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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Question of the Week: Down to two candidates for WI governor
After a surprising and successful surge, David Crowley emerged from a crowded Democratic field and will take on Republican Tom Tiffany. Who you think will win is our newsletter question of the week for August 13.
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David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
DecisionDeskHQ called the race for Crowley shortly after 1 a.m. local time. He leads State Rep. Francesca Hong by roughly 4,000 votes with more than 95% of votes counted.
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New WI governor poll: Hong still has a 2-to-1 advantage over Crowley in Democratic primary
Respondents to last week’s UpNorthNews poll were contacted after Mandela Barnes dropped out of the race. Not enough moved to Crowley to change Hong’s advantage.
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Question of the Week: Thanksgiving tweets vs. real issues
Thanksgiving tweets? Communists in our classrooms? Will voters be distracted by wedge issues? It’s our newsletter question of the week for July 6
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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.
