The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat and wife returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to their growing group of grandchildren. He now serves as Chief Political Correspondent and occasional pontoon captain.
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7 key Wisconsin primary election matchups to watch
The August 11 primary election is highlighted by the Democratic race for governor, but there are plenty of other races at the state, legislative, and congressional levels that could have a big impact.
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Question of the Week: Tax the rich? Starting where?
The candidates for Wisconsin governor were asked about pledges to raise taxes on the highest income brackets. It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 30.
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Mandela Barnes exits the governor’s race: ‘It’s become very clear who our nominee is going to be’
The former lieutenant governor did not endorse frontrunner Rep. Francesca Hong nor did he back David Crowley as a last-ditch Hong alternative.
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No direct attacks on Hong in the only TV debate among WI Democrats running for governor
The five-candidate field showed few differences in their quest to prove who would be best to prevent Rep. Tom Tiffany from putting the governor’s office in Republican control.
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NEW POLL: Francesca Hong takes a commanding lead in Democratic primary for governor
An UpNorthNews/Main Street Action poll shows the democratic socialist from Madison has tapped into voters’ dissatisfaction with traditional politics—including places beyond the usual liberal enclaves.
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EXCLUSIVE: Poll of Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor drops Tuesday
We co-sponsored a poll of the Democratic primary for governor, conducted by State Navigate. We’re sharing the results Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. Central.
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Question of the Week: A healthy victory or a squeaker in the primary for governor?
With five active Democratic gubernatorial candidates, will the primary victor barely win or barely break a sweat? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 23.
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Ben Wikler says his Wisconsin lessons on local organizing can help make big changes nationally
The former state Democratic Party chair has a new book, “This Is The Plan,” that emphasizes how community activism can create the ripples that address everyday issues and create lasting reforms.
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Crowley gets back in the race for governor: ‘Allow me to reintroduce myself’
Gov. Tony Evers makes a surprise endorsement as the Milwaukee County Executive rejoins a race he’d left 10 days earlier, before the Rodriguez collapse.
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Sara Rodriguez drops out, David Crowley urged to restart his race for governor
The lieutenant governor describes the “betrayal” of a campaign manager who left her finances in shambles, while the Milwaukee County Executive who had endorsed Rodriguez sits on a healthy warchest.
