Speaking of real estate, BadgerPundit is pleased to report success in our recent house hunting mission in Milwaukee. My wife and I have agreed to purchase a lovely old home in the heart of Milwaukee's East Side. My future neighbors (many of whom have apparently forgotten to discard their now ridiculous looking Kerry Edwards signs) don't know what they're in for. The East Side is clearly Blue State territory, with presidential election contributions running in favor of John Kerry by $89,000 to $56,000. I'm sure the vote share in zip code 53211 ran even more heavily in favor of the wind-surfing, globe-trotting, fortune-hunting, heiress marrying, multi-millionaire art collector from Massachussetts. Needless to say, BadgerPundit plans to work tirelessly to help correct this imbalance.

I was a resident of 53211 for almost 4 years. It was a couple stones throws away as a resident at the UMW dorms. I lived in the towers that raise over the campus. It is a nice area, close to the lake, and not to far from downtown. Now it's been years since (15 or so) I've lived there so it probably has changed a bit. Good luck in the new house. It will be good to read your insightful commentary. Keep us abreast of transforming the neighborhood.
Posted by: Chris | February 13, 2005 at 11:18 AM