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Wisconsin passed a budget with Democratic votes. But is it enough?
Dianne Hesselbein and Senate Democrats proved critical in achieving major wins in a compromise deal. But overall, did Evers and Democrats press hard…
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Dan Shafer
Evers' third term question, Trump's economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more: 5 Takeaways from the June 2025 Marquette…
The poll asked a question we've been asking here, too: Should Tony Evers run for a third term? Analysis of those poll results and a whole lot more.
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Dan Shafer
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 22-28)
Featuring appearances on "Matenaer On Air," "The Maggie Daun Show," "Mornings with Pat Kreitlow," and more.
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Dan Shafer
Draw the line and hold it: How Evers and Democrats can step up in state budget negotiations
"Gov. Evers, you were elected to protect Wisconsin families — not to politely coexist with those trying to hurt them. If Republican lawmakers refuse to…
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Emily Tseffos
FULL COLUMN UNLOCKED🔓: Pass the Torch: Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor
Wisconsin's governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right. Full column now available for all…
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Dan Shafer
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of June 15-21)
Lotta yappin' this week, folks. Find it all rounded up here.
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Dan Shafer
The Trump administration’s attempts to erase history are regressive and personally offensive
“I would argue that, over the past decade-plus, Americans of all backgrounds have gotten to know one another better by studying the history of various…
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Reggie Jackson
10 Takeaways from the WisDems 2025 Convention
From the speeches to the Chair vote to the celebration of outgoing chair Ben Wikler, here's our takeaways from two days in Wisconsin Dells for the…
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Dan Shafer
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Devin Remiker elected to be the next Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Remiker, who had the endorsement of outgoing chair Ben Wiker, won the race, finishing ahead of Joe Zepecki and William Garcia.
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Dan Shafer
Q&A: Sen. Raphael Warnock, keynote speaker at the WisDems 2025 convention
Moments before he took the stage, the Senator from Georgia sat down to talk with The Recombobulation Area.
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Dan Shafer
Should Tony Evers run for a third term? Let's have the conversation.
Talking about the future for Tony Evers and Wisconsin Democrats all across the Civic Media network and beyond.
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Dan Shafer
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Pass the Torch: Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor
Wisconsin's governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right.
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Dan Shafer
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Dan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The Recombobulation Area is part of the Civic Media network.

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