Doc, thank you for backing me up. Beefer, who are you? Do you work for the Gazette? My comments have been insightful and positive.
I suggest you mind your own business. What I say has importance.

Where did I say he was responsible?
Just saying he and all the "leaders" are going to be taking the heat when things really hit the fan.
Things will be bad no matter who is in charge. The taxing and endless bailout policies that the democrats are all in favor of, will just exasperate the problems even worse then they are are going to be.

It's interesting, kiowamohican, that you seem to consider a depression certain and foreordained... but you want to hold responsible the person who was just now elected to a post. How does that work, exactly?

Just looking for better odds kiowamohican. How about I take the under at 100-1?

tjncj:
Darn it, you ruined it for my over/under. I was hoping some people would take me up on the under. Your post articulates EXACTLY what is going to happen, and why you will not just see unemployment sky rocket in this state, but pretty much all over the country. All these liberals will soon see the DISASTROUS effects that tax increases have amidst a deep recessionary economy.

Hey Beeferer I've read Jokers 3 posts and there is nothing wrong with what he has said!!! Where do you get off being the Blog police on this one?

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Mike good appointment. I just hope you dont become a disappointment. You put your political career ahead of the union workers IMO and now you go on and they go down, and I only hope you can committ yourself to the people and not just for your personal gain.I am trusting you with reservations and hope you are sincerely for the ones who kept you in office.

With the budget deficit at $5 billion the hurt will come on quite a few businesses, the UW system and or tuition paying students. The transportation budget has already been raped and now higher taxes and an unfriendly business climate will drive state-line businesses out of the state, the tax base will fall and unemployment skyrocket. Doyle's "balancing" the budget with smoke and mirrors has dug him a hole. Sheridan will have Doyle to blame after he bails on us to take a Obama appointment instead of facing the deficit.

Has he put the big hurt on Woodman's yet?

Anyone care to take a guess on the unemployment rate in Wisconsin come 2010? I will set the over under at 15%. When it all comes crashing down, it's going to be hilarious to see Sheridan, and all those in power take the heat.

To Mike S: I could care less about your party affiliation. And don't tell us "I'll work with the folks on the other side of the isle". Your district elected you. You're working on our behalf, not against another party. Surprise us Mike...and actually get something accomplished. Make your mark. Make your employers proud: US! We're watching...closer than ever.

Here's the way I see it.
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Way back when...as UAW president, when President George Bush visited Janesville, Sheridan showed his political exuberance and leadership immaturity.
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Later, in the Woodman's labor dispute, his exuberance was tempered, but his immaturity was front and center.
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Hopefully, he has learned a thing or two and will sincerely make an honest attempt to work across the aisle.
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I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
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However, if it turns otherwise, I hope he, and all voters remember, his job is classifieed as LTE...Limited Term Employment.
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If not, shame on us.
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Mike...we're watching you.

A secret vote? (This isn't the Water Buffalo lodge and we aren't voting for Fred Flintstone), as far as I knew voting was secret unless you told someone who you voted for. I sure hope he takes this position seriously and can help his own local community. Now that you all have complete control in the Capitol there will be nobody else to blame so you guys have the ball now, what are you gonna do with it?

Congratulations, Mike! You've done so much for the citizens of Janesville! We appreciate your efforts and realize we couldn't have better representation. THANK YOU!

No doubt the first order of business will be to contact all their Democratic colleges in DC to get a piece of the bailout $$$ when they see how screwed the state budget is, and just how MASSIVE the debt really is. California has all ready done this, and many states are now following.
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After the economy completely falls off a cliff, Sheridan and all these "leaders" will be the ones saddled with all the blame. Sheridan thought Bush was a disaster for the economy? HAHAHAHHA...Just wait, you have seen NOTHING yet my friends!
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BEST OF LUCK!

I have a life, you are correct. The guy is a phony and a joke. He has done nothing to help anyone here except for his own personal goals.

Chad Vader, I suggest you run against him.

Congratulations, Mike! Keep up the good fight. It's pretty obvious what motivates your critics.

Also, does Mike support "Card Check" legislation which removes the secret ballot from workers voting on unionization? He was voted Speaker by secret ballot. It would be wrong to take the secret ballot from workers.

Mike's has a very low rating with it comes to busines but a high rating when it comes to labor. Problem is, without business there is no labor. Notice how busniess is growing in low tax states with Right to Work laws, whereas high tax state without Right to Work laws are suffering. Will Mike help bring change the climate in Wisconsin that attracks businesses and brings jobs?

...plan "to put a hurt on Woodmans".....AB-666.....

magneto1: Here is a list of a few things he has worked on in the latest legislative session...and still wondering if you can answer your own question...

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for infants and young children: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions provided............AB-133

High school diploma awarded to veterans expanded to include person 55 years or older with service-connected disability............AB-233

Homeless public school pupils: appropriation created to provide services to and professional development programs for school personnel............AB-832

Neighborhood electric vehicle revisions re registration, operation on roadways, ordinances, certificate of title, and exemption from emission inspections............AB-339

Probationary license and instruction permit holders prohibited from operating a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device not installed in the vehicle; exception and penalty provisions............AB-214

Purchasing preference: certain percentage of state agency and local governmental unit purchases required to be from Wisconsin-based businesses............AB-829

Revenue limits for school districts increased re school safety and security measures............AB-626

Congratulations, Mike! Thanks for being a voice for our area in the Assembly and taking on this new responsibility for all Wisconsin residents. Best wishes!!!

Ok all of you Sheridan fans, what has he done for UAW or as a State Assemblyman? Cannot believe some of the fools in this city!

PJGnyc-Everytime I've posed the question to list 3 things Mike as accomplished for Janesville I get a long pause and then, well, he is a real good guy. I'm sorry if my previous entry sounded harsh. I sincerely wish someone could give me 3 accomplishments.

way to go Mike! Janesville and Wisconsin should be proud to have a good person like you in the Assembly. I know you will do what's right for Wisconsin. Best wishes to you and your family.

TheJoker - you were free to run against him this last election, but I don't remember your name on the ballot. Don't give me this "you didn't have the money" crap. How was it a auto worker could win the seat, but anybody else couldn't?

Mike - congratulations, and good luck. Make the best of your position to help your local community.

magneto1: at the very least he has opted to serve as an elected representative of the people...a fairly thankless job, where the public is quick to criticize (and frequently, the public is correct.)

Regardless, Rep. Sheridan is a good guy, and should be congratulated for his selection by his colleagues in the Assembly for deeming him appropriate for the Speakership.

Now, can you answer your own question: What have YOU done for Janesville or Wisconsin?

Way to go Mike! What an honor for Rock County - instead of taking pot shots, we should all be proud of him.

Look out Woodman's "the hurt" is coming now!

What has he done for Janesville or Wisconsin?

What a huge mistake. We will now be even in more trouble. He will get nothing done just like his work with UAW.

Way to go Mike!