Wisconsin Recall Election Results....
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
August 10, 2011 9:53am CST
District 2: Robert Cowles (R)
District 8: Alberta Darling (R)
District 10: Sheila Harsdorf (R)
District 14: Luther Olsen (R)
District 18: Jessica King (D)
District 32: Jennifer Schilling (D)
Basically the outcome looks about like it would without the $10s of millions coming into the state from outside groups. King and Schilling both ran against Republicans in predominantly Democrat districts, and King's opponent had a lot of personal baggage that he never overcame in the campaigns.
As far as the referendum on Walker (as it was from the beginning anyway), the Republicans keep control of the State Senate, albeit a narrower (1 seat) margin. So we'll see if the 2 Democrats being recalled next Tuesday survive. If they don't, then the only difference in the senate will be some of the names... the margin will be the same as it was without these wasteful recalls.
The upshot is, Walker's plans will continue. I think the unions will pull their money from Wisconsin to target Ohio, Indiana or a state where they might actually be able to effect change.
They took 5 shots here, and failed each time. Sure, they pulled some punches with judges in their pocket, and they made a lot of noise in Madison, but in the end, where the people had our say, the unions lost.
There is still talk about recalling Gov. Walker, but that can't happen for another 6 months, and so many are already seeing the benefits of Walker's plans, so my guess is, that's just not going to happen.
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@BalthasarTheRat (656)
• United States
11 Aug 11
I hope the Unions learned their lesson. We especially don't need them pushing votes around here in Ohio. So don't send them our way!
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
11 Aug 11
Well, having failed 5 times in Wisconsin, I kind of doubt they'll put much more into us... I would bet Ohio is now in the cross hairs.
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@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
10 Aug 11
Despite what the spin is in the MSM, people are sick of wasteful spending and high taxes and the unions bullying.
This all is an ideological clash. And it is obvious that the states and the Federal government cannot continue on the way its been going. There either will be cuts now or later. If they're done NOW it can be a controled situation instead of a free fall later. Those who feel we need to keep spending what we don't have will eventually have to go without, now or later.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10 Aug 11
Oh, they know someone has to go without to fix the problems, and they are more than happy to name the "someone else" who should have to.
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@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
10 Aug 11
Well, that may be the case. I'm sure the union bosses don't want to do without their yachts or private jets, even IF Obama wants them to pay higher taxes on them. 
Me, I don't have much to worry about loosing. I've just about lost all I have already. It's a liberating feeling, not having to worry about loosing anymore. 
But then, I do have kids and grandkids who stand to loose alot. That I DO worry about.
Me, I don't have much to worry about loosing. I've just about lost all I have already. It's a liberating feeling, not having to worry about loosing anymore. But then, I do have kids and grandkids who stand to loose alot. That I DO worry about.1 person likes this
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
10 Aug 11
This is an example of what a Japanese Admiral said of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and what a great victor it was for Japan. His reply was "I think all we have done is awaken a sleeping giant". This liberal tax and spend agenda and its cost to the working people is forcing them to rebel (unlike those who feel they are entitled a good life and they rebel with violent riots) and they rebel at the ballot box. The TEA Party is showing its anger at the ballot box and not destroying property or threatening people.
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
10 Aug 11
It's interesting to see how this is spun by different groups.
I think you're right that the unions will not put their money into other states. They're already working hard here in Ohio with their lies.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10 Aug 11
Yup, I think Ohio will be the next union battleground.
Stand firm, Kenzie, let Wisconsin be your example that they can be defeated!
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
12 Aug 11
Yup, there is no lie too low for the incompetent press... especially when their union bribes are at stake.
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
11 Aug 11
You know the newspapers are in bed with the unions. I've tried to publish 3 different guest columns. One was rejected because they didn't have anyone available to check the facts. Another they said needed to be edited to reduce the 10 words it was over limit. I did that and they've ignored the re-write. The 3rd they said was just a bit too controversial.
But...
They just printed a column yesterday that had all the myths about teachers unions and teachers jobs. It perpetuated the myth that government workers don't get Social Security. When and how will we get that one straightened out???
The article claimed that our poor teachers start out making only $27,000 (not true), that they have to spend their entire summers in school and at their own expense (not true). And on and on and on. Grrr.
@catof1 (683)
• United States
10 Aug 11
I find that politics are just a money game and who owes who. I have had this thought for a long time and even more with my custody case. My ex who is a wife beater and abuser all around was able to get my son due to his money and his fathers station. His father is a lobbyiest and used it to his advantage calling in favors. My lawyer who was very nice at first and willing to do much to get my son back all of a sudden changed...he was either paid off or scared off. It is the same every where and I find it disgusting. I really wish it would change or we the people had more power.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10 Aug 11
In this case, the money and power of the unions lost... every time.
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
10 Aug 11
Ted's right. Money is overestimated. It's important, but it's no guarantee of a win. If you want to know how big a waste money can be, look at the democratic primaries in South Carolina where one guy spent over $100,000 and the guy who beat him didn't spend a dime.
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
10 Aug 11
Wisconsin has a record of voting for a person not the money. Senator Promimer spent $200 in a reelection bid and he won. Not because people liked what he stood for but because he was honest and fought for the people. He is most famious for his Golden Fleese Awardto highlight government waste.
