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Merit selection circumvents partisanship
By Matt Beaty | Apr. 4, 2011The past few months have brought out the bad side of Wisconsin politics with most, if not all, of the ugliness stemming from Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill. While I think Walker's reforms will guide Wisconsin toward a more stable fiscal future, the manner in which the bill passed and the events following its implementation have dragged Wisconsin further into the dirty ditch of partisan politics.
Hands Down: Scott Resnick for Dist. 8
By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 4, 2011Sometimes, one candidate in an election is so head-and-shoulders above his opponent the endorsement is a no-brainer. That is the case in this year's race to represent District 8, where Scott Resnick has shown that he is the best person to serve on Madison's Common Council.
Stevenson brings open mind
By Molly Reppen and The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 4, 2011Working as a Madison Common Council alderman requires a pragmatic approach to city politics, new policy initiatives and an openness to differing opinions. That is why we are endorsing Sam Stevenson for District 2.
April Fools: Massage parlors best relief from legislature
By Gordon Hintz | Apr. 1, 2011Being a legislator is a stressful job. It really takes a lot out of you — expels a lot of your energy. Wears on your bones, as I'm sure any one of my colleagues could tell you.
APRIL FOOLS: Republican drum circle occupies TAA office (AP)
By Ariel Shapiro | Apr. 1, 2011MADISON (AP)—Several Republican lawmakers were charged with trespassing and marijuana possession after they staged an occupation of the UW-Madison Teaching Assistants' Association headquarters Thursday.
APRIL FOOLS: Jordan, Looney Toons top Monstars, avoid theme park slavery
By Ryan Evans and Tom Walsh | Apr. 1, 2011