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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson omits real reason for rough Supreme Court race
It was good to hear from former four-term Gov. Tommy Thompson (a principled man that I happily voted against four times). He is a vestige of a once great political party ('Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction.' May 6). Like him, I was disgusted by the recent campaign for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, where partisans from both sides slimed us all. Thank goodness for the outcome, but "ugh'! Opinion: Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction. The former governor doesn't say it, but I will — I miss the rational GOP, of which he was a stalwart. I'm sure many others do, as well. The modern "give us what we want or we'll just burn it all down ourselves and our supporters included" Nihilistic version just alienates. I hope for better, when the current madness passes. Scott Cotterell, Waukesha Opinion: Having babies not a patriotic gesture or GDP fixer. Let's truly honor women. I just finished reading former Gov. Tommy Thompson's response to the Supreme Court campaign, and while I applaud his sentiment and past commitment to inclusion, he omits the elephant in the room ('Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction.' May 6). All those he referenced in his personal history were fellow Wisconsinites who were invested in the welfare of the state, despite their competing visions. The latest Supreme Court election (and I believe the one before as well) were heavily influenced by "investors" who have no Wisconsin equity. Unless that changes, it is naive of Thompson to encourage civility between competing visions. G.T. Schutz, Racine Letters: I've seen firsthand how wake-enhanced boating makes small Wisconsin lakes unsafe Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state: Please include your name, street address and daytime phone. Generally, we limit letters to 200 words. Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter. Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing. Avoid ad hominem attacks, take issue with a position, not a person. We cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions. We don't publish poetry, anonymous or open letters. Each writer is limited to one published letter every two months. All letters are subject to editing. Write: Letters to the editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 500, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. Fax: (414)-223-5444. E-mail: jsedit@ or submit using the form that can be found on the on the bottom of this page. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Outside spending on Wisconsin Supreme Court race behind woes | Letters
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson omits real reason for rough Supreme Court race
It was good to hear from former four-term Gov. Tommy Thompson (a principled man that I happily voted against four times). He is a vestige of a once great political party ('Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction.' May 6). Like him, I was disgusted by the recent campaign for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, where partisans from both sides slimed us all. Thank goodness for the outcome, but "ugh'! Opinion: Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction. The former governor doesn't say it, but I will — I miss the rational GOP, of which he was a stalwart. I'm sure many others do, as well. The modern "give us what we want or we'll just burn it all down ourselves and our supporters included" Nihilistic version just alienates. I hope for better, when the current madness passes. Scott Cotterell, Waukesha Opinion: Having babies not a patriotic gesture or GDP fixer. Let's truly honor women. I just finished reading former Gov. Tommy Thompson's response to the Supreme Court campaign, and while I applaud his sentiment and past commitment to inclusion, he omits the elephant in the room ('Campaigns have always been rough. I'm sick of politics of personal destruction.' May 6). All those he referenced in his personal history were fellow Wisconsinites who were invested in the welfare of the state, despite their competing visions. The latest Supreme Court election (and I believe the one before as well) were heavily influenced by "investors" who have no Wisconsin equity. Unless that changes, it is naive of Thompson to encourage civility between competing visions. G.T. Schutz, Racine Letters: I've seen firsthand how wake-enhanced boating makes small Wisconsin lakes unsafe Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state: Please include your name, street address and daytime phone. Generally, we limit letters to 200 words. Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter. Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing. Avoid ad hominem attacks, take issue with a position, not a person. We cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions. We don't publish poetry, anonymous or open letters. Each writer is limited to one published letter every two months. All letters are subject to editing. Write: Letters to the editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 500, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. Fax: (414)-223-5444. E-mail: jsedit@ or submit using the form that can be found on the on the bottom of this page. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Outside spending on Wisconsin Supreme Court race behind woes | Letters
