Articles In This Issue

• Does Hong Think Trump Deserved It? - David Blaska

• Behind the Curtain: Wisconsin Lt. Governor Vows Secret Budget Deals if Elected Governor - TrueNorthNews

• ”Trump Is A Threat To Democracy…” - Gary Varvel

Does Hong Think Trump Deserved It?

David Blaska, Blaska Policy Werkes - April 26, 2026

“Party that called Trump ‘Hitler’ for 8 years shocked that someone tried to assassinate him.” — Babylon Bee

We do not do cancel culture here at Blaska Policy Werkes. We’re more like a thousand points of light, if my MAGA acquaintances (for they ARE … my acquaintances) can stand a George Bush reference.

But we have to wonder what, if any progressive, lefty, socialist, Bernie Bro will condemn a statement from Kirk Bangstad, the owner of Minocqua Brewing, who runs a beer garden right here in Madison WI at 2927 E Washington Avenue.

Because he went up almost immediately on social media celebrating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump Saturday night 04-25-26 at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Behind the Curtain: Wisconsin Lt. Governor Vows Secret Budget Deals if Elected Governor

TrueNorthNews - April 23, 2026

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is facing backlash after audio obtained by WISN 12 News revealed she plans to negotiate the state budget in secret if elected governor — a stark departure from the transparent, public-facing process currently used by Gov. Tony Evers.

“We are going to do our negotiations behind a curtain so that we are not doing a circular firing squad within the Democratic Party,” Rodriguez told Rock County Democrats at an April 16 campaign event in Janesville.

“Trump is a Threat to Democracy…”

Gary Varvel, Creators Syndicate - April 27, 2026