February 23, 2012

GOP nomination for governor hard to predict

After months of campaigning, voters will decide a week from today which candidate will be the Republican nominee in the race for governor.  On the ballot are Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, former Congressman Mark Neumann, and Scott Paterick of Wisconsin Rapids. [Read more...]

Experience will be key in GOP primary

A UW-Madison political scientist says all three Republican debates in the race for governor did little to set the candidates apart on their proposals.

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and former Congressman Mark Neumann candidates met last night in their final debate before the primary. [Read more...]

Republicans continue push against high speed rail

Plans to build a high speed rail line between Milwaukee and Madison continue to draw fire from Republicans.

The $800 million plan has become a major issue on the campaign trail for the GOP, with Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker this week launching a campaign ad and petition website against the project. Both Walker and his primary opponent, former Congressman Mark Neumann, have said they’ll stop the project if they’re elected. [Read more...]

Neumann book details campaign platform

While it might not be at the top of most summer reading lists, a Republican candidate for governor is releasing a new book.

The 210-page book from Mark Neumann’s campaign offers a detailed look at proposals on issues such as job creation, taxes, and health care reform. The former Congressman says the book details his vision of making Wisconsin the best place in America to do business. [Read more...]

Republican candidates meet in first debate

There was little disagreement to be had between the two candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor, as they met Friday in their first debate before the September primary.

In a debate broadcast on Milwaukee’s WTMJ radio, former Congressman Mark Neumann and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker shared similar takes on several issues, such as how to create jobs, cut spending, and deal with immigration issues. [Read more...]