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  • continuing his power grab, Walker to expel Wisconsinites from State Capitol (a real barfer!)

    02/27/2011 1:02:08 PM PST · by bigbob · 29 replies
    AFLCIO via Wispolitics dot com ^ | 2-27-11 | Karen Hickey
    Hundreds to Risk Peaceful Arrest to Defend Rights MADISON— Continuing his unprecedented power grab Governor Walker ordered the State Capitol cleared on Sunday, closing the building to Wisconsinites protesting his plan to gut civil rights for tens of thousands of Wisconsin's citizens. Dozens of ministers, rabbis, and priests joined workers and students from across the state, risking arrest to protest the closing of the State Capitol to the public. “First Governor Walker tried to take away workers’ rights, now he is trying to take away our Constitutional right as Americans to peacefully assemble,” said Steelworker Roy Vandenberg. “I have a...