James Wigderson
Wigderson Library & Pub
No More Milwaukee Nice
Milwaukeeans have a reputation for being “nice” but they show less manners at a show downtown than someone attending a baseball game.
Dan Kelly and Other Nonsense
I can’t speak about politics before the 20th Century in Wisconsin, but I can assure you Kelly was not the worst loser in the modern era.
Former Mequon Mayor Endorses Van Mobley
Both of Van’s opponents were among only 15 Wisconsin Republicans who signed a letter asking Vice President Pence to break the law and block the certification of the election. That is crazy and wrong.
Now Is the Winter…
In the last year of my father’s life, he could not always remember where he was. Alzheimers meant that he could stand in the kitchen, look out the window, and not recognize what he saw.
Why is Bob Spindell on the Wisconsin Election Commission?
Spindell’s appointment is a statement by the RPW they are completely uninterested in the fair administration of our state’s election laws.
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Ron Johnson Goes to the Trump Playbook
Johnson went to the Trump playbook of casting doubt on the election results before Election Day
You maniacs! You blew it up!
Congratulations Democrats. Thanks to you, talking apes may be a preferable future.
A funeral for a sinful priest
There is a difference between a simple Christian burial and a Mass presided over by one of the Princes of the Church at the Cathedral where Weakland no longer presided.
Things Presidents and Senators Say
The GOP’s outrage is from the same party that throws accusations of Socialism, Marxism and anything else towards the Democratic Party.
Trump the Pagan God
We’re now leap-frogging Trump’s sainthood to full-blown pagan god-emperor.
Last Train to Waukesha
“In Waukesha, being called ‘a train’ is an insult,” he said.
NEWS
CNN: Wisconsin sends an undeniable warning to the GOP
The trend of Republicans losing suburban votes began before Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Dan Kelly and Other Nonsense
I can’t speak about politics before the 20th Century in Wisconsin, but I can assure you Kelly was not the worst loser in the modern era.
Kevin McCarthy and Respect in the House
Did McCarthy expect that somehow some respect for tradition would cause every member of the House Republican caucus to vote for their leader when the time came? Did he think that he was dealing with honorable people who would make traditional demands in exchange for their support?
Spindell Story Hits The Bulwark
Bob Spindell bragging about voter suppression received national attention from Charlie Sykes’ newsletter “Morning Shots” from The Bulwark.
I’m on Mastadon now, too
I’m on Mastadon, on the Newsies server, tooting apparently. https://newsie.social/@Wigderson
Republicans Need Women in 2024
Maybe Tim Michels just needed more women.
Hey look, it’s me on the TV
WISC-TV interviewed James Wigderson about his decision not to support the Republican ticket this year.
James Wigderson and His Critics
My op-ed endorsing Barnes for Senate and Gov. Tony Evers against challenger Tim Michels stirred up some interesting reactions.
Barnes Storming and Evers’ Second Chance
It’s not a question of supporting Evers and Barnes on policy
