Nichols' History Lesson Has no Lesson

I guess in the land of John Nichols one doesn't have to back up any charges with some facts or at least a theory. I liked Nichols' little history lesson of Wisconsin politicians that endorsed candidates beyond their own party. However, when he talks about State Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer's endorsement of Speaker John Gard he calls it an "act of self-service." The only thing Nichols can come up with is the fact that Ziegelbauer is both a legislator and Manitowoc County executive. Nichols implies what Ziegelbauer is doing is nefarious by calling it "double dipping in the public trough." Funny, Manitowoc voters didn't seem to mind him holding both jobs when they elected him county exec. Is Nichols implying Manitowoc voters are dumb or condone corruption? No wonder many outside Madison have contempt for those living in the Peoples' Republic of Dane County. People like Nichols are pretty arrogant.