Posted on 10/12/2011 10:31:48 AM PDT by Sopater
The state Senate recall elections that captured the attention of the state and country earlier this year might have just been preludes to the main event.
On Tuesday, United Wisconsin announced it would begin collecting signatures Nov. 15 to force a recall election of Gov. Scott Walker. The group, which is collaborating with grassroots organizations throughout the state, is confident it will reach its goal of 700,000 signatures — roughly 160,000 more than the 540,206 needed to force a recall election.
Once the calendar hits Nov. 15, the group will have 60 days to collect the needed signatures, according to state law.
“Governor Walker and his accomplices continue to destroy our state and serve special interests,” said United Wisconsin Co-Chairman Ryan Lawler during a press conference Tuesday. “In contrast, United Wisconsin proudly serves the people of Wisconsin, and will lead the effort to recall Governor Walker.”
Lawler said United Wisconsin is combining the collective efforts of grassroots groups, unions, public and private organizations, political action committees and community leaders to execute their strategy to recall Walker.
What that strategy is, and whom the group is working with directly, is a little less clear. United Wisconsin Chairman Kevin Straka said the organization is volunteer-based, but it has two full-time employees in a Milwaukee regional office. When asked to name four other organizations the group is tied to, Straka named just one: Wisconsin Recall Taskforce.
(Excerpt) Read more at hudson-wi.patch.com ...
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
538 (70%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
212 (27%)
Not sure at this point.
8 (1%)
Total votes: 758
FREEP THIS POLL ***PING!*** FRmail me if you want to be added or removed from the Fearless Poll-Freeping Freepers Ping list. And be sure to ping me to any polls that need Freepin', if I miss them. (looks like a medium volume list) (gordongekko909, founder of the pinglist, stays on the list until his ghost signs up for the list)
I voted NO. Looks like the union goons are voting pretty heavy. Come on, FReepers, show ‘em what for!
My dad was born in Milwaukee way back when the 20th century was new.......voted.
ping... with a poll.
My dad was born out here, too. I’ve never lived here in Wisconsin until I moved my family here a few years ago. This is the first time in my adult life that I’ve had a governor that I’m proud of. I voted NO!
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
544 (56%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
411 (42%)
Not sure at this point.
8 (0%)
Total votes: 963
can anyone in the Badger state tell us what the employment picture has been there the past six months??
Getting better:
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
555 (51%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
513 (47%)
Not sure at this point.
9 (0%)
Total votes: 1077
Ed Schultz has been soiling his urine-soaked pants over the “recall Walker” farce.
Voted no -
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
559 (50%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
537 (48%)
Not sure at this point.
9 (0%)
Total votes: 1105
Done
Looks like my vote really counted. 5 more for even steven.
NO votes are winning now. This is awesome since the Patch is a uber liberal news source.
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
567 (47%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
608 (51%)
Not sure at this point.
10 (0%)
Total votes: 1185
At 3:06 PM results are and voting is closed:
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
(Voting has been closed for this question)
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
570 (47%) No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
622 (51%) Not sure at this point.
10 (0%) Total votes: 1202
Let’s try that again. My spacing was out of whack.
At 3:06 PM results are in and voting is closed:
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
(Voting has been closed for this question)
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
570 (47%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
622 (51%)
Not sure at this point.
10 (0%)
Total votes: 1202
It looks like thery closed the poll as soon as it turned against recalling Walker.
DUmmies got there first but now the numbers show that the Patriots are pulling ahead (641 No, 571 Yes).
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
572 (46%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
647 (52%)
Not sure at this point.
10 (0%)
Total votes: 1229
I think it’s still open. Now it shows 1257 total. Walker is still winning.
Should Gov. Scott Walker be recalled?
Yes, his policies have Wisconsin heading in the wrong direction.
579 (46%)
No, the state is better off for the work he has already accomplished.
667 (53%)
Not sure at this point.
11 (0%)
Total votes: 1257
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