DAVE CONSIDINE for Assembly District 81
This former Baraboo school teacher-turned assemblyman seems about as honest as a politician can be. He started his interview with our editorial board by reminding us that years ago he told us he wouldn’t seek a fourth term — something we’d forgot. He changed his mind, he said, because he wants to make sure voters get fair voting districts following this year’s census. Considine is worth keeping because of his sincerity. And he’s not afraid to take unpopular positions that make sense, such as raising Wisconsin’s infinitesimal beer tax. We like his pragmatism. For example, he’s been working hard to find a way for local farmers to harvest their animals closer to home, because many can’t afford to truck them to Iowa. His Republican opponent, David Dahlke, doesn’t appear to be running a strong challenge and didn’t share his views with our board.
