President Obama says White House duties kept him away from Wisconsin during the recent recall election — and he doesn’t think the Democratic defeat there will mean much for his own re-election bid. “I think probably you’ve got specific circumstances in Wisconsin,” Obama told WBAY-TV of Green Bay about the failed Democratic effort to recall… Continue reading President Obama – Presidential “Responsibilities” Kept Me From Wisconsin in Recall Election
Tag: Scott Walker
What Would America Do Without the “Knowledge” of the Palin?
After Scott Walker spent over $45 million dollars to win his governor’s seat in Wisconsin, Sarah Palin rushed to her friends on Fox “News” to offer her two cents (and that’s about all her opinion amounts to) on her favorite topic – President Obama. This is why a recent study regarding Fox News viewers concluded that… Continue reading What Would America Do Without the “Knowledge” of the Palin?
Democratic Challenger To Scott Walker Gets Slapped In The Face By a Woman – Video
As if losing for the second tome to Republican Scott Walker in last night’s Recall elections wasn’t enough, Democratic challenger Tom Barrett was slapped in the face by a women while he was greeting supporters. No word on whether this woman was in fact Scott Walker in drag. Or maybe the slap was intended for… Continue reading Democratic Challenger To Scott Walker Gets Slapped In The Face By a Woman – Video
Republicans Hate Unions. Why Is That? – Video
The reason was always obvious, but hearing Rachel Maddow explain why Republicans hate unions put a level of simplicity to the topic that anyone and everyone should get… even Republicans.
With Three Weeks to Recall, Walker Leads in Wisconsin
A new Marquette Law School Poll in Wisconsin shows that with three weeks to go until the recall election Gov. Scott Walker (R) has taken a six point lead over Tom Barrett (D), 50% to 44%, among likely voters. Three weeks ago, Walker’s lead was just one point. Said pollster Charles Franklin: “While both parties show unusual… Continue reading With Three Weeks to Recall, Walker Leads in Wisconsin
Today’s Funniest Tweet – Compliments Wisconsin’s @GovWalker
Okay. We know the day is not over, but it will be difficult, even impossible for anyone to beat today’s funniest tweet. It is from Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker and his tweet goes out to the public employees of his state, the same “hard-working” public employees that received the brunt of Walker’s attacks for over… Continue reading Today’s Funniest Tweet – Compliments Wisconsin’s @GovWalker
Scott Walker Quietly Signs Bill To Repeal Equal Pay For Women in Wisconsin
The 2009 Equal Pay Enforcement Act was meant to deter employers from discriminating against certain groups by giving workers more avenues via which to press charges. Among other provisions, it allows individuals to plead their cases in the less costly, more accessible state circuit court system, rather than just in federal court. In November, the state Senate approved SB 202,… Continue reading Scott Walker Quietly Signs Bill To Repeal Equal Pay For Women in Wisconsin
Court Strikes Down Part of Scott Walker’s Anti Union Law
The Huffington Post reports: Just over a year after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) signed a measure taking away most collective bargaining rights for public workers, labor unions scored a victory as a federal court struck down portions of the law. The court ruled that the state cannot prevent public sector unions from automatically deducting… Continue reading Court Strikes Down Part of Scott Walker’s Anti Union Law
One Month To Go Before Scott Walker’s Goose Starts Cooking
The water’s a-boiling, and Walker is literally feeling the heat. He has bombarded Wisconsin airwaves with television ads trying to convince the people that his failed policies are just what they need. But once the fire is lit, it’s just a matter of time before the feast begins. MADISON — Organizers of the historic recall effort… Continue reading One Month To Go Before Scott Walker’s Goose Starts Cooking
Lies, Damn Lies, and the Truth About Teacher Tenure
Have you heard the latest story about teachers and tenure? No? It goes like this. A teacher was given stellar evaluations for two and a half years. In the spring of the third year, the principal wrote a savagely negative review of one of the teacher’s lessons because the teacher made comments about how cold… Continue reading Lies, Damn Lies, and the Truth About Teacher Tenure
Scott Walker “Looks Forward” To Defending His Non-Existent Accomplishments
The efforts to recall Wisconsin’s Union busting Republican governor Scott Walker is in full swing, with organizers saying last week that they already collected over 300,000 signatures in the first 12 days since starting the recall process. A total of 540,200 signatures are needed by January 17th to force the recall election in the spring… Continue reading Scott Walker “Looks Forward” To Defending His Non-Existent Accomplishments
The Republican War On Labor Continues
It has been a constant assault on the middle class and the American worker since Scott Walker manipulated the political process in Wisconsin, and passed his bill taking away workers bargaining rights. Now, the Republican House of Representatives are joining in on the attacks. House Republicans have introduced a bill that would give companies and… Continue reading The Republican War On Labor Continues