Wisconsin

'Shoot First' law next on extremist agenda for Wild West Wisconsin

September 28, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Concealed carry. Check.

Let's see, what's next on the extremist agenda?

Ah, yes, the Castle Doctrine, or what some prefer to call the Shoot First bill. And ask questions later, if there is anyone alive to ask.

The Wisconsin "castle doctrine" bill is scheduled to get a vote this week in an Assembly committee, including some amendments to broaden its scope.

WisPolitics.com reports:

Race for Baldwin's House seat shaping up as one to watch

September 28, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

There is quite a primary shaping up in the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Madison, for the seat Tammy Baldwin will vacate next year.

Two Democratic state reps, both great candidates, are mounting the strongest early campaigns.

Kelda Roys has just gotten EMILYS List backing. Mark Pocan has the national Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund endorsement.

When Baldwin ran, she had them both -- as she already does in her race for the US Senate next year.

This is going to be one to watch.

New Congressman Ribble has an embarrassing voting problem; He doesn't do it

September 28, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Well, this is a trifle embarrassing. Reid Ribble hasn't voted in Wisconsin since last November, when he presumably voted for himself to go to Congress.

Why not? Busy, busy in DC. Oh, and he moved out of his district.

Appleton Post-Crescent has more.