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Tom Lubnau: Don’t Vote For A Caucus Of Posers
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "I've often been asked why I'm so critical of the Freedom Caucus. Answer is simple. They're posers. They make promises they cannot keep, lie about their results, and keep their instructions from their puppet masters secret."
Tom LubnauAugust 13, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Why You Should Consider Steve Friess For U.S. House
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Chuck Gray's approach to politics is akin to a yapping Chihuahua, making lots of noise and getting headlines, but getting little done. Most concerning is Gray dumping all of Wyoming voters’ election data to an agency of the federal government whose use is unrestricted."
Tom LubnauAugust 05, 2026

Tom Lubnau: It's Desperation Season
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Friess is attempting to take advantage of Gray's unfavorable ratings, or ... the ABC strategy — Anyone But Chuck. Friess's argument is 'hold your nose and vote for me,' or else your U.S. Representative might be Chuck Gray."
Tom LubnauJuly 30, 2026

Tom Lubnau: The Wyoming GOP's Endorsement Suicide Mission
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "So what did the Republican Party get for all this? They alienated 4 U.S. Senate campaigns, 9 House campaigns, 3 governor's campaigns, 3 secretary of state campaigns, 1 treasurer's campaign, and 2 superintendent campaigns."
Tom LubnauJuly 23, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Fair Play Cuts Both Ways — The Truth About The 2023 Marriage Bill
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "I’ve been predicting mailers will come out that certain legislators would be branded as child abusers and pornographers this legislative session. I did not anticipate it being John Bear and Chip Neiman."
Tom LubnauJuly 16, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Eric Barlow, A Man For The Times
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Eric Barlow and I got off to a rocky start. Barlow was one of the most vocal constituents in a district that covered half of rural Campbell County – which, through redistricting, has since been divided into pieces of four house districts."
Tom LubnauJuly 09, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Splitting the Field — Why Chuck Gray Might Win With Only One in Five Votes
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Chuck Gray, fresh with another boxcar load of family money, is the statistical leader in the congressional race, according to polling information shared with me."
Tom LubnauJuly 02, 2026

Tom Lubnau: The Wyoming Republican Party Is Eating Itself
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The Wyoming GOP's move to endorse primary candidates, demand loyalty oaths, and favor campaigns is a violation of Wyoming law, short-sighted, and self-destructive. Their actions will lead to the party's eventual collapse."
Tom LubnauJune 25, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Sure, Pass Unconstitutional Bills And Blame 'Activist Judges'
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Stupidity is a defense, but it has its limits. Four years of passing the same unconstitutional abortion bills stretches that defense past the breaking point."
Tom LubnauJune 17, 2026

Tom Lubnau: In Defense Of The Well-Crafted Insult
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "When a party to an argument resorts to name-calling, it is usually a sign they have misplaced the facts somewhere between outrage and the send button."
Tom LubnauJune 10, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Freedom Caucus, What Did Not Happen Matters, Too
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If the Freedom Caucus takes control of the House, Senate and governor’s office this session, which is their goal, Wyoming will be a vastly different place. Be cautious that your vote is not a vote to burn down the state."
Tom LubnauJune 04, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Our Leaders Today Need To Think Like The Leaders Of The 1970s
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Opportunities abound in Wyoming. Wind, solar, data centers, nuclear energy, innovative agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are all on the table. We need to look to leaders like Hathaway, Herschler, Hansen and Simpson, who worked to create a state that was both pristine but full of opportunities."
Tom LubnauMay 28, 2026
