Jerry Bader, Author at RightWisconsin

Graul: No Blue Wave Evident In Wisconsin Special Elections

by Jerry Bader | Jun 14, 2018 | Features, Podcasts

“…for really the first time in a while here in Wisconsin I think Republicans have reason to have optimism today about looking towards November.”

Wisconsin Being Watched Tue. For Blue Wave Clues

by Jerry Bader | Jun 12, 2018 | Features

National political watchers are focusing on two Wisconsin special elections Tuesday, looking for evidence of a fall “Blue Wave” of Democratic electoral success.

Did Frostman Duck Radio Debate?

by Jerry Bader | Jun 7, 2018 | Features

WHBY Appleton talk radio host Josh Dukelow attempted to arrange an on-air debate between the candidates in the 1st Senate District special election June 12. Dukelow told Media Trackers via email that the effort failed because he couldn’t get Democrat Caleb Frostman’s campaign to commit.

Is a Blue Wave Still in The Wisconsin Forecast?

by Jerry Bader | May 30, 2018 | Features

Is the forecast changing as June approaches? National polls show the Democratic advantage in Congressional races shrinking, and there are two events: one this week and another two weeks from now that may give indications as to whether that shift is occurring in Wisconsin as well.

Crute: “Evers called Me An F-ing Liar”

by Jerry Bader | May 17, 2018 | Features

Liberal Milwaukee talk radio host and former gubernatorial candidate Mike Crute is accusing State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers of calling him an “f-ing liar.”

No Walker Endorsement in 1st Senate District GOP Primary

by Jerry Bader | Apr 19, 2018 | Features

Governor Scott Walker is remaining neutral in the Republican primary for a special election in the 1st State Senate District.

GOP State Senate Candidate Renard Mum on Prevailing Wage Stance

by Jerry Bader | Apr 17, 2018 | Features

Alex Renard’s silence on the issue is notable because former Assembly Speaker John Gard, who appears to have a central role in Renard’s campaign, represented as a lobbyist a union that opposed the repeal.

Lawmakers Explain Jacque Snub

by Jerry Bader | Apr 7, 2018 | Features

In a rare move, State Representatives Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna), Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), John Nygren (R-Marinette), David Steffen (R-Howard), and John Macco (R-Bellevue) announced they were endorsing 24-year-old Alex Renard. The move raised eyebrows among many political observers.

Brown County Board Candidate Tried to Erase Public Input

by Jerry Bader | Mar 26, 2018 | Features

A candidate for a Brown County Board of Supervisors seat in the April 3 election, who is a county Board of Health (BOH) member, is accused of attempting to erase from the public record comments two citizens made at a BOH meeting last year

WI GOP Insiders: Concern Over Fall Elections “Is Indeed Dire”

by Jerry Bader | Mar 19, 2018 | Features

Wisconsin was one of three improbable state victories that propelled Donald Trump to the White House in 2016. But without immediate Republican Party course corrections, the state’s conservative revolution could screech to a halt after the November elections, or even be reversed in some areas.