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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Wisconsin groups try to anticipate the many ways Trump could try to interfere with the November election
From the US Capitol to small groups in rural communities, Americans are preparing to call attention to — or perhaps physically resist — efforts to intimidate voters, interfere with vote counting, or even seize ballots.
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Question of the Week: Election interference
For all of President Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in past elections, is he brazen enough to attempt election interference while the Nov. 3 voting is in progress? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Oct. 8.
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Hate talking politics? Focus conversations on shared values instead
It’s important not to shy away from politics. There are ways to talk about important issues that promote ideals, ideas, and candidates that are downright neighborly.
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Question of the Week: Uncomfortable conversations?
There’s a different environment out there for political conversations these days. Are you a participant or do you withdraw? It’s our newsletter question for October 1.
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Healthcare: Crowley promotes BadgerCare, Tiffany touts price transparency
Wisconsin’s candidates for governor have different ideas to reduce healthcare costs, with Crowley wanting to expand coverage and Tiffany promoting price competition.
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Van Orden campaigns on a stock trading ban that isn’t a full ban
The 3rd District congressman says challenger Rebecca Cooke is lying about his record, but he may be the one taking liberties with what his bill would do.
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Western WI Senate race hinges on a GOP tale of hospital money it withheld
Republicans refused to release money the full Legislature had approved, but they want voters to think Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith did it.
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Question of the Week: Gas prices and politics
Will pain at the gas pump prove painful for the president’s party in November? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Sept. 24.
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Here’s how Crowley and Tiffany would address affordable housing
It’s a rare bipartisan topic, to a degree. Crowley uses collaborations to boost housing stock. Tiffany wants to target regulations — and China.
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On the farm: Van Orden and Cooke have different priorities for Congress
The 3rd Congressional District is among the most farm-loaded in the country. Rebecca Cooke has plans, while Van Orden defends cuts.
