lakeneddy:
I just don't see it.
You basically need about 3% of the Walker supports to FLIP, and vote for the Democrat. Because the way I see it, the hype will be so huge on this recall election, that basically ALL the people who voted in the 1st election (Walker v Barret) will show up again. Walker has made his detractors more and more angry; but I don't see many crossovers. Those who voted Walker, switching over to vote against him. So it may not be "with ease", but I think he'll win by about the same margin he beat Barrett by. If he runs against Fauk, the margin would be much larger, IMO.

Eyster for Gov!! He would have as much chance as Cullen, Falk or Barrett.

What a totally Moronic "blog". And to think This guy is teaching our children.

Kio: As I understand it, both Feingold and Kohl have expressed that they are not interested...What about Barca or Erpenbach? Cullen?
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I disagree that any Democrat running will be "defeated with ease," perhaps the Dems waited to announce a serious candidate only to force Walker to defend his position, and not provide him with opposition to rip apart during the collecting of signatures?
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I really don't think the Democrats have any candidate who can win.
Who are the current front runners? Kathleen Fauk who has been beat like a drum in every election she has thrown herself into? The only person I think would have any serious credibility would be Russ Feingold, and I don't know if he is even interested? All others are total shills, rehashed failures, and or nobody's, who will be defeated with ease.

Yep I had the same idea, about you! What on Earth does tis have to do with Ryan? He is a corporate shill of the lowest order, pay attention much??

After reading some of these comments I can see why Paul Ryan is still in office. Some people just don't have a clue.

""So let me get this straight. The recall petitions were signed by people that basically said 'anyone but Walker'.
This kind of blind allegiance has historically led to bad outcomes.""

Kind of like the anyone but Obama movement? Or does that not count among Republicans? The recall movement is starting as a referendum on Walker. Results: NOT GOOD! Now , its time to run a candidate and it will be even worse for him, because the money that the dems/unions spend will call him on his pathetic record and he is going to get rolled in this election. Cutting education, Medicaid(Badgercare), cronyism(raises for friends in government), Job losses every month since his budget passed.
The rhetoric of.."the reforms are working" just isn't going to work outside Waukesha,Ozaukee, and Washington counties. I read the Governors statement from NY today and listened to him on Rush and he knows hes in BIG trouble!! Good luck on campaigning THIS time on what you are ACTUALLY going to do!

Rick, I agree. The dems get all bent out of shape if they don't win. Sort of like "spoiled brats".Get over it, dems.

"This time, I hope, the DEMOCRAT PARTY of WI will pay attention to the EXPECTATION of WE THE PEOPLE of WI to choose the candidate to run against Gov. Walker in the RECALL ELECTION this year."
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Could someone please tell me what that ^ ^ sentence means? I’ve read it five times and I have no idea what that means….Is that even coherent? This by a Professor and teacher?

“I hope they remember that FACT that WE THE PEOPLE of WI spoke clearly in 1978 when the REPUBLICAN PARTY of WI recommended US Senator Bob Kasten to be the GOP candidate to run for WI Governor…” The key word being “recommended” here John. There was no coronation as you imply.

And if your party does choose to have a primary, I would lead a REPUBLICAN REVOLT AND SEND OUR PARTY TO THE POLLS to choose who WE want Scott to run against…John.

We will play your little recall game all the way to the voting booth…John...twice if necessary… to ensure your choice loses so badly you will be smarting for decades. Scott Walker has done nothing wrong to be recalled. Not one law has been broken. You just can’t handle losing, and that’s all THE PEOPLE need to know.

Senator Cullen stopped by my house and ask for my vote to be my Senator a year and a half ago. I expect the senator to full fill his oath of office. If he wanted to be governor, he was in the wrong race in 2010.

YOU are a disgrace to this state! Why don't all you lefties and Obama move to another country and leave the people who are good motivated, happy in this state and country alone.

hEy JoHn HOw aBOut YoU rUnnINg - tHat wouLD GuareNTEE WalKeR gETS rE-eLEctED.
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VOTE FOR WALKER

I cannot read AlL ThiS GaRbage WrittinG.
You don't even use caps when yuo are supposed to
"Who would walker face?"
With out reading all your bla bla BlA.
This was a stupid waste of money int he first place.
He won. If you want somebody else you vote at the next election. My question still is who is recalling a bunch of Dems who lost this race or is it actually Repubs? Doesn't matter anyway. Next election is when you can vote differently. Not 9 million later onlt to have him win AGAIN!

Speaking of ID's funny how the democratic party is back peddling on requiring a photo ID for its volunteers. Can you say hypocrites?
http://troglopundit.wordpress.com/2012/0...

It will be a good view of just how conservative Wisconsin really is. Come to the polls and show your ID.
This will be a great fun.

Discontinue emac. Hopefully others will post the same....LOL

It is purely a waste of money, EXACTLY what Walker was trying to safe you recall idiots have spent so much more. Sick of politics and the idiots who cant stand change get out of Wisconsin if you don't like it. I for one will vote for him again he has done what he was voted in to do Balance a budget that many of his successors made his job that much harder.

For me, a KEY issue is if there is to be a Democratic Primary Election first, then certainly there is enough time to use the recently updated voting districts in the gubernatorual election. Does the definition of a "moderate Democrat" include leaving the state and shirking one's duty for weeks? Having it both ways?

johnnyreb, many people are uncomfortable signing a public document that may be considered an indication of their political persuasion. It's a point, nonetheless, of no standing. There will be enough signatures to force a recall.

madcitydad: But the majority of the voters did vote for Walker, but yet you liberals didn't even get more signature that Barrett received in votes for the last election. Now that speaks loud and clear! The silent majority are sick and tire of the liberal shinanigans in the people republic of madison!

"5 MILLION people live in Wisconsin and a vast MAJORITY chose NOT to vote for scooter in 2010."- There, fixed it for you.

Shopierehuh: How is kaysbrew statement meaningless? As many of you recall fanatics that were out trying to push this stipid recall on everyone, it just goes to show that the majority of people chose not to sign the petitions. To me that says a lot loud and clear!

wislady, I misread your question. No. Walker has ten days to decide whether to not face the recall. The Constitution says if he does not withdraw within ten days he is the presumed candidate of his party. So, no, he can not face a challenger in a primary. The only way there could be a Republican primary is if Walker chooses to not stand for recall. Article XIII, Section 12.

As you know, wislady, the Republican scoundrels have pulled this trick in other elections. And yes, the Republicans could put up a candidate on the Democrat side to force a primary and delay the recall. They've already openly discussed this. Surprised that you weren't privy to such conversations.

Could Walker face a republican challenger in a primary for the recall?

I did not comment on Eyster's last two blogs out of respect for Dr. King.

I will post this comment every time the Gazette posts one of Eyster's blog.

Gazette, Please discontinue this blog.

Hopefully others will do the same.

So let me get this straight. The recall petitions were signed by people that basically said 'anyone but Walker'.
This kind of blind allegiance has historically led to bad outcomes.
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totellthetruth Jan 17, 2012 at 8:04 a.m.
Great Post!

"5 MILLION people live in Wisconsin and a vast MAJORITY has chosen NOT to sign the recall petition."- kaysbrew @ 8:46 am.

This is of course a meaningless statement, it is misleading and patently untrue. This is the case with most of the rhetoric that Walker the dropout vomits. Of the 5 million, of course many are less than voting age, they would not be able to sign the petition anyways. There are others who did not vote in the election, they are apathetic and would not sign the petition, nor will they vote.

Statements like this from Walker and crew are designed to appeal to the simple minded. What is important is that ENOUGH people signed the petition. There were enough and there will be a recall election reguardless of what cute little untruths Walker vomits out for his fan base.

Verify the recall.

http://verifytherecall.com/

Great comment by Governor Walker in the FACT the 5 MILLION people live in Wisconsin and a vast MAJORITY has chosen NOT to sign the recall petition.

Isn't it a beautiful and wonderful Winter day, John? Article XIII, Section 12 of our state Constitution is the controlling document regarding what happens if more than one person from any party chooses to run in a recall and it specifies a primary in that event. Thanks to all of the courageous and patriotic petition circulators and petition signers, including the thousands upon thousands of former Walker supporters. This is what democracy looks like!

Yes John, today the VERY UNCHRISTIAN act of recall will be presented in an EVIL UPRISING to the GAB. Many undereducated people will be celebrating thinking that they have defeated a foe (such as the devil did when he thought he had won over Jesus), but the battle is not over. Evil cannot prevail unless good men do nothing. Good men will go out and support the Christian-American values that Walker has supported since his election. Yes John this is a battle of good and evil and you have chosen evil as your partner. I pray for your soul, but it will not be my decision on what happens to you in the end, it will be yours.

It doesn't matter, the unions are going to select the candidate which is exactly why they told Barrett to stay out, mostly because he adopted Walkers plan for the city if Milwaukee despite railing against it last year.I agree with the unions Barrett has no credibility but he at least had the smarts to realize he had to do something to get the spending in his city under control, I understand why public unions hate that.

Why would anyone want a bipartisan ticket? That would be like two people running in opposite directions. Even though other states have done that, I am glad Wisconsin does not.

If a democrat ends up winning the governorship through a recall, then Wisconsin will be going through another recall a year later.

First of all eyester you being a so-called person of higher education should know that one should never assume anything. But then again anyone with any common sense would know that. Oh wait you wouldn't know common sense if it smacked you in the face!