They are cowards.
“But Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he will not attempt to pass any portions of the bill without Democrats present”
NO,NO,NO! Even if this is what you intended WHY would you tell them this!
CRAP! You just told them to stay away indefinitely!
This is like going up for a dunk and clanking it off the rim!
I’m not sure this is a bad move. The ongoing dereliction of duty by the Wisconsin Rats isn’t impressing the public. And the prospect of major public job cuts caused by their absence continues to loom.
Republicans can out-vote the Dimocrats when they come back. So, there’s no difference whether they come back or not. Republicans can STILL pass this. It’s a nice gentle slap in the Democrat’s face instead of a boot in their party’s animal avatar.
Classy, and just as effective as the cram-it-down-their-throat method. Gives the democrats more time, and more rope with which to hang themselves in the public eye.
Right.
This is where the positive PR for Walker and the GOP will begin to turn against them. This is where the independents and soccer moms will begin to start asking questions on why law and order has not been enforced. Why doctors are not being punished for handing out fake sick notes, why the capital (inside not outside) has not been cleared out, so that senators and house members can return to work. So, a couple days of Chaos is understandable, however, law and order must return so senators and house members who want to show up and do their work can do their work...with or without the FLEE-BAGGERS.
Probably a wise move. As it is a so-called financial bill, the Dems would have taken it to court and tied it up for a long time, with a good chance of winning. They need to wait until the Dems return. The longer the Dems are away, the worse they look. Plus, the Repubs in the meantime can pass numerous non-financial bills while they are away. A smart move in my opinion.
I am damn glad they are getting called on it!!!!!
Why is it that Republicans are always SO gutless??!!
They should compromise. Let the Democrats come back, so they have a quorum. Once they have a quorum, have the State Police guard the doors. Then vote on the original bill.
Careful folks—Lots of similar reports in the last couple of days have turned out to be false. The MSM is doing everything it can to demoralize us and support the union scum. Regrettably, Forbes has gone to the dark side—I recently cancelled a 30+ year subscription with them.
The voters will remember.
By not taking forceful action, the R’s are allowing the D’s to shut down the government and take it hostage.
While it is possible non-action on the central issue may make some sense from a political perspective, the R’s at the least have a duty to proceed with business and pass other legislation, CCW, eligibility, etc, if for no other reason than to make the D’s absence unbearable.
There had damn well not better be a compromise here. There is too much at stake for other states nationwide who have the same problem with public employee unions.
Republicans there need to understand that the Tea Party’s axe has two blades and it swings in both directions.
And they need to understand NOW.
they need to find a quorum and VOTE.
>> “when are we going to free this country from the strangle-hold of teachers and other government workers?” <<
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When we free the GOP from the strangle hold of country club elitists like Newtie, Barbour, Daniels, Boehner, Lott, McConnell, Graham, etc.
stupid party is as stupid party does.
time to burn up the phone lines to demand a vote NOW.