Robson mulls higher office
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Judith B. Robson
BELOIT — Sen. Judy Robson may be staying in politics after all.
Robson is not running for re-election in the 15th Senate District, but she said she is considering a run for lieutenant governor,
“Others in the party urged me to consider running, and I’m considering those options and other options as well,” she said.
One other option is going back to teaching nursing at Blackhawk Technical College, Robson said. She has a master’s degree in nursing and taught at BTC before she was elected to the Assembly in 1987. She’s been in the Legislature ever since.
Robson said she loved teaching, but she hasn’t contacted BTC, yet.
Robson said she wants to talk to the current lieutenant governor, Barbara Lawton, before making a decision.
Lawton is not running for re-election.
Four other Democrats and four Republicans have registered with the Government Accountability Board to run for lieutenant governor, including Rep. Brett Davis, R-Oregon.
Davis on Monday announced he has more than $100,000 in his war chest for what he termed a “likely run” for the office.
The pay for lieutenant governor is $72,394. A state legislator makes $49,943 plus certain expenses, including room and board for days the Legislature is in session. For some, those expenses add up to more than $10,000 a year.
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Feb 4, 2010 at 4:53 p.m.
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Maybe Judy can acquire the millions for BTC nurses schooling that Madison didn't want or ask for. She probably had to surgically remove the egg from her face.
Feb 4, 2010 at 12:51 p.m.
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Stay retired Judy you have ruined this State for to long. Time for new blood in Madison.
Feb 4, 2010 at 12:23 p.m.
Feb 4, 2010 at 10:58 a.m.
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Judy doing anything is bad for Wisconsin. I have a friend who teaches at BTC in the nursing program who is furious that the discussion has been brought up of her teaching. Judy has not practiced for too long and the only reason she has a license is her own special interest groups blocking the passing of minimum nursing requirements. Judy has overstayed her welcome in our government.
Feb 4, 2010 at 10:20 a.m.
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I think this would be a terrible mistake and even worse if she won.
Feb 4, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.
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Good bye, good riddance, go away! I met with Judy Robson several years ago (probably 7 years) about a very serious personal issue. Rather than listen to what I had to say or look at any of the research I had done, she kept talking about her personal accomplishments. I will NEVER vote for her, regardless of what she's running for. Heaven help any students who she may teach if she goes that route!
Feb 3, 2010 at 8:35 p.m.
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She was elected to serve all needs not just a few.
Feb 3, 2010 at 6:56 p.m.
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You don't like her because she didn't serve your specific needs? She has done alot for individuals with special needs.
Feb 3, 2010 at 5:42 p.m.
Feb 3, 2010 at 4:35 p.m.
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Good bye Judy.
Both job's are over paid'ed
Feb 3, 2010 at 4:29 p.m.
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Please go back to teaching at Blackhawk. They need You, WE DON"T.
Feb 3, 2010 at 4:28 p.m.
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Hey Judy, don't go away mad just GO AWAY! Blackhawk Tech is looking for nursing instructors.
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