Wisconsin recall elections today - huge turnout

[Riot]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

You realize there was more of an incentive for Dems to go out and vote? Then again you live in KY so you know more than the people in WI do.

PS your recall failed but glad you feel it was a win.

The Wisconsin Democratic Party is pretty happy that that the GOP is declaring a win here (for losing two always-Republican seats to Dems?! Okay ... ) because that shows how easy it will be to continue on with the Walker recall. They are very excited.

I grew up and lived in northern Illinois, went to Wisconsin alot, have family land and interests and contacts in Wisconsin. I like it alot.

[Antitrust32]

Walker wont be recalled. You can book it.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Walker wont be recalled. You can book it.

I do think alot of driving is flaring anger, that will be gone in January, so there will be an uphill fight. The downside is GOP districts are less GOP, the current national GOP party isn't well-liked versus Dems, and Walker has to hold the large urban Democratic areas. These recalls were in very reliably conservative areas for the GOP. The electorate may be burnt out on elections. So we'll see.

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by Riot

The Wisconsin Democratic Party is pretty happy that that the GOP is declaring a win here (for losing two always-Republican seats to Dems?! Okay ... ) because that shows how easy it will be to continue on with the Walker recall. They are very excited.

I grew up and lived in northern Illinois, went to Wisconsin alot, have family land and interests and contacts in Wisconsin. I like it alot.

First Kapanke lost in a highly Democratic area that has always been supported by Democrats. Hopper didn't lose by much and his original election with King was close in 2008 so yeah huge win for the dems!

These recall elections and the Kloppenberg vs Prosser elections were at the height of the democratic support. You have no idea the amount of out of state people that have been here and the ridiculous amount of money that was spent for the dems. The fact is when the Dems were playing their best ballgame they fell short. Once the teachers, the public union workers and the tax payers of this state realize what is happening isn't really bad and it is actually working the dems are done in this state. They rushed this thru as fast as they could (before people realize the repair bill will be a good thing and before they get their property tax bill in Dec) playing as many games as possible and they lost. Dems most likely will lose one more seat next week so net gain is one seat if that happens. $30+ million for 1 seat. I guess you can call it a win. Keep spending money in our state we could use the revenue.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by wiphan

First Kapanke lost in a highly Democratic area that has always been supported by Democrats. Hopper didn't lose by much and his original election with King was close in 2008 so yeah huge win for the dems!

These recall elections and the Kloppenberg vs Prosser elections were at the height of the democratic support. You have no idea the amount of out of state people that have been here and the ridiculous amount of money that was spent for the dems. The fact is when the Dems were playing their best ballgame they fell short. Once the teachers, the public union workers and the tax payers of this state realize what is happening isn't really bad and it is actually working the dems are done in this state. They rushed this thru as fast as they could (before people realize the repair bill will be a good thing and before they get their property tax bill in Dec) playing as many games as possible and they lost. Dems most likely will lose one more seat next week so net gain is one seat if that happens. $30+ million for 1 seat. I guess you can call it a win. Keep spending money in our state we could use the revenue.

Yes, that's the Republican take on it. And actually yes, I have a good idea of the money spent, it's publicly listed and I've been paying attention. Even donated to the recall cause.

Just remember the current Walker mantra, "We cut the budget, and created jobs!" (except when you actually look at the math)