The Recombobulation Area

The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

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06/17/2026

We all loved this hilarious moment from Camp Crowley

06/17/2026

Well, GOP, you're facing a tough midterm election environment with an unpopular president, costs still rising, a war no one wants, and a new corruption scandal damn near every day. How are you going to turn it around?

Wisconsin Republican: We're going after the Green Bay Packers.

That finally settles it.
06/16/2026

That finally settles it.

06/16/2026

BREAKING: New vibes poll just dropped

Link in bio to the full convo

That’s right, Eau Claire! Dan’s coming to your neck of the woods to recombobulate with former Democratic Party of Wiscon...
06/15/2026

That’s right, Eau Claire! Dan’s coming to your neck of the woods to recombobulate with former Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler next month as he travels the state discussing his new book, “This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy.”

Join them on Sunday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.

Reserve your spot at the link below 🎟️

After winning the WisPolitics of State Affairs straw poll, outside group TV ads going up, and an internal poll showing h...
06/15/2026

After winning the WisPolitics of State Affairs straw poll, outside group TV ads going up, and an internal poll showing her campaign gaining ground, Sara Rodriguez campaign is starting to show some momentum in the race for governor in Wisconsin.

A good time to dive into Dan Shafer’s latest on the state of the current field.

Less than two months to go until the August 11 primary, link to the breakdown below.

NEW COLUMN: Ahead of their party’s convention this weekend, Dan Shafer wrote about the state of the Democratic primary r...
06/12/2026

NEW COLUMN: Ahead of their party’s convention this weekend, Dan Shafer wrote about the state of the Democratic primary race for governor in Wisconsin — breaking down each of the seven candidates, with a few harsh truths on the race included.

With less than two months until the August 11 primary, have you made a decision about who you’ll vote for?

Find the column below and subscribe for free or become a monthly supporter.

Let’s recombobulate 🛫

NEW: We’ve obtained recent poll results on the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, showing a top three emerging i...
06/11/2026

NEW: We’ve obtained recent poll results on the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, showing a top three emerging in the race.

May results:
- Mandela Barnes: 26%
- Francesca Hong: 22%
- Sara Rodriguez: 15%

No other candidate is above 5%, and 18% of likely voters remain undecided.

Plus: In an “informed” vote poll where candidate biographies are shared, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez leads the field with 33%.

Let’s recombobulate 🛫

06/10/2026

NEW GUEST COLUMN: With Wisconsin Republicans choosing to let the “Child Care Counts” program expire at the end of June, families are being forced to make an impossible choice, while providers must either raise rates or close their doors.

A mother and childcare provider in Green County, shares how the choices made by lawmakers — including her state senator, Howard Marklein — come with real consequences.

Let’s recombobulate 🛫

The chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District shares a post backing Trump’s interview with...
06/09/2026

The chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District shares a post backing Trump’s interview with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Walker in Eau Claire, saying Tom Tiffany should keep talking about “stolen elections,” like “patriots” Michael Gableman and others.

Would electing Tom Tiffany be like electing Michael Gableman in 2026? 🧐

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