Political Rant
Despite his best intentions, Jason Wisneski has done opponent Tom Sieber, and subsequently the Democratic party, the ultimate political favor with his abhorrent comments. By making his first prim time soundbite one of both ignorance and cruelty, he further drove the wedge between left and right in an already hyper-polarized climate. Shrouding his ill-preparedness for real, insightful political debate in a petty Us vs. Them attack that proved baseless and tactless from any perspective, he draws only negative press for the party now denouncing his affiliation. After countless conservative gaffes at the national level, Republicans can't afford another loose-cannon lunatic spouting irrelevant hate-speak and slinking behind blame on the liberal media when all goes awry. If Wisneski does choose to stick it out through Tuesday, I believe the voting public of Northeastern Wisconsin will have no problem expressing their disdain for his behavior by declaring Sieber the clear victor. Should you choose to continue your political career, Mr. Wisneski, I would advise you get to know your constituents and our values first: while we may disagree on policy, we can all agree that kindness and integrity are the cornerstones of our beloved community, and no win is worthwhile without both.