So far, Jim Burkee is Wisconsin’s only hope to de-throne the 40-year incumbency of fifth congressional district Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Menominee Falls), and what a slog it’s going to be.

Elected to office and enjoying his gov’t power-broker benefits since 1968, is it even possible to unseat this millionaire and lottery winner?

Two Wisconsin professors, one Democrat and one Republican, say they will run a joint campaign against Rep. F. Jim Sensenbrenner, the controversial conservative from Milwaukee's suburbs.

At first blush it may sound intriguing. But upon closer inspection, it's a gimmick cooked up by two academics that flies in the face of what campaigns and elections are all about -- making choices.

Voters in the district, even though it is overwhelmingly Republican and probably non-competitive, deserve better.

My Daily Kos diary explains.