donnaw
Yes I agree Romney and Ryan campaigned to win.My point was the majority of independant and unbiased polls indicated on November 5th that Romney had to sweep almost all the swing states to have any chance to win. Instead indications are that his Team relied on their own polling and convinced the top of the ticket that Romney and Ryan were ahead by 4 or 5 %. ie They were insulated from Reality and thus were shellshocked when it came.

I too was shocked and dismayed that Jackson won. No way to figure that out in a civil discussion.

You can stop any time you like.

The HATE continues, at least GWBush is getting a pass now (at least until the attacks start on GPBush).

That ryan couldn't carry Wis., Rock, Janesville, or his own ward.

Speaking of being surprised, it was surprising that Jesse Jackson jr was re elected to Washington by his Chicago electorate. He is still a mental patient at Mayo (for the last many months) hiding from the Feds who want him to make a deal for mis use of campaign funds. Seems he used them to redecorate his Washington digs and buy a lady friend. $60,000 Rolex. What were his constituents thinking, or weren't they? Dumb. They get what they deserve.

wortnik...going through all the campaigning that Romney and Ryan did, why wouldn't they think they were going to win? Do you think they did it just for the fun of it? They campaigned exhaustively to win. Of course they thought they were going to win and were prepared for it.

Apparently not as surprised as Mr Romney and Mr Ryan. By recent reports they truly believed they were going to win and by a lot, and were shocked and stunned as their worse fears came true. A senior Adviser in the campaign stated that The Republicans used their own Polls, Not trusting most polls they considered liberal leaning. Mr Romney according to this report had an 8 minute fireworks display ready to go once elected.

The results.

concernedwi

I am more than happy with Wisconsin, Walker and the republican control.
On the national scale, 30 governors are now in office, and many of them are working on alternatives to the Obamacare for their state (it is an option, as written into the Obamacare law).

I am delighted that Ryan is still my representative and is on the Budget Committee.

Only a liberal would think they could have everything their way.

Wislady, I see you are still on here posting, but you haven't returned to admit that you were fooled. Did you post any links on here from The Onion?

NVgrf

You must like republican governors.

jvlhomeowner- maybe Ryan lost because people are not smart enough to know to vote for Both. If he did win VP his seat would have been appointed (by Senate I believe).
I read 47% of house holds are on welfare. Now how many PEOLE is this. Something has to change.
Stop saying NO jobs. There are places to work!!!

Obama won- WI was 49 Mitt and 50 Obama.
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I knew 47% of the population were sheeple. What I was shocked about was the fact they got off the couch to cast a winning vote. I guess....got to keep those food stamps rolling in.

EXACTLY- one rolled off the couch and came in with pj's and slippers. Pretty sure not on her way to WORK. Seemed able to me. Why work min wage and more up when you can get welfare and do nothing at all - EVER

I was surprised that we couldn't get better candidates to run. Just doesn't seem to be any "honest Abes" out in the political field.

Nothing surprises me in the continuing stupidity and laziness that is engulfing the people of America. Might as well elect Maxine Waters or Michelle bachmann in 2016 to keep up the trend.

I was surprised that we sent about 90% of those running for re-election back to Congress when they have about a 10% approval rating. Actually I was more disappointed than surprised.

What "credit" would that be?

Four counties played big role in Baldwin's Senate win

"Four big Wisconsin counties played crucial roles in Democrat Tammy Baldwin's victory over Republican Tommy Thompson in the race for U.S. Senate. Baldwin performed significantly better on Tuesday in Kenosha, Racine, Brown and Milwaukee counties than did fellow Democrat Russ Feingold when he lost two years ago to Republican Ron Johnson."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepoliti...

What? Rock county doesn't get the credit?

I'm surprised that you give credit to the tea partiers for claiming the taxpayer is tapped out. I thought that was one of the few things we all seemed to agree on !

Fear and Rhetoric:
Basically anyone who understands algorithms, and basic math, had this thing figured long ago. Nate Silver had a big public forum being part of the NY Times, and got the most attention. Myself, and countless stat geeks who are very active traders on Intrade all had the very same conclusion, and we all posted very similar type math models on the Intrade blog forum. The people you should always have FAR MORE faith in without any question are the ones who have REAL $$$ in the outcome. People who are willing to put REAL $$ in the game, and back their calls, have FAR more credibility then all those morons on faux, and other places who were simply just shooting their mouth off. Silver is an ex professional gambler, and even he went back to his old roots (as many ex pro's will do) and came out and offered to wager $1,000 to charity to one of the Faux boys who claimed he was an ideologue. The Faux boy IMMEDIATELY backed down, as so many will when you call them out with a wager on the out come.

rASSmussen was exposed for being a Fox noise tool, and they are now nothing more than the PPP of the right, not credible. Nate Silver will be the man in the future, cornering the market on polling data, love it!!

Bazldwins negative ads? Did you miss all of Thompsons? Every single negative Thompson ad had the SAME video clip of Tammy, and they were on ALL The time!! To just talk about one sides negative ads while ignoring the others, is just DUMB!!!!

I was surprised that the Tea Party, Right Wing Evangelical wave has ended so abruptly and so quickly. I thought it would take another year or two. Voters are so smart.

I think Baldwin rode Obama's coat tails because the negative advertising successfully portrayed Thompson as a rich old man that was past his prime. No way could he be trying to do it for the future of his grandchildren even though he did not need the money. Over a decade of new voters that never were aware of the time he spent as Governor. They also portrayed Romney as a silver spoon born rich old white man that could not possibly understand how people are hurting. Of course he never went through the same miseries. That does not mean he can not have compassion and redistribute his wealth to help instead of depending on the government to be the middle man. 29.6% of 2011 income given to charity. And no, I did not put the decimal in the wrong place. Google charitable contributions rates of the candidates for President and Vice President if you are curious. I found it on a Politico site which I have no idea if they are left, right, or neutral.

What I was not surprised at was the fact that my two home states went with the President! Brilliant is as brilliant does!

What was surprising, was the GOP dismissing and ignoring the polls. I did say before the election 300+ in the electoral vote. The GOP needs to move towards the center, and get rid of the radical right or else they will become irrelevant.
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if the tea party becomes a third national party (with financing from billionaires). It's their hobby now.

The lack of influence of the Gazette surprised me. The Gazette's endorsement of Romney, Thompson, and Knilans appears to have done nothing for those candidates in Rock County.

I was surprised that people who voted for a same sex marriage amendment to our constitution just a few years ago would now elect an openly gay woman for the senate.
I was surprised that Evan Wynn didn't win because I think he's got an awesome name.

usaret - Unemployment will probably get worse, what incentive do people have to get a job? Why work when there are others out there that will work for you?

That people would re-elect a President that is incompetant! People re-electing a President that failed to lower the un-employment level to what he said he would do. People re-electing a President that has no plan for the future based on his plan for the past. People re-electing a President that has not fully explained the truth about Benghazi. People re-electing a President because they liked him not because he is qualified. The list is endless but I know the Left will defend him to the end which since he is now President again, shouldn't be to far in the future. Hey, the Debt is expected to reach a staggering $22 Trillion by the end of his 2nd term. But he is a nice guy.

Because Romney and thompson made them sick to their stomach.

It was surprising that 60% of Rock County voted for Obama and Baldwin, yet still voted in Ryan. I guess maybe people felt sorry for him or something. Why would republicans vote for Obama and Baldwin?

Greg, I was also pleasantly surprised at the overwhelming support of the referendums. As the results were flashing on my screen (do they have to flash them so fast?) I stared in disbelief. Good for the public to put educational responsibility where it belongs...locally.

I was surprised at the record voter turn out. I was also surprised that our now entirely Republican controlled state went Democratic for the presidency. I wouldn't have expected that.

What isn't surprising is that people, regardless of their beliefs or party affiliation, still can't manage to not be black holes of negativity.

I was surprised that Tammy Baldwin won on her openly socialist agenda.
Two quotes come to mind.
"Americans can always be counted on to do the right thing...after they have exhausted all other possibilities." --Winston Churchill

In a democracy, people get the government they deserve," --Alexis de Toqueville

Given the fact the Ryan was running as vice president, I was surprised that so many people voted for him in his House seat - he couldn't keep both jobs, and IF he won as VP there would be another costly election process to fill the empty house seat...

I knew 47% of the population were sheeple. What I was shocked about was the fact they got off the couch to cast a winning vote. I guess....got to keep those food stamps rolling in.

I was surprised by the idiocy of this populace. Suppose I shouldn't have been. Heaven help us. . . please!

I was surprised that Wisconsinites voted for Lying Ryan. Paul Ryan really put the "sin" in WisconSIN...