When we think of swing states in presidential elections, Florida, with its fast-growing population, quickly comes to mind, followed by fading industrial powerhouses Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.Wisconsin usually does not make the list. But the Badger State – not particularly big, not particularly influential in national politics – has become a state that President Obama must carry if he is    .. more …

Obama? Good, Bad or Ugly for the Internet?Is a President Obama a good thing for the Internet? He won approximately 51% of he popular vote. Which means 49% are anti-Obama. Regardless of your political affiliation, he will be president for at least the next 4 years. Maybe 8.He hasn’t said a great deal about the Internet, other than he favors Net Neutrality. Whatever that means.With the economy in    .. more …

In 1960 I got a day off from Chilton High School to hear John F. Kennedy campaign for the Presidency. Almost everyone in our little Wisconsin town of 2000 people came out to hear Kennedy because he was so young and so “different”. Some said he was a good speaker with an interesting accent.My parents and most of the adults I knew were Republican WASPS (White Anglo-Saxon Protestants). They intended    .. more …

I hate to rain on somebody’s parade, especially somebody I’ll probably support in November, but Republicans do not have much to crow about as they emerge from yesterday’s Iowa caucuses.Granted, the process has already winnowed two uninspiring candidates, Tim Pawlenty and Herman Cain, from the field vying to challenge President Obama. This leaves Mitt Romney, who can feel pretty good about his    .. more …

Immigration, immigration laws, illegal immigration and immigration reform won’t stay in the background for much longer. It’s not about republicans or democrats, it’s about trying to get our arms around some type of comprehensive immigration reform. It’s had to take a back seat to other pressing issues in our country as of late. President Obama has promised to address this urgent issue.Current    .. more …

Comparison Table: Issue 1: ExperienceSenator McCain:US Navy, 22 years (Includes many years of executive experience).US Senate, 26 years.Senator McCain’s running mate, Governor Sarah Palin has 12 years of executive experience as Governor and a small town Mayor.Senator Obama:Community Organizer, 4 years.Lawyer at a civil rights law firm, 5 years.State Senator, 8 years (Voted “present” around 100    .. more …

When it comes to winning a presidential reelection, there are many deciding factors the voters use when determining which way to vote. Obviously, they look at the opposing candidates as well as the current success/failures of the President seeking reelection. Considering the incredibly high unemployment rate, painfully-slow debt ceiling agreement, and the ridiculously high number of foreclosures    .. more …