Abele's Victory Is A Win For Milwaukee County

I was happy that Chris Abele won a decisive, 20-point victory over Jeff Stone for Milwaukee County Executive.

His win is a clean break with the past, a diminution of the influence of conservative talk radio, a clear repudiation of Scott Walker's tenure as County Executive and ideological governing from Madison, and, most importantly, Abele's election is an opportunity for the city and county of Milwaukee to work closely on behalf of taxpayers.

Abele inherits a budget he didn't craft and certainly will face more cuts coming this year from Madison.

But I know he's up to the task.

All in all, a good win and a rewarding evening for progressive politics in the County.