Op-EdSource: Commentary,Politics•3 min readWatch the “Main Street Governor Candidate Forum” hereBy Dan ShaferJan 21, 2026, 1:17 PM CSTShareLoading...Dan ShaferDan Shafer is a veteran Milwaukee journalist, an award-winning weekly opinion columnist, Civic Media’s Political Editor, and author of The Recombobulation Area. More from Dan ShaferIn photos: 2026 Main Street Governor Candidate ForumCandidate forum shows Democrats’ strong bench in the race for governor in WisconsinWant More Local News?We've got you. Scan it to get it.Civic MediaCivic Media Inc.The Civic Media AppPut us in your pocket.GET