Gov. Walker declared winner in GOP primary

FOX11 ^ | 5/8/2012 | SCOTT BAUER Associated Press

[Brown Deer]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Gov. Scott Walker has easily defeated token opposition in a GOP primary in a recall election that has become a nationally watched battle over union rights.

Preliminary results from Tuesday's primary show Walker beat protester Arthur Kohl-Riggs with 96 percent of the vote.

[Baynative]

Is this all scheduled election balloting, or is it costing the state a bundle of cash for special recall election process?

[katiedidit1]

YOU MADE MY NIGHT! HIP HIP HOORAY FOR THE TEA PARTY!

[Michael Barnes]

Is this the one the unions dumped a bunch of cash into?

[Mr. Wright]

Lame stream media will be crying in their beer and have their panties in a bunch tomorrow.

[Brown Deer]

Wisconsin recall election costs projected in millions

MADISON — At least $650,000 will be needed by state election officials to cover the costs of handling petitions for Wisconsin's upcoming wave of recalls, according to a memo from the state Government Accountability Board.

But that estimate doesn't include costs for local governments, which are expected to be in the millions statewide.

The more than $650,000 in costs GAB expects to incur from handling recall petitions would be needed in addition to money the agency already is receiving, including about $950,000 for the year in base funding and another $1.8 million in one-time money to implement voter ID.

The combined local and state cost for nine state Senate recall elections held earlier this year, targeting six Republicans and three Democrats, was about $2.1 million, the board's memo said.

[4yearlurker]

“Union Rights?!” my A$$!

Go Walker. This story put a great big smile on my face!

[katiedidit1]

“Walker is a national conservative hero who is shattering fundraising records as he fights to keep his job.” and onward to June 5th! I love Gov Walker!

[rabidralph]

It’s costing a bundle. Some counties are around $100K to put on the primary and general recall.

[Brown Deer]

Walker recall cost estimated at $9 million
Amount could rise if Democratic primary is needed, or more recalls

The accountability board said the costs of reviewing the signatures, validating them and then holding a recall election would run to $841,000 for the state; $2.3 million for counties; and $5.8 million for local governments. The agency's survey covered all 72 counties in the state and also got responses from 92% of the state's 1,850 municipalities.

The accountability board has estimated that holding last summer's Senate recalls cost local governments and the state $2.1 million. Two GOP senators were recalled from office in those contests.

[Brown Deer]

Scott Walker Recall: Election Could Cost $17 Million

[Jemian]

The news is so good tonight, I maybe even watch the morning news shows.

...

Or maybe not.

[highway61]

Just a primary. Dems are picking an opponent today. Recall election is June 5.

[Gator113]

Fantastic news!!!!

Take THAT you union scum sucking pieces of waisted human flesh.

[T. P. Pole]

Remember folks, this is just the primary. It would have been a shock if he was under 95%.

This battle is won, as expected. But the bigger battle is the actual recall in June. Don't let down.

[Ladysmith]

As you can see by the links from others, it’s costing a boatload of money. Money that wasn’t planned for or funded. And people here are *pissed off* about it.

[rabidralph]

Results from the JSonline

[classified]

So does this end this recall on Walker? Is he the certified Governor now or is there more?

[From The Deer Stand]

8:50 p.m. Central Walker has more votes than Democrats combined. Walker 93,020, Barrett-Falk 76,082. 13% of vote in. Shows a large Republican turnout. It’d be a blast if it turned out that Walker had more votes alone than all Dems.

[YankeeReb]

Pray for Walker.

If the gubment unions succeed in getting Walker out , we're done.

[Pride in the USA]

Coupled with the news out of Indiana tonight, I am doing the happy dance!

[Hunton Peck]

“So does this end this recall on Walker?”

Sadly, no. This was just a primary. The outcome on the Republican side wasn’t in doubt. On the Dem side, it looks like the somewhat stronger candidate, Tom Barrett, is pasting the (ostensibly) union-backed and crazier one, Kathleen Falk.

[Walkingfeather]

I would like to see the turn out numbers for dem and repub. for the primary.

[Brown Deer]

Walker has more votes than Democrats combined. Walker 93,020, Barrett-Falk 76,082. 13% of vote in. Shows a large Republican turnout.

lol, I've been noticing that and this primary was supposed to actually be for the Democrats. I doubt if they will even get as many votes as they got signatures. They were unable to get as many signatures as Walker's total votes in the original election! Strange how that can trigger a recall. ;-)

[Gator113]

waisted=wasted

[Bronzy]

Sure the people are pissed off. Money for nothing and the schools for “free”.

[Mr. Impatient]

A Tea Party guy winning in Indiana, and now this.

I cannot freaking wait to see the reactions of the talking heads in the state controlled media.

I get the feeling that listening to Rush tomorrow is going to be a little more fun than usual.

[Mr. Impatient]

A Tea Party guy winning in Indiana, and now this.

I cannot freaking wait to see the reactions of the talking heads in the state controlled media. *happyface*

I get the feeling that listening to Rush tomorrow is going to be a little more fun than usual.

[Walkingfeather]

Of course the solution to that is simple. Utilize ATM machines as voting machines. They are already secure and can handle the security. Most everyone knows how to use them. They are more plentiful than polling places, have voting over 3 days. Pass a law that voter fraud is punishable by capital punishment. If you think about voter fraud undermines the populous confidence in the very mechanics of the republic. Should hold the same punishment as treason, which does the same exact thing.

[Brown Deer]

Wisconsin - 1225 of 3423 Precincts Reporting - 36%

Walker , Scott (i)
GOP 248,188

Barrett , Tom
Dem 121,193

Falk , Kathleen
Dem 81,503

Vinehout , Kathleen
Dem 9,182

Kohl-Riggs , Arthur
GOP 7,244

La Follette , Doug
Dem 7,092

Huber , Gladys
Dem 1,855

[Tex-Con-Man]

Walker's doin’ a helluva lot better than Obama...against “No Preference”...

North Carolina Election: Democrat Primary 20% choose "no preference" over Obama

[MNlurker]

266K for Walker vs 260 combined at this moment.

[From The Deer Stand]

31% of the vote in. Walker 209,591, Barrett-Falk combined 176,786

[Brown Deer]

Walker has more votes than ALL combined opponents!

Wisconsin - 1704 of 3423 Precincts Reporting - 50%

Walker , Scott (i)
GOP 320,314

Barrett , Tom
Dem 167,774

Falk , Kathleen
Dem 109,507

Vinehout , Kathleen
Dem 11,790

Kohl-Riggs , Arthur
GOP 9,540

La Follette , Doug
Dem 9,517

Huber , Gladys
Dem 2,457

[EQAndyBuzz]

It would behoove the administration to advise the union loyalists to back down and leave Walker in place.

If there is a recall in November and people vote down the line, it is very possible Obama loses Wisconsin.

Unintended consequences at its best.

[MNlurker]

If the money hasn’t been spent yet the national unions are currently making a run on the holding coffers...

[Brown Deer]

Walker has thousands more votes than ALL combined opponents!

Wisconsin - 2048 of 3423 Precincts Reporting - 60%

Walker , Scott (i)
GOP 392,553

Barrett , Tom
Dem 198,355

Falk , Kathleen
Dem 129,290

Vinehout , Kathleen
Dem 14,423

La Follette , Doug
Dem 11,319

Kohl-Riggs , Arthur
GOP 11,051

Huber , Gladys
Dem 2,917

[alrea]

cannot freaking wait to see the reactions of the talking heads in the state controlled media

too decent of a statesman to survive in the negative, nasty world that American politics has become

[RandallFlagg]

Are those the numbers for the actual recall election?

[rainee]

This is just the primary..actual recall June 5.

[RandallFlagg]

Okay. Thanks.

[Brown Deer]

this is the primary...

Wisconsin - 2730 of 3423 Precincts Reporting - 80%

Walker , Scott (i)
GOP 507,868

Barrett , Tom
Dem 295,090

Falk , Kathleen
Dem 180,193

Vinehout , Kathleen
Dem 21,148

Kohl-Riggs , Arthur
GOP 16,373

La Follette , Doug
Dem 15,463

Huber , Gladys
Dem 3,799

Just more evidence of phony recall petition signatures.

[Wisconsinlady]

Barrett just spoke and I have little pukes in my throat. He is asking for Kumbayah and working together. baloney. The dems stopped Walker from doing everything he wanted to do.

[Wisconsinlady]

This is costing the state of WI $8M and all the towns etc have to pull it somewhere because it was not in their budgets.

[dadfly]

i said it a year ago and i’ll say it again. Walker for President!

this is how and around who you can “unite” true conservatives.

[Mountain Mary]

This was just a primary and the GOP opponent was some nutcase so 95% is about right.
June 5 is the day of the recall election between Mayor Tom Barrett and Governor Scott Walker..
But we are working hard here in WI. and appreciate all of the support from around the country.

We know that so many of you are praying for Scott’s victory. As Wisconsin goes, so goes the country.
Down with the union goons!

[redlegplanner]

is my beer math correct that more pubbies turned out for a no brainer primary than ‘rats turned out for the contested one? Woo boy - next month could be fun!

[Brown Deer]

[seekthetruth]

Wisconsin Freeper ping here. Many Florida Freepers like me are hoping Scott Walker keeps on keeping on!

[Brown Deer]

As Wisconsin goes, so goes the country. Down with the union goons!

Looks like they were clearly voted down, since they supported Kathleen Falk with over $4 million.