Elections

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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Tailgating is a quintessentially Wisconsin place for complete strangers to initiate conversations, even with fans of the other team… sports or political. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)

Congratulations! By reading this website, you’ve demonstrated a sense of political curiosity, public service, and wanting to stay informed. (It also means you walk a little taller and are 38% better looking than people who do not read political news sites, as far as we can tell from research that we just made up.)

Being politically literate is a good thing. It makes us sought after when our friends come around and ask us things like, “Who’s on the ballot?” “What’s this constitutional referendum about?” And, “Can I vote for that Tallarico guy?” (Answer: Only if you live in Texas.)

Do you feel appreciated for wanting to be better informed? Or has our political climate left you gun-shy when it comes to conversations about civics? 

Click your choice in the box above and feel free to say more in the comment box. Leave your first name and hometown so we can share your answer in our next newsletter.

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Pat Kreitlow
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  • 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.