Wisconsin
The Quotable Jim Sensenbrenner
One of Capitol Hill’s most outspoken critics of the mass data collection undertaken by the last two presidential administrations shares his thoughts on fear-mongering, Edward Snowden, and the long winter of 2014.
Read MoreCould Republicans Sweep All 9 Midwestern Gubernatorial Elections in 2014?
It has only happened one time in the last 90+ years, but the political climate just might allow the GOP to claim all nine Midwestern governorships on the ballot this November.
Read More10 Members of Congress Who Are Also TV Shows
Michael Grimm. Mark Sanford. Duncan Hunter. Paul Ryan. The 113th Congress is full of U.S. Representatives with television program namesakes.
Read MoreDéjà Vu: Wisconsin’s 2014 US House Elections
Wisconsin has elected the same U.S. House delegation in back-to-back cycles just 12 times since statehood in 1848 but is likely to do so next November.
Read MoreWisconsin Veterans in Midst of Record US House Delegation Drought
It has been more than 10 years since a veteran was elected to serve in the U.S. House from the Badger State – the longest period in state history
Read MoreWill Wisconsin Elect a Female Governor in 2014?
Women have yet to land a major party gubernatorial nomination in the Badger State, but that may all change with Mary Burke in 2014.
Read MoreScott Walker’s Ticket to Ride: Obama in the White House?
Wisconsin voters have elected a governor from a different political party than the sitting president in 26 of the last 31 elections dating back to 1932; the GOP is 15-4 with a Democrat in the White House while Democrats are 1-18.
Read MoreUnusual Exits: 6 Members of Congress Killed by Accidental Gunshots
Hunting moose…hunting ducks…cleaning a shotgun…a half-dozen members of Congress learned too late about the importance of firearms safety.
Read MoreTime for a Change: Turnover in Wisconsin’s US House Seats in 2014?
More than 1 in 5 Wisconsin U.S. House seats have flipped in cycles ending in ‘4’ (one full cycle after redistricting).
Read MoreWould Scott Walker Resign During a 2nd Gubernatorial Term?
Of the 71 gubernatorial election winners before Walker in Wisconsin history, only three failed to complete their term by resigning from office.
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