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The annual Super Bowl is Sunday (dang, the Packers could have been there). The Super Bowl for Wisconsin political geeks happens more frequently, with yesterday being the the most recent occurrence. That’s when the Marquette University Law School Poll was released.

We bring you some analysis today (see below) but here is a one sentence summary of the results: Wisconsin remains a politically divided state and voters are generally dissatisfied with Washington and Madison’s inability to resolve key issues.

Some excerpts from the official press release from Marquette

Registered voters are less enthusiastic about voting than they were in January 2020… In the current survey, 49% say they are very enthusiastic about voting in November, compared to 70% at the comparable time four years ago.

A majority (57%) of registered voters say that Wisconsin generally is on the wrong track, while 42% say it is headed in the right direction. In November, 62% said the state was on the wrong track and 36% said it was headed in the right direction.

Respondents’ family financial situation is little changed since November. Among registered voters, 49% say they are living comfortably, 38% say they are just getting by, and 13% say they are struggling.

MU Law School Poll, Released February 7, 2024

Biden-Trump deadlocked in Wisconsin Poll of registered voters – The Hill

A Wisconsin congressman is under heavy fire for a largely symbolic vote that upset many. It’s invited a deluge of criticism, including from national voices. He explains his rationale but with the volume so high, will anyone hear him?

Gallagher defends no vote on Mayorkas impeachment – The Center Square

Wisconsin Republicans are still considering the least-bad option left with regards to redistricting.

Wisconsin Governor doubts Republican Legislature will approve his maps – WSAW

That controversy, like so many, is before the state Supreme Court. Still no word if the Court’s newest member is bothered by the immaturity and depravity of her campaign. She won, so maybe that’s all that matters to her?

This is just sick – Law and Crime

Is this a late season slump or a regression to the mean? The Badgers’ men’s basketball team, once highly ranked, lost another game—this time to lowly Michigan.

Badgers blow another game – ESPN

Some good news–Wisconsin is getting a new museum.

Military Museum & Library to close Chicago location and move to Wisconsin – Chicago Sun-Times

Finally, amidst mixed economic news here’s one job search that everyone will be following.