Wisconsin

[mu_hilltopper]

He was on track to potentially lose his home district.  His odds of running for governor hover just above zero.

Uhh .. the numbers don't bear that out, his district is safely GOP.

His GOP successor won by 19 points.  Trump won that district by 11.   Ryan would have absolutely won without much effort.

[Hards Alumni]

Uhh .. the numbers don't bear that out, his district is safely GOP.

His GOP successor won by 19 points.  Trump won that district by 11.   Ryan would have absolutely won without much effort.

Yeah you're right.  But Steil only won by 12 :-P

[mu_hilltopper]

Yeah you're right.  But Steil only won by 12 :-P

12, right you are.  I'd grabbed the wrong number.

[Sir Lawrence]

From my J/Sonline news feed:

Wisconsin reported 1,117 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, a new record and the first time the state has exceeded 1,000 cases confirmed in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic.

The state also recorded the highest daily case count of all its Midwestern neighbors — exceeding Illinois' 955, Minnesota's 352, Iowa's 512 and Michigan's 573.

[Jockey]

From my J/Sonline news feed:

Wisconsin reported 1,117 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, a new record and the first time the state has exceeded 1,000 cases confirmed in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic.

The state also recorded the highest daily case count of all its Midwestern neighbors — exceeding Illinois' 955, Minnesota's 352, Iowa's 512 and Michigan's 573.

Stay-at-home not allowed. Mandatory masks not allowed. Gathering size limits not allowed.

Worst of all, too many people don’t care. Crowds everywhere. Masks rarely seen except in stores that make entrance contingent on people wearing them. Maybe wearing cheese on our heads makes us act as stupid as we look.

[JWags85]

Stay-at-home not allowed. Mandatory masks not allowed. Gathering size limits not allowed.

Worst of all, too many people don’t care. Crowds everywhere. Masks rarely seen except in stores that make entrance contingent on people wearing them. Maybe wearing cheese on our heads makes us act as stupid as we look.

This is flat out wrong most places, especially in Milwaukee County now that they have mandatory mask regulations in place. Making broad assessments based on a few things you see around you or thinking that the state should lock down/stay at home again when we are nowhere near a critical danger zone in hospitalizations or deaths is not helpful hyperbole.

More aggressive mask regulations are a good step and should stem the tide of new cases. In the grand scheme of things, in both absolute and per capita metrics, Wisconsin is still in a very manageable place comparatively. 

[Jockey]

This is flat out wrong most places, especially in Milwaukee County now that they have mandatory mask regulations in place. Making broad assessments based on a few things you see around you or thinking that the state should lock down/stay at home again when we are nowhere near a critical danger zone in hospitalizations or deaths is not helpful hyperbole.

More aggressive mask regulations are a good step and should stem the tide of new cases. In the grand scheme of things, in both absolute and per capita metrics, Wisconsin is still in a very manageable place comparatively.

Actually, I am for opening up in Wisconsin more than we are doing. Mandatory masks statewide would help.

We could open almost all schools if we had temperature checks at every school. We could open more businesses, bars, and restaurants in they had temp checks. It wouldn’t ease everyone’s minds, but it would help.

I’m over 60, but have ever spent a day in the hospital in my life. I’ve only had the flu a few times and many years don’t get even a cold. I haven’t been in a restaurant since March, but would consider going if there were checks at the door.

[MUDPT]

I was on COVID last week, by far the busiest week I’ve had. Out of all of the patients I saw, 80% came from hospitals outside of Dane County. I feel like it’s spreading to more rural areas, which are generally less healthy. Not a good sign...

[Jockey]

Today, Racine Common Counsil passed mandatory mask regulation starting on Monday and extending through December 31st. The ordinance will require face coverings to be worn over the nose and mouth by everyone in an indoor or outdoor “public space.


About time. We know this is the most effective way to stop spread (today was highest number of new cases since Covid started).

My guess is that if people follow the ordinance, it won’t need to stay in effect that long. Too bad we can’t do this for the entire state instead of dinking around with half measures. Time to get serious.

[pacearrow02]

https://www.nbc15.com/2020/07/21/study-wisconsin-has-2nd-fewest-restrictions-9th-lowest-number-of-deaths-from-covid-19-in-us/

Despite all the doom and gloom regarding holding in person voting, the SC decision to strike down stay at home, people being in bars, etc....we’re still doing a helluva job when compared to others.

Great job Wisconsinites!!

[Skatastrophy]

https://www.nbc15.com/2020/07/21/study-wisconsin-has-2nd-fewest-restrictions-9th-lowest-number-of-deaths-from-covid-19-in-us/

Despite all the doom and gloom regarding holding in person voting, the SC decision to strike down stay at home, people being in bars, etc....we’re still doing a helluva job when compared to others.

Great job Wisconsinites!!

> New study from Wallethub

You're kidding, right?

Wisconsin's deaths per 100k (14.4) is worse than Texas (14), and Texas has large cities.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

https://www.nbc15.com/2020/07/21/study-wisconsin-has-2nd-fewest-restrictions-9th-lowest-number-of-deaths-from-covid-19-in-us/

Despite all the doom and gloom regarding holding in person voting, the SC decision to strike down stay at home, people being in bars, etc....we’re still doing a helluva job when compared to others.

Great job Wisconsinites!!

Talk to us in a month.  Cases are going up...which will be followed by hospitalizations...then deaths.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Today, Racine Common Counsil passed mandatory mask regulation starting on Monday and extending through December 31st. The ordinance will require face coverings to be worn over the nose and mouth by everyone in an indoor or outdoor “public space.

Ditto Green Bay.

[pacearrow02]

> New study from Wallethub

You're kidding, right?

Wisconsin's deaths per 100k (14.4) is worse than Texas (14), and Texas has large cities.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

You’re not wrong in that our death per million is comparable to Texas.  But that’s not a bad thing, Texas has done a helluva job in preventing death as it relates to Covid so far.

I saw a stat saying something along the lines of if you add up all the deaths in Florida, Texas, and Arizona it is far less then the number of deaths in just NYC with far greater the population when the 3 of those states are combined.

[pacearrow02]

Talk to us in a month.  Cases are going up...which will be followed by hospitalizations...then deaths.

Could happen....or our medical professionals have a better handle on how to treat and it won’t, neither of us know for sure.

I’ll be cheering/praying for the positive outcome.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

You’re not wrong in that our death per million is comparable to Texas.  But that’s not a bad thing, Texas has done a helluva job in preventing death as it relates to Covid so far.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/07/20/texas-covid-19-death-rate-up-more-than-300-since-june-1-report-shows/

[pacearrow02]

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/07/20/texas-covid-19-death-rate-up-more-than-300-since-june-1-report-shows/

Sure they were avg about the same number of deaths as we were back in May with far greater population and now they’re in the thick of it with their outbreak so of course numbers across all metrics will go up. 

Never said they weren’t seeing increasing numbers but relative to other outbreaks around the country they are doing a great job in preventing death.

[Hards Alumni]

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

You’re not wrong in that our death per million is comparable to Texas.  But that’s not a bad thing, Texas has done a helluva job in preventing death as it relates to Covid so far.

I saw a stat saying something along the lines of if you add up all the deaths in Florida, Texas, and Arizona it is far less then the number of deaths in just NYC with far greater the population when the 3 of those states are combined.

Sigh.  You're comparing 3 states worth of deaths after some treatment is known to the densest city in the US at the start of the outbreak.

Just... don't.

[Pakuni]

Sure they were avg about the same number of deaths as we were back in May with far greater population and now they’re in the thick of it with their outbreak so of course numbers across all metrics will go up. 

Never said they weren’t seeing increasing numbers but relative to other outbreaks around the country they are doing a great job in preventing death.

Everyone is doing a great job at preventing death because we know so much more about treating it and are better prepared than four months ago. Texas isn't doing anything special or deserving of praise. They're just the beneficiaries of timing.
And far more testing is going in today than in March and April, which lowers the death rate.

Also, big shock, Texas is undercounting.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/As-COVID-19-continues-to-slam-Houston-the-death-15400462.php

[GB Warrior]

Everyone is doing a great job at preventing death because we know so much more about treating it and are better prepared than four months ago. Texas isn't doing anything special or deserving of praise. They're just the beneficiaries of timing.
And far more testing is going in today than in March and April, which lowers the death rate.

Also, big shock, Texas is undercounting.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/As-COVID-19-continues-to-slam-Houston-the-death-15400462.php

They think the Three-Fifths Compromise is still in place[color]

[Spotcheck Billy]

We were saddened to discover this morning that Ken Kuemmerlein @ Steny's died from the virus. We rode the Steny's shuttle to MU games several years with him as our driver. He was also very active coaching in the Special Olympics.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2020/07/21/ken-kuemmerlein-special-olympics-coach-and-heart-stenys-dies-covid-19/5480627002/

[Hards Alumni]

https://www.wpr.org/covid-19-cases-wisconsin-nursing-homes-increase-community-spread

We're back to killing our old people.  Spread is still spread.

[mu_hilltopper]

Special village meeting for a mask ordinance tomorrow. 

I will be voting yea.

[jesmu84]

Special village meeting for a mask ordinance tomorrow. 

I will be voting yea.

WI GOP gonna take you to court

[Hards Alumni]

WI GOP gonna take you to court

So make them do it.  Get them on record.