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Wisconsin governor won't challenge recall signatures

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(Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will not challenge any of the more than one million signatures gathered by opponents to force a vote to recall the Republican, saying that his campaign did not have enough time to review them.

The recall election is now inevitable, and it will happen as soon as May 29. This election could go either way, and I am predicting that Walker will survive - barely. However, he will be powerless to foist any more of his extremist agenda onto the people of Wisconsin, as at least one of 4 Senate seats up for grabs will be lost, thus flipping the Senate. And Walker will have more problems ahead, as his advisers and cronies go on trial for theft, election fraud, and even exposing genitals in front of a child.

No matter how Walker's recall election turns out, his extremist dynasty is toast on a stick.

Article is here.
 
Well deserved. I hope he gets the boot.
 
The recall election is now inevitable, and it will happen as soon as May 29. This election could go either way, and I am predicting that Walker will survive - barely. However, he will be powerless to foist any more of his extremist agenda onto the people of Wisconsin, as at least one of 4 Senate seats up for grabs will be lost, thus flipping the Senate. And Walker will have more problems ahead, as his advisers and cronies go on trial for theft, election fraud, and even exposing genitals in front of a child.

No matter how Walker's recall election turns out, his extremist dynasty is toast on a stick.

Article is here.

Yep, the message has been sent loud and clear.

I think he's going to lose, however.
 
What was the states economic outlook before he was elected? How is it looking now?
 
The recall election is now inevitable, and it will happen as soon as May 29. This election could go either way, and I am predicting that Walker will survive - barely. However, he will be powerless to foist any more of his extremist agenda onto the people of Wisconsin, as at least one of 4 Senate seats up for grabs will be lost, thus flipping the Senate. And Walker will have more problems ahead, as his advisers and cronies go on trial for theft, election fraud, and even exposing genitals in front of a child.

No matter how Walker's recall election turns out, his extremist dynasty is toast on a stick.

Article is here.

i think he'll lose/ anecdotal, but i lived in WI and just about everyone i know thinks he's a crook. there is still a strong union presence in WI who will work to get out the vote.
 
I can understand why state employee unions would want him out. He threatens to lessen their ability to feed off the taxpayers. Not sure why the average Wisconsin taxpayer would want him out, though. Not sure why what is did is 'extremist' either.
 
I can understand why state employee unions would want him out. He threatens to lessen their ability to feed off the taxpayers. Not sure why the average Wisconsin taxpayer would want him out, though. Not sure why what is did is 'extremist' either.

i'm not sure why you think going to work each day and doing your job is feeding off the taxpayers. those people are taxpayers too, you know.
 
I won't get into the will he win or lose argument. However, it would appear to be a good strategy to not challenge the signatures and ensure the election occurs as soon as possible. He has so much money in his coffers and everyone already knows him and has their mind made up about him. No reason to give his opponents any extra time to fundraise and get their name recognition up to a reasonable level.
 
i'm not sure why you think going to work each day and doing your job is feeding off the taxpayers. those people are taxpayers too, you know.

I think it has to do with the over-compensation present in public sector unions. Especially for jobs that require less education/skills.
 
I think it has to do with the over-compensation present in public sector unions. Especially for jobs that require less education/skills.
Ive seen the steady diarrhea of anti-Walker hatred...still have never seen too many people talk about what the economic outlook of the state was and now is. Damn near everyone
that posts against him is a mindless union supporter that doesnt give a **** about who has to pay for what, as long as their precious and beloved union keeps raping the 'taxpayers'. Id really love to see an analysis of the state...before and after and see some real and actual intelligent discussion on the man, his agenda, etc. If his policies have created a fiscal nightmare in the state, then by all means, the citizens should oust him for someone else. But again...where were they BEFORE his actions and what is their current fiscal outlook?
 
I think it has to do with the over-compensation present in public sector unions. Especially for jobs that require less education/skills.

like what jobs?
 
Ive seen the steady diarrhea of anti-Walker hatred...still have never seen too many people talk about what the economic outlook of the state was and now is. Damn near everyone
that posts against him is a mindless union supporter that doesnt give a **** about who has to pay for what, as long as their precious and beloved union keeps raping the 'taxpayers'. Id really love to see an analysis of the state...before and after and see some real and actual intelligent discussion on the man, his agenda, etc. If his policies have created a fiscal nightmare in the state, then by all means, the citizens should oust him for someone else. But again...where were they BEFORE his actions and what is their current fiscal outlook?

current outlook is grim:

States Continue to Feel Recession

additionally, stripping state workers of their collective bargaining rights doesn't affect the budget shortfall, either. you like walker becasue he is a union buster. i abhor him because he is a union buster. and a koch syncophant.
 
current outlook is grim:

States Continue to Feel Recession

additionally, stripping state workers of their collective bargaining rights doesn't affect the budget shortfall, either. you like walker becasue he is a union buster. I abhor him because he is a union buster. and a koch syncophant.
I dont like OR dislike the guy. I dont have a dog in the fight. I abhor irresponsible government and am smart enough to recognize that in EVERY state and with the fed there HAS to be some changes and I'm also smart enough to realize blind defense of unions is idiotic and a part of the problem. You have grandkids? You thrilled with pushing of continued mountains of debt and decades of irresponsible government off on them? Me...Im not...that is about the most repugnant and repulsive thing I can imagine.
 
I dont like OR dislike the guy. I dont have a dog in the fight. I abhor irresponsible government and am smart enough to recognize that in EVERY state and with the fed there HAS to be some changes and I'm also smart enough to realize blind defense of unions is idiotic and a part of the problem. You have grandkids? You thrilled with pushing of continued mountains of debt and decades of irresponsible government off on them? Me...Im not...that is about the most repugnant and repulsive thing I can imagine.

i think our debt is a huge problem, and i have no issue with making cuts pretty much across the board. that sure doesn't mean abolishing unions. i have never blindly defended unions, and the fact is, without unions, non union workers would not enjoy the wages and benefits and safety precautions they do today. walker is nothing but a union buster, as i posted, and a koch suck up. he's not been good for wisconsin, which is a working man's state. he wouldn't be in this position if he hadn't insisted on taking away collective bargaining rights.
 
like what jobs?

Pretty much all PS union jobs are over compensated (pay and benefits). The discrepancy is even higher in non-skilled positions (such as janitors).
 
current outlook is grim:

States Continue to Feel Recession

additionally, stripping state workers of their collective bargaining rights doesn't affect the budget shortfall, either. you like walker becasue he is a union buster. i abhor him because he is a union buster. and a koch syncophant.
So that was quite the crap sandwich Walker was presented when he was elected. Wow. And with the cuts they are STILL facing those budget deficits? SOMETHING has to change.
 
Ive seen the steady diarrhea of anti-Walker hatred...still have never seen too many people talk about what the economic outlook of the state was and now is. Damn near everyone
that posts against him is a mindless union supporter that doesnt give a **** about who has to pay for what, as long as their precious and beloved union keeps raping the 'taxpayers'. Id really love to see an analysis of the state...before and after and see some real and actual intelligent discussion on the man, his agenda, etc. If his policies have created a fiscal nightmare in the state, then by all means, the citizens should oust him for someone else. But again...where were they BEFORE his actions and what is their current fiscal outlook?

If you get that analysis, please make sure it accounts for the national uptick in the last year due to forces that Walker had nothing at all to do with.
 
So that was quite the crap sandwich Walker was presented when he was elected. Wow. And with the cuts they are STILL facing those budget deficits? SOMETHING has to change.

i am not arguing THAT point. perhaps instead of trying to bust the unions he should focus on the fiscal issues. remember, the union accepted the cuts he proposed.
 
i think our debt is a huge problem, and i have no issue with making cuts pretty much across the board. that sure doesn't mean abolishing unions. i have never blindly defended unions, and the fact is, without unions, non union workers would not enjoy the wages and benefits and safety precautions they do today. walker is nothing but a union buster, as i posted, and a koch suck up. he's not been good for wisconsin, which is a working man's state. he wouldn't be in this position if he hadn't insisted on taking away collective bargaining rights.
As soon as you go all Koch sucker...it just kinda destroys your argument. If people have a BETTER idea on how to get control of that situation...maybe THATS what they should be presenting. Across the board, the states have union contracts they simply cant afford. Wisconsin was a runaway train bound for a solid wall. There was probably a REASON he was elected in the first place. If the previous admins had been doing their job then there wouldnt be a NEED for drastic steps.
 
i am not arguing THAT point. perhaps instead of trying to bust the unions he should focus on the fiscal issues. remember, the union accepted the cuts he proposed.

No they didn't. They only paid lip service to accepting them. However, when push came to shove, they still refused to contribute to pensions and health care.
 
i am not arguing THAT point. perhaps instead of trying to bust the unions he should focus on the fiscal issues. remember, the union accepted the cuts he proposed.
I know...from what i read they threw their employees under the bus to ensure they could keep their union membership (dues) free flowing. Walker believes there is a better way and that the union contracts are choking the fiscal life out of the state. If people have a better solution, then they should present it. Obviously no one did prior to his taking office.
 
If you get that analysis, please make sure it accounts for the national uptick in the last year due to forces that Walker had nothing at all to do with.
So basically...you admit that it was horrible and getting worse, and now it is better. Hmmm...shoooooocccckkkkiiiinnnggg.....
 
Pretty much all PS union jobs are over compensated (pay and benefits). The discrepancy is even higher in non-skilled positions (such as janitors).

ok.....got some facts? i do:

National Institute on Retirement - Out of Balance?


Jobs in the public sector typically require more education than private sector positions. Thus, state and local employees are twice as likely to hold a college degree or higher as compared to private sector employees. Only 23% of private sector employees have completed college as compared to about 48% in the public sector.

Wages and salaries of state and local employees are lower than those for private sector employees with comparable earnings determinants such as education and work experience. State workers typically earn 11% less and local workers 12% less.

During the last 15 years, the pay gap has grown - earnings for state and local workers have generally declined relative to comparable private sector employees.

The pattern of declining relative earnings remains true in most of the large states examined in the study, although there does exist some state level variation.

Benefits make up a slightly larger share of compensation for the state and local sector. But even after accounting for the value of retirement, healthcare, and other benefits, state and local employees earn less than private sector counterparts. On average, total compensation is 6.8% lower for state employees and 7.4% lower for local employees than for comparable private sector employees.
 
So basically...you admit that it was horrible and getting worse, and now it is better. Hmmm...shoooooocccckkkkiiiinnnggg.....

Where in my post does it say that?

You seem to be filling in all sorts of material that is not at all there.
 
I know...from what i read they threw their employees under the bus to ensure they could keep their union membership (dues) free flowing. Walker believes there is a better way and that the union contracts are choking the fiscal life out of the state. If people have a better solution, then they should present it. Obviously no one did prior to his taking office.

really? where did you read that? don't the union employees VOTE on contracts?
 
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