The person running for any elective office does not matter any more. The only relevant information is what party they represent. Few elected officals think for themselves. Many do not understand compromise. The party gives them money for election and therefore they are obligated to vote as their party tells them to. Until our elected officials can put their constiuents first, all voters will need to know is the party platform.

Lakeneddy:
Yes; the Clinton campaign made many mistakes, but it was not clearly lost till after the Super Tuesday primaries. And it was very peculiar that it was lost after Super Tuesday, even though they essentially won (delegate wise)!!
The reason for that reminds me of a chess game. Where one opponent positions all there pieces for one huge flank attack to just knock out the opponent quickly. If such a blitzkrieg attack is unsuccessful, however; and the opponent is able to hold that attack to a mere draw, it will result in an almost certain loss in the end game.
That was basically what happened in that primary. the Clinton camp stacked ALL their resources to knock the Obama campaign out on Super Tuesday. They had NO endgame past Super Tuesday; as it would not be needed with a knockout win; as you then just coast home in the remaining states. They assumed they could win the in this knockout type fashion. When Obama was able to hold her to a mere draw on Super Tuesday, they had planned WAY ahead, and all ready had a ground network set up in VA, MD, WI, and the upcoming states. Clinton had nothing in place. Obama survived the knockout barrage of Super Tuesday; and much like in chess, the end game was an elementary win with the huge advantage you have going forward.
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As far as the WI race; I think it will be Walker just based on the huge amount of fund raising he has all ready secured. Walker is also more conservative then is Neumann, and that is what usually wins primaries; as it's the conservative base that shows up in mass for primary elections (just as the liberal base shows up in mass for a Democratic primary). Barrett is really the only big name Democrat out there willing to run at this point, so it's pretty much a shoe in that he will be the nominee. The race COULD become interesting if a big name 3rd party candidate declares. Many people in the Fox Valley, and rural areas of WI, do NOT like Milwaukee politicians (and rightfully so; as it's history is loaded with endless corruption and scandal). So with two Milwaukee heavy weights, you could possibly see a very strong 3rd party candidate.

Agreed, Kiowamohican.
Hillary was spending way too much money in states she should have already had locked up...she outspent Obama almost 2 to 1 in her homestate of New York...
I'm getting really excited about the upcoming elections:) Last I heard Neuman was trailing...we'll see, though. If I were considering a run at the Governor's mansion as a democrat, I'd hold off right now. It's a serious waste of money, and will harm any future bids.

Lakeneddy:
You are dead on with that comment!
I'll be waiting eagerly for Intrade to put out wagering odds in this race, once the primaries are complete. I will drop a nuclear bomb on Walker if it's Walker vs Barrett. If it's Neumann vs Barrett; I'll just drop one of those bunker busters.
nonetheless; it will be pretty much as strong of a play as you can get. Perhaps I will detail why exactly that is in later postings. It will be almost as easy as it was putting $$$ on Obama to beat Hillary in the 08 primaries. Hillary was actually still the the favorite in that race after Super Tuesday! Everyone with a brain, and even the most amateur analytical skills knew it would be Obama.
Political elections are easily the easiest thing to handicap, and profit off! Can't wait for the 2010 cycle!

Barrett has been a do nothing mayor of Milwaukee since his do nothing days in congress. Except for his recent publicity for an heroic act there is no record of " Major" economic initiatives or accomplishments. He is canned corn. Nice guy though. I have known Tom Barrett for over 25 years. Just not the leader that we need for Wisconsin at this time .

I truly don't think any democrat has a chance in this election..I may end up eating my words, but I don't think I will. I'm pretty sure that Wisconsin has a long history of shying away from Democratic governors...if I remember correctly, Doyle is the only Democrat to serve more than one term as a governor here.

You could have said. Does that give voters a legitimate choice between this Democratic candidate and the two major Republicans or are they just more religious fanatics

So true bobb,

the real problem is campaign financing. They are just making good on promises for contributions. Follow the money. What America needs is some serious campaign finance reform. But I'm not holding my breath on that legislation. It's more important than any issue you read about in the headlines today.

Barrett has done a good job running Milwaukee, and seems like a smart, flexible guy who will be a good choice given the fiscal challenges as Wisconsin emerges from recession.

What do you bet Barrett tries to run toward the center only to revert to "Doyle as usual" if elected?