This is a class blog for the students of POLSCI 421: Party Politics in America at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Newt. Again.

Fits nicely with our readings for the Congress week.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

One Side to Every Story

With attempts at bipartisanship, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Deal Struck on $789 Billion Stimulus

But even as Congressional leaders and top White House officials went through the package with a carving knife, it was clear that the three Republicans who agreed to support the bill in the Senate wielded extraordinary power, and along with conservative Democrats in their coalition, had put a firm stamp on the stimulus package.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Democrats target the Weak... Like Jim Sensenbrenner???

The Democrats are doing what all parties do, targeting opponents they think are vulnerable. 28 Republicans in the House of Reps are being pelted with radio ads because of their votes on the stimulus bill. So why then, are they targeting Jim Sensenbrenner in WI-05!? He has about as safe a district as any Republican in the Midwest. What do you think? Do Democrats on Capitol Hill actually think they can win in Waukesha, or are they just trying to make Jim squirm?