Wisconsin’s 24th Assembly District had a special election yesterday to fill Dan Knodle’s empty seat. As expected, Republican Paul Melotik beat Democrat Bob Tatterson. Less expected, it was a single-digit 7 point margin in a heavily Republican district (+23). What does that mean for the district, especially after Dan Knodle only narrowly beat Jodi Habish Sinykin. Is it foreshadowing or does it mean very little considering turnout yesterday was only around 29%? Then we discuss 5 myths about politics, busted by data and Greg gives his weekly roundup. We also give away some Brewers tickets – can you answer this topical trivia question: Who is the midfielder on the women’s US NationalSoccer Team who play for and graduated from UW Madison?
