Election News

Wisconsin voters had their say yesterday and they said it loudly.  The incumbent candidate for state supreme court justice should have won easily, but he lost by just over 200 votes because somewhere along the line he made a comment that he would be a good ally for our very unpopular governor.   

There will be a recount, of course, but the message has been sent forth.  We Wisconsinites don't take any guff from our officials. 

Here in Outagamie County, Tom Nelson won his race for county executive.  Tom is one of my favorite politicians, friendly, intelligent and hard working. His style reminds me of William Proxmire, one of our great senators.  I foresee a brilliant future for Tom, only 32.

Tom appreciates libraries, so there was a sigh of relief from the librarians, who know he will give them a much better break than his opponent would have.  The state officials have been talking of ending all support for inter library loans, something I use all the time.  

Why do some politicians try to balance budgets by putting burdens on the backs of the people who educate us? Surely there is a better way.