Posted on 08/09/2011 8:19:35 PM PDT by Steelfish
Two GOP Senators Survive Wisconsin Recall Elections
Millions invested in elections for six GOP senators in what could be 2012 battleground state
By Tom Curry
At least two Republican state senators survived recall elections as votes were counted Tuesday night in Wisconsin in state Senate races which have gained national attention.
The two Republican winners were state Sen Robert Cowles and state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf.
Democrats, organized labor and progressive groups were using the recall effort to seek retribution against six GOP Senate allies of Gov. Scott Walker who enacted a labor law overhaul that ended collective bargaining rights for many public sector workers.
Walker and his allies also enacted a voter identification law and a redistricting plan, which is being challenged in court.
With the split in Wisconsin’s Senate at 19 Republicans and 14 Democrats, a net turnover of three would change party control.
In the 2010 elections, Walker won the governor’s office while the GOP gained four seats in the Senate, giving them the majority.
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Holy cow! Hang on!
District 2: Robert Cowles (Republican) - DECLARED WINNER!!!
District 8: Darling (R) - 44% vs. Pasch (D) - 56% [39% REPORTING]
District 10: Sheila Harsdorf (Republican) - DECLARED WINNER!!!
District 14: Luther Olsen (Republican) - DECLARED WINNER!!!
District 18: Hopper (R) - 51% - King (D) - 49% [79% REPORTING]
District 32: Kapanke (R) 46% - Schilling (D) - 54% [82% REPORTING]
When will the unions start rioting? That’s the question.
The way I was hearing on the radio, this was a lost cause for the GOP, this looks like it is far from that.
We need 3 to stave off a dem majority.
Three for America
One for the LIBtards so far
Hold on two to go
Whenever the beer truck arrives.
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There are 3
Looks like it is going to come down to District 18.
3 r now declared winners
They called the third GOP victory already.
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/127331193.html
Losing 2 is bad enough, but District 18 looks way too close for me.
Mark my words.
If the Dems win only 1 of 6 they will declare victory.
Isn’t there another election where two dems are being recalled?? I expect these two will get the boot...
Darling, it’s over.
PRAY HARD!!!!~
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