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Sign wars: What's your sign?

Posted at 10:15 AM on January 18, 2011 by Bob Collins (4 Comments)
Filed under: Economy

So, it's a fight you want, Wisconsin? Maybe you didn't know when you decided to erect those "open for business" signs on your borders that our state signs once said "the brainpower state."

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We'll come up with a response. Just watch what News Cut readers can do. Here's a blank sign. Click on it to open the larger image, save it to your computer, come up with a proper response to Wisconsin, then send it back to me (you can also use this form).

I'll post them here. Like so:

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"Karen E" of St. Paul cited data from The Daily Beast for her entry.

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From Steve McPherson:

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From reader Mark Anderson of Plymouth:

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Kevin Whinnery's submission:

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Charles Johnson is Wisconsin's new junior senator.


Comments (4)

You remember that some of your station members live across the river, right?

Posted by Heather | January 18, 2011 12:57 PM


I knew I'd be hearing from you, Heather.

Posted by Bob Collins | January 18, 2011 1:20 PM


That's why I like you, Bob!

Posted by Heather | January 18, 2011 2:38 PM


Also? The Ron Johnson one is hilarious.

Posted by Heather | January 18, 2011 2:59 PM


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