Interview with (Mis-) Leading Wisconsin

 Today Pundit Press is proud to present interview number 32 in our ongoing series. Today we're interviewing Curt, the founder and editor of the site (Mis-) Leading Wisconsin. This site is from the other side of the political aisle but we're happy to have opposing viewpoints on the site.

1. When and why did you start (Mis-) Leading Wisconsin?

I started (Mis-) Leading Wisconsin earlier this year because I noticed contradictions coming from my state’s Governor and Legislature. I felt an obligation to point them out.

2. What is your reaction to the Kloppenburg-Prosser race?

What struck me most of all was the disgusting amount of outside money—on both sides-- spent on this campaign. I also believe there’s too much at stake in this election to let voting irregularities go uninvestigated—whether it’s the actuality of “unsaved” votes in Brookfield, or the claim of improper ballots in Dane County. It’s not so much anymore about who wins and who loses, it’s more about restoring the faith of voters across the state in their officials and in the voting process itself.


3. Will Governor Walker's public employee law hold up in court?

I don’t know, to be honest. From my reading, I think the committee meeting wasn’t sufficiently announced. I really don’t understand why the Senate didn’t just schedule another meeting and turn around and pass the bill into law without any question, as even Judge Sumi intimated they could do.

4. In light of the recent Supreme Court race, do you see enough energy in the state to recall the Governor next year?

It’ll be tough, but this is an administration that has sparked immediate and intense divisiveness, and I think it will make for a hell of a fight.

5. How do you rate the President's response to the actions regarding public unions this year?

I was hopeful the President would have taken an even stronger stand, especially regarding the loss of collective bargaining, but I do understand he’s got some other issues he’s dealing with.

6. As a teacher, do you have an insight on the new public employee laws?

I was surprised at the vitriol that descended upon my profession, and upon me personally, as a result of the budget bill. I think some of the measures within it will reduce the number of “best and brightest” choosing to teach, and that is what will hurt education, and especially the children, most of all.

7. Anything else you'd like to add?

A good leader isn’t one who just makes “the hard decisions.” A good leader is one who can unite the people in a positive way. I’m very hopeful we see more of that in the near future.

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