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Recall election ordered for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Embattled first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall this spring after an election was ordered Friday following the collection of more than 900,000 signatures in the wake of his push against union bargaining rights.

The Government Accountability Board voted 5-0 to order the recall, a move that has been expected for weeks given the large number of signatures gathered between November and January. It took 540,208 signatures to trigger a recall.

But the petitioning is not over yet. Republicans are still attempting to get enough signatures to recall Democratic Senator Jausch, and also have a campaign going to recall one of their own, Republican Senator Schultz, for going against Walker's agenda.

Anyways, no more delays. The recall is now officially on.

Predictions? I think Walker will survive this election - barely, but I believe that the Senate will flip. However, this November, depending on the turnout, and whichever presidential candidate has the better coat tails in Wisconsin, the Senate could flip back to the Republicans.

Confused yet? Just wait. It's going to get even better. LOL.

Article is here.
 
It was very important that the date was set for the recall election. Until then Walker could receive unlimited funds in his war chest, now election laws kick in. I think Walker has a tough road ahead of him, a political scandal over his term in local politics and his aides being charged with corruption is going to cut into his reputation. His claim that the government worker pension plan was pulling down the state's budget has been refuted, and I see the people not so sure they want to continue down the slash and burn partisan route.

When it comes to the state senate, all politics are local. Coat tails of the President are nice but the rather heavy handed agenda the republicans brought down on the state has had a chilling effect. I see the senate as going democrat and not so sure the people want to have the republicans back in control again. Walker couldn't have pushed his agenda without their help and as a sign of how ruthless the state's Republican politicians are, they are going after one of their own!

Tea Party fans pointed to the take-over in Wisconsin as from the bottom up taking back America. If the Governor and senate go democrat does that mean moderate America says 'thanks but no thanks?'

Couple this recall revolt with Ryan Paul endorsing the Romneycare candidate, does this mean the Tea Party was just a ruse used by a few politicians and/or falling apart and it is every rat for himself?

just wondering
 
The trouble with all this recall stuff is that it could put political leaders into a perpetual state of campaigning. If they're basically constantly facing election time, they will never stop focusing on that.
 
The trouble with all this recall stuff is that it could put political leaders into a perpetual state of campaigning. If they're basically constantly facing election time, they will never stop focusing on that.

OR, they might just realize that they can get called on their bull**** claims and so they may actually have to try and be.....wait for it..../gasp HONEST. OMG the horror lol.
 
A new poll is out showing Walker losing the recall election. Bear in mind that this poll is from NBC, which is to the left what Rasmussen is to the right. On that basis of that, I am going to stay out on the limb, and still predict that Walker barely survives.

Poll, in PDF format, is here.
 
But the petitioning is not over yet. Republicans are still attempting to get enough signatures to recall Democratic Senator Jausch, and also have a campaign going to recall one of their own, Republican Senator Schultz, for going against Walker's agenda.

Anyways, no more delays. The recall is now officially on.

Predictions? I think Walker will survive this election - barely, but I believe that the Senate will flip. However, this November, depending on the turnout, and whichever presidential candidate has the better coat tails in Wisconsin, the Senate could flip back to the Republicans.

Confused yet? Just wait. It's going to get even better. LOL.

Article is here.

I don't see how Walker can survive.
 
I don't see how Walker can survive.

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Its chuck norris dude, he will be fine.
 
But the petitioning is not over yet. Republicans are still attempting to get enough signatures to recall Democratic Senator Jausch, and also have a campaign going to recall one of their own, Republican Senator Schultz, for going against Walker's agenda.

Anyways, no more delays. The recall is now officially on.

Predictions? I think Walker will survive this election - barely, but I believe that the Senate will flip. However, this November, depending on the turnout, and whichever presidential candidate has the better coat tails in Wisconsin, the Senate could flip back to the Republicans.

Confused yet? Just wait. It's going to get even better. LOL.

Article is here.


Both sides doing what they can to undermine the other side in order to do what they feel their constituents elected them do.I saw no problem with democrats fleeing the state to stop a vote, I saw no problem with the democrats trying to use recall elections to kick out republicans and I see no problem with republicans trying to block those recall elections or trying to do recall elections on democrats.
 
Both sides doing what they can to undermine the other side in order to do what they feel their constituents elected them do.I saw no problem with democrats fleeing the state to stop a vote, I saw no problem with the democrats trying to use recall elections to kick out republicans and I see no problem with republicans trying to block those recall elections or trying to do recall elections on democrats.

I saw a HUGE!!!! problem with them fleeing the state. How on EARTH can any sane person not? They should have been kicked out of Congress on their asses.
 
I don't see how Walker can survive.

Actually, I do, and I disagree with the NBC/Marist poll that came out that shows Walker losing. They are not a very accurate polling firm. For example, in the same poll, they show Democrats beating the Republicans for the Senate seat there by showing Tammy Baldwin against a generic Republican, when Tommy Thompson is much more popular there than the generic candidate.
 
A new poll is out showing Walker losing the recall election. Bear in mind that this poll is from NBC, which is to the left what Rasmussen is to the right. On that basis of that, I am going to stay out on the limb, and still predict that Walker barely survives.

Poll, in PDF format, is here.

It's all boiling down to who the Dems pick to run.
 
For example, in the same poll, they show Democrats beating the Republicans for the Senate seat there by showing Tammy Baldwin against a generic Republican, when Tommy Thompson is much more popular there than the generic candidate.

How is this an example of inaccuracy?
 
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I will be fishing in Clearwater, FL on May 8th. I think Walker will squeak by too. The WI dems don't have anyone more palatable IMO. But I'm pretty sure Walker will be a one-term wonder. Everything he is touching in Wisconsin is turning to **** and it's getting harder and harder to spin it otherwise.

I think he is more worried about the John Doe investigation than he is the recall.
 
I will be fishing in Clearwater, FL on May 8th. I think Walker will squeak by too. The WI dems don't have anyone more palatable IMO. But I'm pretty sure Walker will be a one-term wonder. Everything he is touching in Wisconsin is turning to **** and it's getting harder and harder to spin it otherwise.

I think he is more worried about the John Doe investigation than he is the recall.

I've been hearing that too.
 
Tom Barrett Is In For Walker Recall | TPM2012

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has officially announced that he is running in the recall election against Republican Gov. Scott Walker, following the official triggering of the recall by state election administrators earlier on Friday.

Barrett has also been running for re-election as mayor, a race he is widely expected to win in the election this Tuesday, April 3. The recall primary will be on May 8, and the general election June 5.

Already in the Democratic primary for governor are former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, and Secretary of State Doug La Follette. A recent survey by Public Policy Polling (D) showed Barrett starting out with a lead 36%-29% over Falk, with La Follette at 15% and Vinehout 12%.

If Barrett were to win the contested Democratic primary, this would set up a rematch from 2010, and a test of whether the Tea Party wave of 2010 has receded. He was the Democratic nominee against Walker in 2010, losing by a 52%-47% margin in that Republican year.

“This was not a decision I made lightly,” Barrett wrote in a press release. “I love this state and I care deeply about our future. That’s why I ran for governor in 2010 — even though I knew it was an uphill battle. We ran a strong and energetic campaign fueled by your support and the support of thousands across Wisconsin.” [...]​
 
Tom Barrett Is In For Walker Recall | TPM2012

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has officially announced that he is running in the recall election against Republican Gov. Scott Walker, following the official triggering of the recall by state election administrators earlier on Friday.

Barrett has also been running for re-election as mayor, a race he is widely expected to win in the election this Tuesday, April 3. The recall primary will be on May 8, and the general election June 5.

Already in the Democratic primary for governor are former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, and Secretary of State Doug La Follette. A recent survey by Public Policy Polling (D) showed Barrett starting out with a lead 36%-29% over Falk, with La Follette at 15% and Vinehout 12%.

If Barrett were to win the contested Democratic primary, this would set up a rematch from 2010, and a test of whether the Tea Party wave of 2010 has receded. He was the Democratic nominee against Walker in 2010, losing by a 52%-47% margin in that Republican year.

“This was not a decision I made lightly,” Barrett wrote in a press release. “I love this state and I care deeply about our future. That’s why I ran for governor in 2010 — even though I knew it was an uphill battle. We ran a strong and energetic campaign fueled by your support and the support of thousands across Wisconsin.” [...]​

A Barrett win would definitely be a tale tale sign being that he lost and then beat Walker.
 
At one point I was certain that Walker was toast. But the momentum seems to have stalled. You can't drive anywhere around here without seeing Recall Walker yard signs but it's gonna take money. Lot's of money. And Walker has big GOP money from outside influences. I think the whole GOP party realizes there is a lot at stake here as do the citizens.

I would not bet a nickel on the outcome. But I hope Walker get's the boot. Either way, I will be grouper diggin' in the Gulf while Wisconsin burns. That's better than a sharp stick in the eye I suppose.
 
One possible result of all this: in recent polling Obama leads Romney by 17 points in Wisconsin....
 
I saw a HUGE!!!! problem with them fleeing the state. How on EARTH can any sane person not? They should have been kicked out of Congress on their asses.


A politician's duty is to support legislation his or her constituents who voted for him or her want with every legally available tool they have and to oppose legislation his or her constituents oppose with every legally available tool they have. This is why people vote for one politician and not the other. I know if in my state the situation was reversed and there were liberals trying to enact anti-2nd amendment laws, funding for abortion, enact some form of amnesty for illegals or anything else I oppose I would be seriously pissed if my elected officials didn't flee the state to prevent that vote from happening. Don't want fleeing the state or some other form of a filibuster to be a legal option for politcians to use in order to stop a vote, then petition your elected officials, if your state has voter initiatives then start a petition drive to make such things illegal/
 
At one point I was certain that Walker was toast. But the momentum seems to have stalled. You can't drive anywhere around here without seeing Recall Walker yard signs but it's gonna take money. Lot's of money. And Walker has big GOP money from outside influences. I think the whole GOP party realizes there is a lot at stake here as do the citizens.

I would not bet a nickel on the outcome. But I hope Walker get's the boot. Either way, I will be grouper diggin' in the Gulf while Wisconsin burns. That's better than a sharp stick in the eye I suppose.

The anti-Walker forces most likely have a lot of union money.
 
My personal opinions on recalls is real easy, unless someone commits a crime and gets impeached, there is only one recall and it is the regular election for a certain office (whether it be 2/4 or 6 years before the next election). Voter remorce is not a valid reason IMHO to recall someone.
 
My personal opinions on recalls is real easy, unless someone commits a crime and gets impeached, there is only one recall and it is the regular election for a certain office (whether it be 2/4 or 6 years before the next election). Voter remorce is not a valid reason IMHO to recall someone.

It would seem that 900,000 people in Wisconsin disagree with you.
 
It would seem that 900,000 people in Wisconsin disagree with you.

but that kind of behavior makes election results almost worth nothing. Because Walker's opponent had more than 1 million voters. So everytime a loser in the election feels like it he could call for a recall if he had enough supporters to do so? Flaunting the rights of the majority and the duly elected official mr. Walker?

I think it is highly unfair and also very prone to political games rather than doing the right thing.
 
but that kind of behavior makes election results almost worth nothing. Because Walker's opponent had more than 1 million voters. So everytime a loser in the election feels like it he could call for a recall if he had enough supporters to do so? Flaunting the rights of the majority and the duly elected official mr. Walker?

I think it is highly unfair and also very prone to political games rather than doing the right thing.

You speak as if he has already lost. All the 900,000 people did was bring about a recall election. The voters of Wisconsin will get to decide whether he remains Governor, not just the 900,000 people who petitioned to recall him.
 
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