Barrasso plays ball with Trump, kicks Cheney to the curb
Opinion
by 23 Comments Senator’s backing of the former president over his Wyoming colleague, Drake writes, is a profile in political cowardice.
Drake's Take
Do Wyo Dems have what it takes to rebound in ‘22 elections?
Opinion
by 3 Comments The party was thumped statewide in 2020. Drake examines if the re-election of party leadership is a sign of rejuvenation or resignation.
Cheney’s challengers won’t win, but they’ll spice up ‘22 race
Opinion
by 13 Comments The GOP incumbent from a famous political family and backed by tons of cash will survive a few boos and hisses from the Trump cult on her way to re-election, Drake opines.
Gov. Gordon must lead school funding fix
Opinion
by 4 Comments The chief executive’s lackluster response to $300 million crisis falls short of what’s needed, Drake opines.
Lawmakers failed, again, to address Wyo’s most pressing needs
Opinion
by 7 Comments The legislative session was memorable for what didn’t happen, Drake writes: No action on school finance, Medicaid expansion, new revenues.