It’s been a rough summer; Wisconsin needs to pull together

By: Ruth Conniff

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 1, 2026

Words: 1,079

Last Updated: 2 days, 11 hours ago

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A rock concert sized crowd packed the Overture Center in downtown Madison on Friday, July 17, eager to hear former Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler talk about his new book, “This is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy.”

People are desperate for a little optimism and a sense of direction and Wikler offers both, served with a big smile and a hefty dose of energetic encouragement. To enthusiastic …

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