Perusing the paper

BABY FACE MICHELS. A new study reports that voters prefer candidates with mature looks to those who seem a little baby-faced. One of the examples used in the study -- Baby Face Tim Michels v. Mr. Maturity Russ Feingold. No wonder Michels lost -- with a nickname like Baby Face Michels, they thought he was a criminal. Craig Gilbert's Journal Sentinel story.

KOHL HAS MONEY. WHO KNEW? Here's a news flash. When you compare the personal finances of Wisconsin's two U.S. Senators, you'll find that Herb Kohl has more money than Russ Feingold. Who woulda thunk it? One interesting comparison: Last year, Kohl's weekly income was more than Feingold's annual income. Story.