Gov. XX in 2018
Re “Six Democrats Who Could Challenge Walker in 2018” (Madland, Isthmus.com, 1/29/2016): I’d like to see a female Democrat candidate in 2018. I hope she has a sterling background that the media or the Republicans can’t punch holes through.We don’t need another Mary Burke situation. I would hope she supports women’s issues as well as the general issues that Wisconsinites are facing with jobs, the economy, and education. I join others who are displeased with Walker’s announcement that he’s running for a third term.
Wanda Bischoff (via Facebook)
I would like to see Peter Barca throw his hat in the ring. He has been a very vocal critic of the Walker administration. I believe he would have some great ideas to turn the state around.
Chuck Johnston (via Comments)
Forget about anyone from Dane or Milwaukee counties. The irrational hate for anything and everything having to do with those two counties is rampant in every other part of the state. The candidate doesn’t have to appeal to progressives or the Democratic base as much as just be an alternative to the embarassment and disgrace that is Walker. I think Tom Nelson and to a lesser degree Kathleen Vinehout are the only two on your list with a chance to overcome the wingnut hate machine that Wisconsin has become.
KBC (via Comments)
Primary problems
Re “Iowa and New Hampshire Are the Wrong States” (Citizen Dave, Isthmus.com, 2/1/2016): If California took Iowa or New Hampshire’s place, we’d be talking about water and immigration.
Helen Schawlow Johnson (via Facebook)
How about primary day (skip the caucus format) in all states/territories on the same day, much closer to the general election?
Marilyn von Allmen (via Facebook)
Correction
Last week’s cover story on fast-casual restaurants ran without a byline. The story was written by features editor Linda Falkenstein.