Paul Fanlund

Donald Trump takes over Venezuela in what seems an attempt to divert attention from the Epstein files and the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot, which he instigated. Days later, one of his Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents kills a woman ... See more

Among the most illuminating Cap Times cover stories of 2025 was a freelance essay by veteran journalist Marc Eisen that suggested Madison politics has evolved into a “one-party game,” with nearly all power held by elected officials on the far left. His th... See more

We have been working behind the scenes on a strategic plan all year and you will see evidence of its rollout in the new year. It has been built to create even stronger news and opinion journalism and a deeper connection to you via a rich array of live eve... See more

Charles Franklin, long regarded as Wisconsin’s preeminent political pollster, described his 2025 workload as “the calm before the storm.” Franklin oversaw nine polls this year measuring state and national attitudes. Next year, with its midterm elections, ... See more

My most recent column happily focused on news that voters had soundly repudiated Donald Trump, and that those Democratic victories demonstrated the power of offering a big-tent approach to winning elections. Democrats steamrolled Republicans behind candid... See more