Results tagged with 'barack obama'

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Gov. Walker ready to tell the story of his life

Published March 26, 2013

For many political observers, writing a well-received book is one way for a relative unknown on the national stage to gain a certain amount of gravitas.

New CBS 58 gig brings anchor back home

Published Feb. 12, 2013

For morning and noon anchor Jessica Tighe, her new job at WDJT-TV CBS 58 brings her back to familiar territory.

Beyonce is a one-name wonder

Published Feb. 5, 2013

Everybody loves Beyoncé, right? Well, they do and they don't. With the Super Bowl hype reaching a climax, the entertainer known as Beyoncé dominated headlines.

As much as 'American Idol' is the same, it is different

Published Jan. 16, 2013

As America tunes into "American Idol" for a 12th season tonight, we will see how much different the judging panel and contestants will make the show that was once the most watched on TV.

Find reality beyond the echo chamber

Published Nov. 28, 2012

On the Friday before the Nov. 6 election, I spoke with two prominent members of the Wisconsin Republican Party who were downright giddy about the prospects for their nominee. I have since heard from several conservative friends, who stood slackjawed in disbelief as the election returns rolled in state by brutal state on that Tuesday night.

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An Empty Mailbox

Friday October 9th, 2009 - Kenosha, WI Another day with an empty mailbox and I’m glad I don’t own a gun because today’s the day I might have used it. This is a cruel test of my patience and I’m about to flunk it badly if I don’t get my check soon. I...

The Symbols and Substance of Barack's bow

Rich Lowry and the hundreds of others who becry Obama's breach of the unstated rules of Presidential conduct fail to realize that these very rules, originally initiated for outdated purposes, have to be challenged and broken in order to bring about progressive change, inside and outside of Americ...

Overstimulated: South Carolina's Cautionary Tale

Recently, my governor came up with a great line. In a op-ed article, he pointed out, “If the stimulus bill were a country, it would be the 15th-largest country in the world.” This made an effective headline. It caught my eye and give me the topic for today's blog. Mark Sanford, S...

"Sweet Freedom's Song"

"Sweet Freedom's Song" Revolutionary Drill Unit from the Inaugural Parade (Educational fair use) Before the inauguration at noon, the number of people joining the assembly built and their mood sprang from the shared sights and sounds. The crowd reveled in the se...

History on Parade (Part 1 of 3)

History on ParadeChildren getting ready for an inaugural home party in Detroit(pipercarter, Flickr / under fair educational, non-commerical use)What was it like to be in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, for the swearing-in of the 44thPresident of the United States? What did the b...