Tuesday Morning Tidbits

* We’re back in session today, with a very light calendar due to the presentation of the “State of the State” by Governor Jim Doyle this evening. Not much to talk about regarding today’s session, but in the future look for all the insider details.

* As I said, tonight is the “State of the State”. I will post an extensive blog tomorrow with details of the highlights, lowlights (if necessary) and political spin about the speech. Also, Assembly Democratic Leader Jim Kreuser (D-Kenosha) usually puts out a humorous “Top Ten” list prior to the speech of what will and won’t be covered. I’ll post that too.

* Last week’s poll – “Who really runs the Republican Assembly Caucus?” – had some interesting results. It appears Rep. John Gard is leader in title only according to blog readers. He came in second, following former GOP leader Rep. Scott Jensen. Following them came the “Benjamins”, slang for money. Biting the heels on fourth was WMC’s Jim Buchen. Best write-ins: Charlie Sykes and Mark Belling. Be sure to vote in this week’s unbiased poll.

* Glad to see Playground Politics is not a GOP casualty yet. By the way, liked the brief "laying low, feeling the heat" subhead over the weekend.