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2012-06-05 -Election 2012
Wisconsin recall election tests Republican policies
The governor of the US state of Wisconsin is facing a rare recall election, seen as a key test ahead of the presidential election in November. Republican Governor Scott Walker faces Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett more than a year after passing a law limiting workers' collective bargaining rights.

Critics gathered nearly one million signatures to force the recall vote.

The outcome of Wisconsin's vote could have implications for the presidential election, analysts say.

Mr Walker is only the third governor in US history to face a recall vote.

The fight in Wisconsin reflects the broader national conversation over how to deal with bloated budgets and a sluggish economic recovery, and correspondents say that what happens in Wisconsin could have a bearing on how the presidential campaign unfolds.

"One thing is really clear here: If Walker wins on Tuesday, which we are really confident he will, [Barack] Obama's going to have a much tougher road ahead in Wisconsin this fall," Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Preibus told reporters, ABC News reported.
Posted by tipper 2012-06-05 01:21|| || Front Page|| [11138 views ]  Top

#1 Fox's Frank Luntz had quite a gathering of Wisconsin folks last evening. They appeared to be split pretty heavily on the issue. One lady was particularly upset that she had to miss work and stay home with her children because their teachers trekked to Madison to participate in the Gov Walker protests. Being paid by the school district for protesting might have added insult to the injury as well.
Posted by Besoeker 2012-06-05 09:19||   2012-06-05 09:19|| Front Page Top

#2 This is all about money and power. Walker stands in the way of unions. This recall is outright greed. Obama should have been long gone but stinkers like him remain.
Posted by Dale 2012-06-05 10:09||   2012-06-05 10:09|| Front Page Top

#3 Walker's requirements that the PEUs pay more toward their generous medical and retirement are entirely reasonable. These asshats have been spoiled and acted like pampered children. Most voters have gotta be sick of the drama
Posted by Frank G 2012-06-05 10:27||   2012-06-05 10:27|| Front Page Top

#4 The PEUs and their minions in the media are throwing everything they can against the wall to see if it sticks against Walker.

Their current meme is that Walker is involved in a criminal investigation against his office when he was Milwaukee County's Supervisor. What they don't report is that he's the one who initiated the investigation (and promptly fired some pesons) when he found out that some on his staff (holdovers from previous Dem administrations acting as they were used to doing) were engaged in theft by fraud, outright theft of public funds, campaign work (not know for who) on County time and various other illegal activities.

Unfortunately, there are many folks that will believe anything you tell them. It's looking to be a tight race.
Posted by Mullah Richard 2012-06-05 10:41||   2012-06-05 10:41|| Front Page Top

#5 He most probably will win the recall but will he win the recount?
Posted by Deacon Blues 2012-06-05 12:19||   2012-06-05 12:19|| Front Page Top

#6 Don't worry, Deacon. Holder is on the job.
Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-06-05 14:28||   2012-06-05 14:28|| Front Page Top

#7 The crying has already started

Dems cry foul early into Election Day; Sen. Taylor demands investigation
Posted by Beavis 2012-06-05 16:20||   2012-06-05 16:20|| Front Page Top

#8 I can't even talk to the other side anymore. Even politely. I even try. I just can't understand the eight dimension they are seeing.
Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2012-06-05 17:54||   2012-06-05 17:54|| Front Page Top

#9 "Bearing on how the presidential campaign unfolds" > yeah, the majority of both CNN + FOX Pundits believe that WI is a gauge of whetehr the Bammer will win in November or not.

I'm not convinced - however true the above or not, IMO its more correct to say that WI, PA, + CA are litmus tests for the survival of traditional Big Labor = AFL-CIO, etc. under OWG-NWO = SPACE GOVT-ORDER.
Posted by JosephMendiola 2012-06-05 19:48||   2012-06-05 19:48|| Front Page Top

#10 Fox and NBC have called it for Walker
Posted by Beavis 2012-06-05 22:01||   2012-06-05 22:01|| Front Page Top

#11  GOP won everyone of the recalls

Walker , Scott (i) GOP 957,827 55%
Barrett , Tom Dem 763,369 44%
Trivedi , Hari Ind 9,925 1%

Lieutenant Governor - Special General
June 05, 2012 - 10:04PM CT
Wisconsin - 2565 of 3424 Precincts Reporting - 75%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Kleefisch , Rebecca (i) GOP 924,269 55%
Mitchell , Mahlon Dem 754,897 45%

State Senate - District 13 - Special General
June 05, 2012 - 10:04PM CT
Wisconsin - 66 of 97 Precincts Reporting - 68%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Fitzgerald , Scott (i) GOP 32,254 60%
Compas , Lori Dem 21,324 39%
Virgil , Terry Lib 486 1%

State Senate - District 21 - Special General
June 05, 2012 - 10:04PM CT
Wisconsin - 13 of 60 Precincts Reporting - 22%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Wanggaard , Van (i) GOP 11,301 62%
Lehman , John Dem 7,033 38%

State Senate - District 23 - Special General
June 05, 2012 - 10:04PM CT
Wisconsin - 113 of 168 Precincts Reporting - 67%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Moulton , Terry (i) GOP 22,491 60%
Dexter , Kristen Dem 14,765 40%

State Senate - District 29 - Special General
June 05, 2012 - 10:04PM CT
Wisconsin - 119 of 172 Precincts Reporting - 69%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Petrowski , Jerry GOP 26,573 64%
Seidel , Donna Dem 15,041 36%
Posted by Water Modem 2012-06-05 23:09||   2012-06-05 23:09|| Front Page Top

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