelskamp's staff takes the pulse of Kansas State Fair attendees. (10/4/2015)
Meet 'the crazies' in the U.S. House of Representatives. (10/4/2015) Meet the members of the U.S. House of Representatives Freedom Caucus. (9/28/2015)
Meet the members of the Republican Study Committee. (7/12/2015)
No friend to the environment. (1/7/2015)

Western Wisconsin counties with highest levels of child poverty and the Republican governor they voted for

As found at

Poverty across Wisconsin reaches highest level in 30 years

(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/25/2016)

Burnett County (note header photo collage)

Solidly in the Walker camp in both elections.

2016 Wisconsin Supreme Court primary results: Still slumbering.

Rebecca Bradley: 444 (53.4%)
Joanne Kloppenburg: 311 (37.4%)
Joe Donald: 76 (9.2%)

Jackson County (Header emphasizes natural resources, recreation, agriculture)

Democratic candidates more competitive here.

2016 Wisconsin Supreme Court primary results: Up and at 'em!

Joanne Kloppenburg: 927 (56.5%
Rebecca Bradley: 611 (37.2%)
Joe Donald: 103 (6.3%)

Rusk County ('Welcome to" paragraph emphasizes natural resources)

Walker in a cakewalk both times.

2016 Wisconsin Supreme Court primary results: No more snooze alarm.

Rebecca Bradley: 664 (46.5%)
Joanne Kloppenburg: 660 (46.2%)
Joe Donald: 105 (7.3%)

Sawyer County (emphasizes natural resources, 'vacation enjoyment')

Mary Burke shaves Scott Walker's 2010 margin by 424 votes.

2016 Wisconsin Supreme Court primary results: Snoozin'.

Rebecca Bradley: 1262 (49.6%)
Joanne Kloppenburg: 1031 (40.5%)
Joe Donald: 251 (9.9%)

Think about the last 5 years, folks.

Scott Walker's 2016 State of the State address

Economic Innovation Group: The 5 most distressed and 5 most prosperous cities in the U.S.

Poorest Areas Have Missed Out on Boons of Recovery, Study Finds. (The New York Times, 2/24/2016)

From 2010 to 2013, for example, employment in the most prosperous neighborhoods in the United States jumped by more than a fifth, according to the group’s analysis of Census Bureau data. But in bottom-ranked neighborhoods, the number of jobs fell sharply: One in 10 businesses closed down.

Source: Economic Innovation Group

All statistical information from U.S, Census Quick Facts.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Rick Perry drops acid, goes on CNN

Or so it seems.

As quoted in Rick Perry Leaves Door Open For a 2016 Brokered Convention Run: "Whole New Ball Game'. (Mediate, 2/25/2016)

This from a guy who peaked at 5% in the polls in January 2015, then dropped out of contention in late August.

And here I thought I'd never have to use my Rick Perry PowerPoint slide again. Dang!

I'm with the Chi-Lites on this Super Tuesday Virginia primary poll: Stoned out of my mind

Source: Real Clear Politics

Virginia's primary is proportional, not winner-take-all.

Recent state polls:
5 days til Super Tuesday: Cruz jumps to big lead in Texas, but more volatility in polls likely. (2/25/2016)
In Ohio, Governor Kasich has to setlle for 2nd place. (2/23/2016)
None of the GOP candidates is catching fire in North Carolina. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Trump running away with Massachusetts GOP primary vote (if that means anything). (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Rubio rising steadily in Georgia GOP primary polls. (2/23/2016)
Super Tuesday build-up: Native Canadian son Cruz maintains his lead over Trump in Texas. (2/23/2016)
Trump continues to ride high in Nevada. (2/22/2016)
Carson does quite the belly flop in latest Virginia GOP primary poll; Bush just plain sinking. (2/16/2016)
As you can see from this Michigan GOP primary poll line graph, a lot has happened since last September, none of it good for Ben Carson. (2/8/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez. (1/31/2016)
Trump more than doubles Rubio and Bush combined numbers in latest Florida Republican Presidential primary poll. (1/20/2016)
Ted Cruz leaps ahead of Donald Trump in latest California poll. (1/6/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now. (11/18/2015)
As the polls churn in Arizona: Trump and Fiorina = big losers; Carson and Rubio = big winners. (11/11/2015)

Wisconsin is open for dirty business (with parenthetical clarifications)

Wisconsin State Journal, 2/25/2016

No final decisions have been made, but the DNR expects to meet a June deadline for completing a reorganization plan demanded by [Republican] elected officials, agency deputy secretary Kurt Thiede told employees at a videotaped teleconference last week.

And just in case you didn't see this coming, try this headline on for size.

Wisconsin State Journal, 10/4/2015

Nearly five years of one-party Republican rule has significantly altered the way Wisconsin protects its bounty of forests, lakes, streams and other natural resources, and more change ~~may be~~ [are definitely] on the way as the Department of Natural Resources reassesses the work its employees do.

On April 5th, we need to let Walker know that the majority of us aren't gonna be around for him or his pet.

5 days til Super Tuesday: Cruz jumps to big lead in Texas, but more volatility in polls likely

Source: Real Clear Politics

Trump is the only candidate losing ground in the averages.

Dear Ron Johnson, How do you possibly expect to get reelected with these numbers?

After 5 years and nearly 2 months in the U.S. Senate!

Source: Marquette University Law School poll

Related reading:
Ron Johnson's identity challenge with voters. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/3/2016)

One-hit wonder. There are several reasons why Johnson may remain relatively unknown to voters. And they start with how Johnson came to the Senate, said Mark Graul, a Republican operative. Johnson, a businessman from Oshkosh, expertly ran an outsider campaign to topple Feingold in 2010.

Other NoRoJo2016 posts:
Chapter 1. (1/2/2013)
Chapter 2. (1/10/2013)
Chapter 3. (2/12/2013)
Chapter 4. (2/13/2013)
Chapter 5 (3/11/2013)
Chapter 6. (3/25/2013)
Chapter 7. (4/8/2013)
Chapter 8. (4/9/2013)
Chapter 9. (4/12/2013)
Chapter 10. (4/14/2013)
Chapter 11. (5/2/2013)
Chapter 12. (8/15/2013)
Chapter 13: One-trick pony? (10/17/2013)
Chapter 14. (10/24/2013)
Chapter 15. (2/19/2014)
Chapter 16. (3/15/2014)
Ron Johnson for President? Well, he might as well give it a go since he's not going to be re-elected U.S. Senator. (5/14/2014)
Ron Johnson: The sunshine of their love. (6/18/2014)
Chapter 19. If only: The early arrival of NoRoJo16. (7/21/2014)
Chapter 20: As if we need more evidence. (8/3/2014)
Chapter 21. Time to "ween off" RoJo. (8/8/2014)
Chapter 22. The empty head addresses Cuba. (12/22/2014)
Chapter 23. We Really Don't Need Another 6 Years of Deep-Red Embarrassment. (1/9/2015)
Chapter 24. Retiring Guy's illustrated dictionary: 'meaningless'. (4/19/2015)
Chapter 25. Ron Johnson talks out of both sides of his mouth regarding 'career politicians'. (5/17/2015)
Chapter 26. The company he keeps. (12/15/2015)
Chapter 27. Dear Ron Johnson, Some of your best buds in the U.S. Senate are career politicians. (2/4/2016)
Chapter 28. Ron Johnson misreads the Constitution and misinterprets originalism. (2/15/2016)

Rebecca Bradley hitches her wagon to Scott Walker's dimly glimmering star

Source: Marquette Law School poll

Other Rebecca Bradley posts:
Tenants vs. tenets battle it out in Rebecca Bradley endorsement. (2/16/2016)
Three-time Scott Walker appointee Rebecca Bradley underperforms in WI Supreme Court primary election. (2/17/2016)
How Rebecca Bradley interprets the law in her performance as Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. (2/9/2016)
UPDATE: Where have we heard this meme before, Rebecca Bradley? (2/3/2016)
Justice Rebecca Bradley moves her lips but we don't hear a thing: The extended version. (2/2/2016)
Justice Rebecca Bradley moves her lips but we don't hear a thing. (2/2/2016)
In so many words: Let's get down and dirty, Rebecca Bradley has said. (1/29/2016)
Republican donors prefer to take low road in Wisconsin Supreme Court elections. (1/5/2016)
Ain't it funny how time slips away on Rebecca Bradley's empty calendar. (12/21/2015)
Seems as though Scott Walker has a certain Bryan Adams song on his mind whenever Rebecca Bradley wants something. (12/15/2015)
Rebecca Bradley rewrite: Scott Walker's political preference for me is irrelevant. (12/12/2015)
Dear Scott Walker, What do you say about this kind of Rebecca Bradley contraception nonsense? (12/5/2015)
Brad Courtney pimps out Rebecca Bradley. (12/4/2015)
Republicans use rule of law dog whistle to get signatures on Rebecca Bradley's nomination papers in non-partisan Supreme Court race. (12/3/2015)
Rebecca Bradley recklessly alludes to how Scott Walker has politicized her Wisconsin Supreme Court race. (11/19/2015)
Rebecca Bradley responds to JoAnne Kloppenburg comment with her 'rule of law' dog whistle. (11/19/2015)
Rebecca Bradley and the company she keeps (The David Clarke edition) (11/8/2015)
This Rebecca Bradley headline must be from The Onion. (10/26/2015)
It's all about the money: Rebecca Bradley on political and election processes. (10/20/2015)
On the topic of Rebecca Bradley, Scott Walker speaks loudly, clearly. (10/19/2015)
5 days on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and already Rebecca Bradley is receiving awards. (10/17/2015)
Rebecca Bradley asks issue advocacy groups to observe 'rule of courtesy'. (10/16/2015)
To which the packed audience responded with a loud, unified chorus of "THAT'S DEBATABLE!!" (10/12/2015)
Rebecca Bradley talks in code at her christening ceremony. (10/9/2015)
UPDATE: Scott Walker's Supreme Court appointment: Is it all about the money or who gets the money? (10/9/2015)
Rebecca Bradley hopes Scott Walker will punch her $1,350 ticket to a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. (10/5/2015)

Dear gasket-blowin' Bob Gannon, You know this constitutional amendment means the end of Fearless Leader Vos

Constitutional amendment would set term limits for Wisconsin governor, Legislature. (Badger Herald, 2/22/2016)

Bob, your 12-year limit sends these colleagues packing.

Source: Wisconsin Blue Book 2015-2016

And did you know, Bob, that 70 out of 99 of your colleagues have been elected to the Assembly since November 2010?

It seems to me, Bob, there's been a high rate of turnover in your legislative body. A constitutional amendment seems a big waste of time.

And if you could, Bob, please ask Duey if he's run this idea by Fearless Leader Fitzgerald and the other career politicians in his caucus?

Best,

Retiring Guy

P.S. You're quite the old-fashioned kinda guy, eh, Bob?

As quoted in Badger Herald article

Other gasket-blowin' posts:
Turning the gasket-blowin' Bob Gannon's sneering, small-d democrat slur on its head. (1/17/2016)
Dear Alan, the gasket-blowin' Bob Gannon lives in Washington County. (1/13/2016)
When it comes to that gasket-blowin' Bob Gannon, the bird is the word. (1/12/2016)
That gasket-blowin' Bob Gannon is back on the scene with more words of wisdom. (12/21/2015)
The way I see it, Bob Gannon's bill doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell in the Wisconsin State Senate. (11/24/2015)
'Real gun control' as described by the volatile, gasket-blowing Bob Gannon. (10/3/2015)
Bob Gannon boldly blows another gasket. (9/15/2015)
Bob Gannon blows a gasket. (7/6/2015)