It's always so interesting how things can get "twisted". Scott Walker has been saying on television that the emails that he's been getting have been mostly supportive. Well the truth is starting to come out little by little.
A few days ago a group that did a sample of the emails confirmed that was the case. Then they removed the out of state emails (which were approximately 20% - the Koch brothers are out of state, aren't they?) Then the margin was much closer. Today a new analasis was done starting AFTER the incorrectly named Budget Repair Bill was announced and it is 2:1 AGAINST! Now that makes sense!!! That matches what the polls were showing.
I have not emailed Scott Walker at all - he already told the fake Koch brother that he was not changing his mind, not backing down ("backing down" is a subject for another post on what makes Scott Walker tick), that's why I have not emailed him.
Well it seems like the emails to Scott Walker are now something that matters - not from a perspective of changing his mind, but rather for polling reasons. So, please join me in emailing him!!! Let him know what you think of the "fake" Budget Repair Bill which was passed illegally and therefore is being held up in the courts, let him know what you think of his Budget bill, and let him know what you think of how he has managed to divide and polarize the state in a way that it never has been.
I just emailed him and let me tell you it felt good!
Here is Scott's email address:
govgeneral@wisconsin.gov
Showing posts with label lawsuit. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wisconsin Republicans Under Massive Public Pressure
Rumors have been at nearly a fever pitch for the last week. So it's been difficult to know what to believe lately. One thing is for sure, the Republicans are really starting to feel the mounting pressure. Last week, I highlighted some of the early tactics the Republicans were resorting to, and then Friday they bi-passed constitutional law to issue an order for the arrest of the Wisconsin 14. The pressure only continues to increase, and it's starting to show on the Republicans.
I just watched Rep. Cory Mason (D) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R) on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. The biggest take-away from the debate was how much differently the two behaved. Mason was calm, respectful, and answered the questions asked of him. Fitzgerald, who called in, sounded agitated and was very lippy to Mason, O'Donnell, and anyone else he could direct his anger at. On top of that, but somewhat usual, Fitzgerald neglected to directly answer most of the questions asked of him. Neither Walker or Fitzgerald looked much better in their earlier press conference where they reiterated their desire to not compromise. These are the most telling signs that the pressure is starting to wear on the Republicans.
Who can blame them? The polls continue to show a consistent, if not increasing, strong opposition to the plans of Gov. Scott Walker and the Republicans. Even conservative-leaning polls can't get the numbers to spin their way. For example, the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute couldn't get more than fifty percent to side with Walker on collective bargaining if told the local governments need it. Fifty-eight percent of respondents in that poll are opposed to Walker's plan without that qualification.
Lawsuits against the Walker administration are starting to pile up. Last week Monday, the Wisconsin State Employees Union sued Walker for unfair labor practices. The complaint is that Walker refused to negotiate with the union, in violation of state law.
The Associated Press and the local Madison newspaper the Isthmus sued Walker on Friday for not revealing details about emails. Walker has said that he's received more than 8,000 emails in support of his plan, but he's resisted providing any further information. The lawsuit states Walker is in violation of the Wisconsin Open Records law and asks Walker to be ordered to release the emails.
Today, the Wisconsin Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Office. This is similar to another complaint filed two weeks ago. We all remember the prank phone call between Walker and a faux David Koch. The two main issues in this complaint relate to that call. The first issue is a possible campaign finance law violation when Walker asked Koch for help in shoring up support. The second issue has to do with Walker admitting that he would layoff workers as a political tactic. This would be unfair labor practice.
I also wanted to highlight a very interesting comment from Sen. Fitzgerald on The Last Word. Fitzgerald admitted that the Obama stimulus saved Wisconsin, and he said that we're in trouble because there is no more stimulus.
I just watched Rep. Cory Mason (D) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R) on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. The biggest take-away from the debate was how much differently the two behaved. Mason was calm, respectful, and answered the questions asked of him. Fitzgerald, who called in, sounded agitated and was very lippy to Mason, O'Donnell, and anyone else he could direct his anger at. On top of that, but somewhat usual, Fitzgerald neglected to directly answer most of the questions asked of him. Neither Walker or Fitzgerald looked much better in their earlier press conference where they reiterated their desire to not compromise. These are the most telling signs that the pressure is starting to wear on the Republicans.
Who can blame them? The polls continue to show a consistent, if not increasing, strong opposition to the plans of Gov. Scott Walker and the Republicans. Even conservative-leaning polls can't get the numbers to spin their way. For example, the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute couldn't get more than fifty percent to side with Walker on collective bargaining if told the local governments need it. Fifty-eight percent of respondents in that poll are opposed to Walker's plan without that qualification.
Lawsuits against the Walker administration are starting to pile up. Last week Monday, the Wisconsin State Employees Union sued Walker for unfair labor practices. The complaint is that Walker refused to negotiate with the union, in violation of state law.
The Associated Press and the local Madison newspaper the Isthmus sued Walker on Friday for not revealing details about emails. Walker has said that he's received more than 8,000 emails in support of his plan, but he's resisted providing any further information. The lawsuit states Walker is in violation of the Wisconsin Open Records law and asks Walker to be ordered to release the emails.
Today, the Wisconsin Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Office. This is similar to another complaint filed two weeks ago. We all remember the prank phone call between Walker and a faux David Koch. The two main issues in this complaint relate to that call. The first issue is a possible campaign finance law violation when Walker asked Koch for help in shoring up support. The second issue has to do with Walker admitting that he would layoff workers as a political tactic. This would be unfair labor practice.
I also wanted to highlight a very interesting comment from Sen. Fitzgerald on The Last Word. Fitzgerald admitted that the Obama stimulus saved Wisconsin, and he said that we're in trouble because there is no more stimulus.
Monday, February 28, 2011
WI Gov. Scott Walker Sued For Unfair Labor Practices
There's more trouble for the embattled Wisconsin Governor. According to WisPolitics, the "Wisconsin State Employees Union has filed a lawsuit claiming Gov. Scott Walker has committed unfair labor practice by refusing to negotiate with the union and denying collective bargaining rights." I'm surprised it took this long, as Walker himself has admitted that he hasn't negotiated with the unions since taking office, which is required by state law.
Who knows where this will go, but Walker seems to be walking a fine line, if he hasn't already crossed it. I'm sure this is just the beginning of several court cases against Walker, especially if the budget repair bill is passed as is.
Meanwhile, the Republicans are planning to cut off access to copy machines from the offices of the 14 absent Democrat senators, as well as require the majority leader to sign off on their staff's time sheets. This along with trying to deny the senators' paychecks, by requiring the senators to personally pick up their checks. Sounds like the Wisconsin 14 are working, and the Republicans want to stop them.
Who knows where this will go, but Walker seems to be walking a fine line, if he hasn't already crossed it. I'm sure this is just the beginning of several court cases against Walker, especially if the budget repair bill is passed as is.
Meanwhile, the Republicans are planning to cut off access to copy machines from the offices of the 14 absent Democrat senators, as well as require the majority leader to sign off on their staff's time sheets. This along with trying to deny the senators' paychecks, by requiring the senators to personally pick up their checks. Sounds like the Wisconsin 14 are working, and the Republicans want to stop them.
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