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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “INTERchange,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, in Franklin.
Week-ends
By Kevin Fischer
Saturday, Jul 12 2008, 09:00 AM
A look back at the people and events that made news the past week.
Week-ends is a regular weekly feature of This Just In...
HEROES OF THE WEEK
Joseph Dwyer
Tony Gonzalez
LEGAL immigrants
Those who made this possible
Zach Kronz of Franklin
This manufacturer
VILLAINS OF THE WEEK
James Kevin Pope
Theodore Pressman
Dale Decker
John Freshwater
Christian Phillips
German serial killer
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
"I wanna cut his n_ts out”
Jesse Jackson caught on mic, talking about Barack Obama.
"For any harm or hurt that this hot mic private conversation may have caused, I apologize. My support for Senator Obama's campaign is wide, deep and unequivocal."
Jesse Jackson in a statement after his controversial remark. Jackson said he called Obama's campaign to apologize.
"Jesse Jackson has spent his entire life in love with the microphone. He knows them intimately. He's such an aficionado of the mike that Detroit's beloved late mayor, Coleman Young, dismissed one of Jackson's failed vanity bids for the presidency by noting that "all he's ever run is his mouth." Jackson's claim to have been caught unbeknownst by a "hot mike" slurring and threatening Barcak Obama is complete hogwash. Somewhere, deep down, he wanted the world - and Obama - to know how much he wants to "cut his n_ts out."
Charles Hurt, DC Bureau Chief for the New York Post.
“I agree that immigrants should learn English. But instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English - they’ll learn English - you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish. You should be thinking about how can your child become bilingual. We should have every child speaking more than one language.”
Barack Obama, answering a question on education when he said he doesn’t understand people who say “we need English only.”
"I am appalled that Sen. Barack Obama suggested that our children should learn to speak Spanish instead of that Spanish-speaking children should speak English.English is our language. Anyone wanting to live here should speak it. Not the other way around. Let's go a little further. What about all the other immigrants living here? Are we to learn their languages, too? Are they going to be told to learn Spanish along with English? What about the seniors, like me? Am I supposed to learn, too?"
MaryAnn Fritz in a letter to the Journal/Sentinel today.
"You've heard of mental depression; this is a mental recession.We have sort of become a nation of whiners. You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline."
John McCain's chief economics adviser, Phil Gramm, former U.S. Senator from Texas.
"I strongly disagree. Phil Gramm does not speak for me. I speak for me. America is in great difficulty. And we are experiencing enormous economic challenges as well as others."
John McCain's reaction to Gramm.
"I'm not sure of Jack's purpose on the trip, but it did nothing to help any of the participants' businesses."
Chris Frigo, founder of De Pere-based Forte Composites, criticizing Commerce Secretary Jack Fischer in his official evaluation of a March trade mission to Ireland and the United Kingdom. In less than three months this spring, Fischer and administrative assistant Deborah Godt billed taxpayers for parts of three international trips. Those trips came shortly after Governor Doyle imposed limits on travel because of the state budget shortfall.
"I want a Commerce secretary who's out promoting Wisconsin products. The trip to Ireland and the U.K. was a well-organized trade mission."
Governor Doyle defending Fischer.
"I’m fed up with the Republican Party. I don’t think Ronald Reagan would recognize the party anymore. It seems the party has left me and a lot of others behind."
State Representative Jeff Wood, Independent from Chetek, announcing on the day of the candidate-filing deadline that he has departed the Republican Party to run as an independent for the 67th Assembly District.
"That’s why I want to go, to have the opportunity to see him, to hear him. If he can’t convince me in this kind of platform, how’s he going to convince millions of Americans to support him?"
Debra Bartoshevich, the 1st Congressional District Hillary Clinton delegate who has indicated her support for McCain, on why she wants to retain her status as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention despite objections from the state Democrat Party.
"In this age of violence, if we don't take back our streets, more of us will be burying our children."
State Senator Spencer Coggs, Democrat of MIlwaukee calling on witnesses to come forward with information regarding a gang-related quadruple homicide that occurred July 4.
"Considering the state of the economy, now is the worst time to approve a $130 million tax increase. Every day, I hear from people who are worried about their jobs, upset about gas prices and frustrated with high grocery bills. Adding to their financial burden is not the answer.Supporters of the $130 million sales tax increase will argue that the measure provides property tax relief, but lawyers for the county note that nothing in the referendum question can legally guarantee property tax relief. In fact, history shows just the opposite to be true. In 1991, the County Board passed a 0.5% sales tax increase for the purpose of 'property tax relief.' From 1992 to 2002, the tax levy went up 55%."
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, in a letter to the editor of the Journal/Sentinel.Walker is evtoing the sales tax referendum approved by the Milwaukee County Board.
"Um, is Brett Favre coming back?"
11-year-old Miranda Black of Oconto Falls, posing a question to Green Bay Packer head coach Mike McCarthy.
"I want to know which one of those media individuals made you say that. Those are things we'll obviously, we'll get to down the line. But great question."
McCarthy's response.
OUTRAGE OF THE WEEK
A trashy book coming out this September will smear First Lady Laura Bush. Caution: this article has a link to graphic material that might be offensive. That's why it's the outrage of the week.
MOST UNDER-REPORTED STORY OF THE WEEK
The issue that enabled Democrats to take over Congress in November of 2006, the war (remember how Democrats promised to end it?) is no longer #1 with voters. Could it be because the surge is working?
MOST OVER-HYPED STORY OF THE WEEK
Brett Favre?
CC?
Nope.
Celebrity divorces.
STRANGEST, MOST UNUSUAL STORY OF THE WEEK
Sit down.........again and again and again and again....
Court awards British woman over $14,000 over broken heel.
REMEMBER: Your suggestions/nominations for any of these categories every week are welcome, especially for HEROES OF THE WEEK. If you know of anyone in the community deserving of recognition, please e-mail me.
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