Wednesday, August 10, 2011
12:01 AM: Shilling calls win repudiation of GOP majority, talks of working with GOP Sen. Schultz
Dem Rep. Jen Shilling says GOP Sen. Dan Kapanke used to enjoy support from across the political spectrum because of his moderate image. But the GOP agenda this year changed that.
“This was a resounding rejection of the hard-right turn that his state has taken and the overreach over Governor Walker and his extreme agenda that he pushed through with very little citizen input and transparency and openness in Wisconsin,” Shilling said.
With 97 percent of the vote in, Shilling had 31,868 votes, or 55 percent, to 25,902 votes, or 45 percent, according to unofficial returns.
With Republicans holding a 17-16 majority after today’s results, Shilling called the GOP majority “tenuous” and talked of working with GOP Sen. Dale Schultz of Richland Center to find compromise in the split chamber. Schultz voted against the collective bargaining changes, and Shilling predicted he will become an important factor in the chamber.
Two Dem lawmakers face recall elections next week that could impact the size of the GOP majority.
“I think he has tried to distance himself from the Republicans and Governor Walker and that there may be some areas of common ground, common interest that the Democrats would work with him,” Shilling said.
— By JR Ross
Labels: 2011 recall elections
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
11:58 PM: Pasch campaign shuts down for the night
A representative of the Pasch campaign just told WisPolitics the campaign is currently reviewing the numbers and “that’s where we’re going to leave it for the night.”
He added there would be no more statements from the campaign.
— By Arthur W. Thomas
When you are "middle of the road", you just wind up getting run over....that's why there's no book called, "Great Moderates in History."
Sounds like the Tea Party needs to get back one of those seats in the next election.
Dems looking for a WI Jim Jeffords or Arlen Spector?