MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers.
The rising Republican star becomes the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall attempt with his defeat of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the union leaders who rallied for months against his agenda.
With 37 percent of precincts reporting, Walker was ahead 59 percent to Barrett's 40 percent, according to early returns tabulated by The Associated Press.
A Barrett spokesman said the campaign was not conceding, citing ongoing voting in Milwaukee, Madison and Racine.
"We feel very confident when those come in, Tom Barrett is going to win," Phil Walzak said.
Democrats and organized labor spent millions to oust Walker, but found themselves hopelessly outspent by Republicans from across the country who donated record-setting sums to Walker. Republicans hope the victory carries over into November and that their get-out-the-vote effort can help Mitt Romney become the first GOP nominee to carry the state since Ronald Reagan in 1984.
EVERYONE I talk to....even the ones that voted for the 'hope and change' guy........is 'hoping to change' the damage their 'hope and change' guy created!!
AFter this recall win.......obama and the dem party may just go down in flames come november.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
Now dem spokemouth Schitz is calling for 'indictment.'
Dems are dangerous and want to imprison those who disagree. Come and arrest us, lets see WHAAAA HAPPENSSSSS!
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
The DNC is trying to fomulate damage control talking points. As soon as they come out, Boxy will respond.
Could be a while.
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
Sore losers???? First.....blame can lay at the feet of the media AND the unions who turned this into a circus! Second.....this is proof again on how the liberal socialist progressives are NUT CASES!!! Funny, ain't it, how Palin mentions the words 'cross hairs' and she herself becomes a 'target' of ridicule.......but the liberal crazies get a pass!!!
The liberal nut jobs may just go down in flames this november!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
They want to arrest him, kill him and threaten his family. Is there ever a better reason to NEVER vote democrap again? Democraps are the enemy of freedom. Plain and simple. Some republicans are too, but ALL democraps are.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
The gazette DID carry a small article on A6. They don't want the local democraps and their union pals upset or demoralized.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
Sore losers???? First.....blame can lay at the feet of the media AND the unions who turned this into a circus! Second.....this is proof again on how the liberal socialist progressives are NUT CASES!!! Funny, ain't it, how Palin mentions the words 'cross hairs' and she herself becomes a 'target' of ridicule.......but the liberal crazies get a pass!!!
The liberal nut jobs may just go down in flames this november!!!
The Opposition waged a war to tie up a spiteful governor for over a year, draining dollars and effort from his anti worker campaign. Walker can now begin again, if he wishes, but he's lost over a year of his term and spent his way into a disaster. Just around the corner??? Walker faces re-election! And the opposition to his anti worker administration starts all over again.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
The Opposition waged a war to tie up a spiteful governor for over a year, draining dollars and effort from his anti worker campaign. Walker can now begin again, if he wishes, but he's lost over a year of his term and spent his way into a disaster. Just around the corner??? Walker faces re-election! And the opposition to his anti worker administration starts all over again.
Translation:
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
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