The Democrats have a good idea, but I’m not sure their execution of it is on the mark. The party is awash in cash so it has decided to spend $140 million on a campaign to better connect with rural America. That’s a good idea. But their strategy is questionable. Democrats have been getting pummeledContinue reading “The Dems Don’t Get Rural America”
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Debatable
Pres. Joe Biden’s debate strategy is, well, debatable. For one thing, it’s telling that he’s so eager to debate Donald Trump. That’s usually the strategy of underdogs. They need to strike a blow to their opponents to pull them down while candidates confident of victory have no reason to take the risk. So, the veryContinue reading “Debatable”
Finish Hamas, Make Peace the Only Choice
Before October 7th I didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about the Middle East. I was, generally speaking, for Israel and against Netanyahu. I also agreed with Barack Obama’s policy, late in his term, to deemphasize the region as an American foreign policy priority. With a decline in our dependence on Mid East oilContinue reading “Finish Hamas, Make Peace the Only Choice”
Breaking the Ivy Hold
We’ve argued in this space more than once that all the churn about the Ivy League is misplaced. Rather than obsessing about admissions to these alleged gatekeepers to power we should expand the gate to include a lot more schools while we also tear down unnecessary barriers for those without college degrees. Now comes someContinue reading “Breaking the Ivy Hold”
Were We Wrong on COVID?
The United States went all in on a lock down during COVID while Sweden let nature take its course. Which was the better strategy? Some evidence points to Sweden. In a piece that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune (yes, the Tribune, you may insert your liberal suspicions here), Cory Franklin, a retired doctor, makesContinue reading “Were We Wrong on COVID?”
The Q&Q For 5/11/24
This week’s quote comes to us from none other than Stormy Daniels, who in testimony this week at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, responded to his lawyer’s allegations that she had profited from her association with Trump by hawking merchandise, including a Patron Saint of Indictments votive candle. Daniels shot back: “Not unlike Mr. Trump.”Continue reading “The Q&Q For 5/11/24”
Biden Needs to Stand Up to the Hard-Left
In politics it’s usually a good idea to pick a lane and stay there. But on Gaza, Pres. Joe Biden is trying to thread a needle and that will not redound to his benefit. Biden has been supporting Israel in its war on Hamas, but he keeps looking over his shoulder at the tiny hard-leftContinue reading “Biden Needs to Stand Up to the Hard-Left”
Let’s Understand DEI
What are the Democrats afraid of? Yesterday, the Legislative Audit Committee ordered up something we’ve been asking for here at YSDA for a long time: a comprehensive audit of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Wisconsin state government. Our point is that Speaker Robin Vos’ broadside attacks on DEI lack enough specific evidence. We don’tContinue reading “Let’s Understand DEI”
University or Day Care?
In this morning’s Wisconsin State Journal story about the ongoing drama on the UW Madison campus I thought there were a couple of especially revealing quotes. The first comes from Samer Alatout, a professor of community and environmental sociology who claims to have been injured on Wednesday when police removed the encampment of pro-Palestinian protestersContinue reading “University or Day Care?”
Baldwin’s Sizzling Campaign
I think Tammy Baldwin will win in November. There. I said it. Now, if I were Baldwin, and given my record of predicting political outcomes, I’d demand an immediate retraction. Nonetheless, I will soldier on. In the latest Marquette Law School poll, Baldwin holds a five point lead over her Republican opponent for the U.S.Continue reading “Baldwin’s Sizzling Campaign”
Yellow Stripes & Dead Armadillos 