"We have a governor who has 27 million more dollars than his opponent and he's sitting here on the ropes tonight." MSNBC's Ed Schultz joins Hardball to talk about the Wisconsin recall election and its implications on the state's labor unions, citizens, and on what it could mean for America as a whole.
Sixteen months after Gov. Scott Walker launched a war on the working/middle class, voters in Wisconsin are deciding his fate in a recall election that continues through 8pCT/9pET tonight.
By all accounts, the turnout has been heavy -- including the counties of Dane, Waukeshau and Milwaukee, where officials needed to call in reserve poll workers to handle the volume.
Ed, who has stood with working families in Wisconsin since the beginning, will have extended coverage tonight from the Great Dane pub in Madison (drop by if you're in the area)!
Ruth Conniff, Political Editor of The Progressive Magazine, and John Nichols, Washington Correspondent of The Nation, will break down this historic day in the Badger State.
Will today's high voter turnout be enough to defeat the massive amounts of outside cash raised by Walker? Ed will ask Lee Saunders, Secretary-Treasurer of AFSCME, and Kristen Crowell, Executive Director of We Are Wisconsin, about the "get out the vote" effort.
Then, state Sen. Sen. Lena Taylor is officially requesting an investigation into robo calling and other dirty tricks. Taylor and state Sen. Fred Risser join Ed tonight for the latest on that.
And the recall election is much bigger than the Badger State. Howard Fineman, NBC News Political Analyst and Editorial Director of the Huffington Post Media Group, Joan Walsh, Salon’s Editor at Large, look at what the Walker recall means for the rest of us.
This is it folks. It's going to be a truly extraordinary @EdShow at 8pET on @msnbctv.
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We will resume sharing your comments and tweets (plus, the poll) tomorrow night, of course.
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Ronald Reagan won Wisconsin in the '80s, and Mitt Romney will win this 'traditionally' Democratic (Blue) state in 2012 due to the radical anti-Republic politics of this administration that have failed the American people. They elected a Republican Governor and a Republic State Senate. Get ready for another landslide for the GOP since the Democrats caused high unemployment and a failed economy. 2012 "Shellacking II". America is tired of the corrupt Democratic qan their Public Labor Union Bosses that commit fraud, waste and abuse of tax payer dollars; keeping the poor, poor and middle class broke. Mitt Romney (R) in 2012. Where are the moderate Blue Dog Democrats? They've been railroaded by the radical left Progressives.
Oh, here he is, the Wacko himself spreading his Republican BS as he always does. He must have gotten a raise from Omit to be here. Funny, he'll probably end up posting to himself. Nothing he has to say holds any water anyway.
OMIT ROMNEY---OBAMA/BIDEN NOVEMBER 2012
Funny How all Mountain was Capable of doing was Resorting to Name Calling
Which is so so Typical
Notice not one FACT to dispute ANYTHING Posted
Mountain WTG Another EMPTY POSTING
Whacked
Yup, Reagan became president in the 80's. That's when the downfall of the American economy began. Republicans keep saying Reagan created such a great economy when really he started the debt snowball rolling down the hill. When President he raised the national debt more than any president since the 40's. He started the crap that the 1st Bush administration continued. The Clinton years started to level things a bit but the 2nd Bush promptly ruined that. That leaves the current and next administrations with the task of covering expenses while paying interest on the accumulated debt. The solution is obvious. It will take many years of spending cuts and increased revenues.
Rightwing legislation just weakens the middle-class which prevents a recovery.
You can always count on Liberals to try and revise history since they're own failed policies (Jimmy Carter) made the nation much worse off. Thank God for Reagan where most citizens prospered and defeated the USSR; ending the Cold War. We have a much lower average unemployment rate under Reagan than we have now under Obama. Obama placed MORE citizens on food stamps, social security disability, welfare and unemployment than Bush. Obama is Jimmy Carter II on Steriods.
wishuponagreatamerica, if you noticed, I used the second half of Occupy's moniker instead of the whole name, so there was no name calling. If you want facts, I can get them and they are usually right because I don't believe a word any Republican says and I don't watch FAUX News. So, since I don't believe anything any Republicans say, I guess that leaves you out, too.
When President he raised the national debt more than any president since the 40's
Until President Obama came along you conveniently LEFT OUT!!!
Why do you think it's so easy for me to knock you Liberals senseless on your own blog? It's because we use the facts that don't have a political agenda; they are what they are. You liberals live in a fringe fantasy world that spew nonsense from leftist talking heads like Ed that we Conservatives can easily debunk with multiple sources. Realize you are free entertainment for us as we educate you and help America. Obama raised the national debt by $5 TRILLION and nothing to show for it!
Whacked out fiction.
No sense in even discussing it.
are you serious - Moderate Democrats hijacked by the radial Left. exactly what do you think has happened to the moderate Republicans and the crazies that have taken the Republican Party hostage. if you live in a glass house with crazies it is best not to throw stones
"When President he raised the national debt more than any president since the 40's
Until President Obama came along you conveniently LEFT OUT!!!"
well i see why cause he hasn't! but then again that would take a few seconds to educate you but you wouldn't learn or want to.
Obama Has Now Increased Debt More than All Presidents from George Washington Through George H.W. Bush Combined
(CNSNews.com) - The Obama administration passed another fiscal milestone this week, according tonew data released by the Treasury Department. As of the close of business on Oct. 3, the total national debt was $14,837,099,271,196.71—up about $44.8 billion from Sept. 30.
That means that in the less-than-three-years Obama has been in office, the federal debt has increased by $4.212 trillion--more than the total national debt of about $4.1672 trillion accumulated by all 41 U.S. presidents from George Washington through George H.W. Bush combined.
This $4.212-trillion increase in the national debt means that during Obama’s term the federal government has already borrowed about an additional $35,835 for every American household--or $44,980 for every full-time private-sector worker. (According to the Census Bureau there were about 117,538,000 households in the country in 2010, and, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 93,641,000 full-time private-sector workers.)
When Obama was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2009, according to the Treasury Department, the total national debt stood at $10,626,877,048,913.08.
At the end of January 1993, the month that President George H. W. Bush left office, the total national debt was $4.1672 trillion, according to the Treasury. Thus, the total national debt accumulated by the first 41 presidents combined was about $44.8 billion less than the approximately $4.212 trillion in new debt added during Obama’s term.
As of Monday, Obama had been in office 986 days—or about 32 and a half months. During that time, the debt increased at an average pace of $4.27 billion per day. Were that rate to continue until Obama’s term ends on Jan. 20, 2013, the debt would then stand at about $16.86534 trillion—an increase of more than $6.2 trillion for Obama’s four years.
That would equal nearly $53,000 for each American household or more than $66,00 for each full-time private-sector worker.
fore- could you explain to us all what policies of Reagan that Bush I continued? I could predict one of two responses: 1) you will actually look up some facts and then you won't respond because it would make you look silly, or 2) you will say he cut more taxes, etc and then let everyone know that you haven't a clue. I really can't think of any other possibility. Bet all I get is name calling out of this.
If you guys want the truth about the 2008 banking collapse watch the documentary (Inside Job). It is not anywhere but the internet. You will really boil.
Rusty,
I'm busy now. but in short.
Since Reagan only Clinton has reduced debt. GW Bush did such a horrid job that any administration taking over that mess faced an impossible task to cover the nation's expenses along with the increased interest on the debt with a struggling economy. The republicans didn't want to win the presidency. Which explains the choice of Palin.
Another Liberal fantasy as Clinton increased the national debt each year he was President while also maintaining a deficit. The BS Clinton "surplus" is pure fairy tale. The only reason why the economy improved was because of a GOP majority in the Congress led by New Gingrich and Conservatives that passed a balanced budget amendment, which Clinton resisted.
You liberals can call wacko names if you want, but none of you have yet to rebut any of his comments.
fore- If you've read me before- I've credited Clinton for his success. I tr\uly believe, like you evidently do, that cutting capital gains tax will increase revenues. Also, as you are aware, Clinton got a huge bost in revenues when he signed NAFTA. I applaud him for that, as you evidently do. Finally, Clinto was able to do something that no President of either party has been able to do. He was able to reform the welfare system to the point where he eliminated many people off the roles because they had been on it for 3 years or more..
I applaud you for your stance- Clinton got where he was because of a) fortunate timing, including the upside of a bubble- b) a reduction of capital gains tax, c) signing Free Trade Agreements (Mexico and Canada), and d) reducing the welfare roles. Toss in the fact that he was able to raise taxes across the board, not just on rich people- but even retirees (read about Al Gore's tie breaking vote on raising taxes on Social secirity recipients)- he was able to balance the budget.
I'm just surprised that you must be the only liberal to agree with the above.
fore- also- please do post what Bush did to further reaganomics? You stated it, then responded in a goofy way. Once more- I predict when you realize how stupid your statement was- you will be better off not to claim to be busy- but to just move on to the next topic. Or, to claim to stillbe busy but to just move on... You have to be the funniest gal on here when it comes to logic.
THIS JUST IN>>>>>>
Bill Clinton says that the Bush tax rates for all tax brackets should be extended at the end of the current year instead of going back to the old rates.
That has got to chafe some Democrats....not to mention OBama...
Clinton might end up being Romney's best campaigner...
Another brainwashed Romney robot. Clinton never said that and you know it.
OMIT ROMNEY---OBAMA/BIDEN NOVEMBER 2012
Jun 05, 2012
Clinton: Extend all the Bush tax cuts temporarily
More Bill Clinton-induced headaches for President Obama's re-election team?
Clinton told CNBC today that the USA is in "a recession" and that Congress should extend all the George W. Bush tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year.
What she meant to say was she didn't hear it on MSDNC or the Ed Show where these Liberals get their news (aka Propaganda). LOL!! This is why they got surprised by the GOP 2010 Congressional SHELLACKING. They are detached from reality. Clinton never forgave Obama for playing the race card against Hillary.
LOL at you cherry pickers.
why don't you finish that with what he said after, he was talking about for a short extend time like maybe 3 months until they can come to a tax policy, and that's not for the rich.
you seem to forgot where he also said a Robme in the white house would be a complete disaster for the country. smiling nope those are not his words i paraphrase a little.
LOL dont mind you trying to show things for your side just dont like it when you only use cherry picked lines. it just makes you look dishonest. and well it really takes the funny out of your comedy show.
Sure, sure, yeah right!
"What I think we need to do is find some way to avoid the fiscal cliff, to avoid doing anything that would contract the economy now, and then deal with what's necessary in the long term debt-reduction plans as soon as they can, which presumably would be after the election," Clinton said.
"They will probably have to put everything off until early next year," he added. "That's probably the best thing to do right now. But the Republicans don't want to do that unless he agrees to extend the tax cuts permanently, including for upper income people, and I don't think the president should do that."
However, Clinton did say that Congress would be best off agreeing, at least for the time being, to extend all the tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of the year, including the so-called Bush tax cuts named after Clinton's successor, George W. Bush."
Lioness...you can apologize anytime you want...
Apologize for what? I already said, I don't believe anything Republicans say. Oh, wait, did I leave out that goes for their supporters, too. My bad!
we didn't say it...Clinton did.
well you need to apologist to her seeing you only told haft truth and cherry picked your post.
but then again i consider the source and well its just becomes a laughable moment. so now do you little whine and cry dance about how everyone dose it.
but we shall see just how bad of a loser follower you are. if walker and lt gov and 4 senators fall. be the royal flush, but i will accept 4 of a kinds and full houses.
mountain- you're either new on here or you have a new moniker. But I love the fact that you deny a fact that is so easily researched, and with such authority. Maybe Clinton was taken out of context...
I will concede that I neglected to include the word temporarily in my statement. However, Clinton did make the statement...
Rusty...What might be causing her confusion was the fact that Clinton used the word "is" in his statement and they are still trying to determine what the definition of "is" is.
No, Rusty, I'm not new here. I'm here almost all the time fighting against Republican tyranny and stupidity and laughing at the Republican supporter comments. And, Stormguy53, you are easily the most irritating robot I have ever run into. Not to mention the fact that you are oblivious to the fact that you support a losing Party. Poor you!
I guess we will find out shortly.
Glad to know that I irritate you...that must mean that the truth irritates you...
Lioness...
Looks like you are the one supporting the LOSING party. Poor you!
Time to rebuild the middle class. All voters should have the right to collective bargaining.
The only exemption the military and for those we should all bargain on there behalf.
Time to sink the Walker, the world depends on us!
Governor Scott Walker takes a 3.6 BILLION deficit that was placed in his lap and turned into a 150 MILLION SURPLUS
TOOK unemployment from 7.7% to 6.7%
Go Governor Scott Walker
Scott Walker is a piranha that led a feeding frenzy to destroy the middle class in Wisconsin just like this disgusting Republican Congress.
BARRETT FOR WISCONSIN!
At Least you are CONSISTENT with your empty FACTLESS postings!!!
Governor Scott Walker takes a 3.6 BILLION deficit that was placed in his lap and turned into a 150 MILLION SURPLUS
TOOK unemployment from 7.7% to 6.7%
Liberalism is dying a slow paintful death as Americans toss them on the ash heap of history based on their betrayal to the citizens of this Republic. America is a 'center right' nation. God bless Scott Walker!
LOL, lol, lol, lol! Every post gets funnier and funnier. Keep it up. I need a good laugh!
Hey, wish, my consistency is truth. Scott Walker, the only governor with a Defense Fund. Gee, I wonder why. I wonder if it has anything to do with something about John Doe. Yeah, real good guy. A true Republican piranaha.
wacko
you better watch out using other peoples quoting with out mentioning it is called paganism. and violates the rules.
OH that's right you wouldn't care seeing you are already violation the rules.
as a re-reg. should have known you have no class.
so guess just LOL at you.
Has anyone looked up Illinois, California or any of the other untold states that are smothering in legacy retirement comittments? Feel free to comment on what happens- including when the state finally pushes that debt load down to the local levels. Try Vallejo, Stockton, etc.
whom Can't you get over the fabulous Reagan years. Yes he fired the union employees who were going to strangle US air traffic. Reagan did the right thing for the country. BTW Reagan took a weary and unconfident US to new heights from Jimmy Carter. His job was so good that he ran away with his reelection. The country trusted him and loved him. Those are facts. Some unions strangle both the government sector and private. They need a leash on them. Scott Walker did the same.
Labor Unions love to hold businesses and citizens HOSTAGE as their best tool for negotiation to steal and extort more tax payer dollars for their excessive benefits & benefits that are unsustainable for the state government budget. They don't negotiate in good faith as they rape tax payers and kill businesses. Look up Belmont Stakes (horse racing) union issue..labor union thugs that need reform.
Labor unions have been instrumental in making sure people are paid fairly for the work they do under safe conditions. The Republican Party is responsible for holding citizens and the economy hostage.
OMIT ROMNEY-----OBAMA/BIDEN NOVEMBER 2012
Max. I guess you can't read. Whom hasn't made a comment on this page. But don't let that stop you.
Still time to make five phone calls for Barrett. Keep pushing from around the nation. Let voters in Wisconsin sane enough to vote for Barrett know that we are behind them
They make it so easy
http://www.barrettforwisconsin.com/media/blog/2012-06-kris-and-i-voted-can-you-make-5-gotv-calls
A poem
Occupy Wacko says
More BS, Wacko! Please tell us how this Congress has helped this country thus far. Tell us where the jobs are that they promised when they took over in 2010. All I have seen is stonewalling, NO, and filibuster after filibuster just like they did today. I will wait patiently for a list of those jobs Congress created.
.....on your marks......get ready.......get set........POLL!.
Still making phone calls another Wisconsin voter I talked with just said "Walker is against the working rights of working class folks" She and her husband voted for Barrett today said 'they had never seen such long lines"
That's great, Kathleen! I'm not in Wisconsin, but I've been following what has happened since day one. Looks like great turn out so far. My prayers are with you and all of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin, Michigan is watching...We feel your pain, as Democracy in our state is all but dead. Our votes have been silencedby EFMs, our petitions to regain our freedoms squashed by trivial technicalities and corruption and our children's public education in some districts sold off to corporate bidders while tax payers still foot the bill. We are praying your recall elections of the governor, Lt. governor and all three senators are successful. Get out and vote, for if you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.
Diane, don't give up. As part of the middle class, we have to stand tall and fight. You are right about getting out and voting. These Republicans are setting up to regress this country and we cannot let them do that.
Ed, You disgust me! Take your Socialist Liberal Progressive attitude out of my Wisconsin! How dare you polarize my State! Governor Walker has done & will continue to do a great job. Thanks to you, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson buses from Michigan are coming into my STATE to Vote in my Wisconsin Election! Union Thugs needs to go! A vote for Walker is a VOTE for FISCAL Responsibility! Governor Walker will win again and come November we will vote Obama out office. Shame on you ED you don't represent me nor my family and we are middle class private workers! Liberal Socialism is akin to Stalin/Lennin and you disgrace me! Thank God I can turn the channel to Fox News! :) Esperanza Hope Alvarado Carlson,Proud Wisconsinite, Proud Patriot, who believes in the Constitution and Bill Of Rights which Obama & Barrett do NOT, nor you!
Esperanza,
If you truly believe in the Constitution then you would not vote for the likes of Governor Walker, or any of the extremist Republicans out there now, for they are turning our country from Democracy to Corporate Fascism. They care about Big Business and the 1% lining their campaigns and pockets, not the middle class. If there are any THUGS out there it is the Republican Senators who have held this country's economic growth hostage while they spread propaganda about the evils of unions, etc. They run their campaigns on fear...During the Bush years it was fear of terrorists, and now it is fear of passing down debt to our children's children...Well, what about taking care of our children NOW by investing in their education, rather than giving all to the filthy rich corporations. Trickle down hasn't worked since Regan...Furthermore, I don't want to be "trickled" on. I want to see this economy grow now!
You may not belong to a union, but you should be thankful they exist. They are what keeps private sector jobs' wages, benefits and working conditions fair too, for they set the standard upon which private employers use to retain workers so they don't go get a job in a union shop. Once unions are gone wage offerings, benefits and working conditions for all will be lower and there will be nothing you or anyone can do about it because collective bargaining will be a thing of the past. Bosses will tell you to just take the bread crumbs they throw because there are 10 other people wanting your job. You will grow poorer while they grow richer.
But you can keep buying the "fair and balanced" brainwashing FOX gives you. If you truly want a fair view of our country, watch BBC, or an outside station that is not bought up by corporate America...
We need more than 100K people like Ed to run this country at all levels of government to fix once and for all the insanity within the political ambiance
Here's the FACTS YOU REPUBLICAN WHACKS!
Prior to this economy crashing in 2008, Republicans held the House, the Senate and the Presidency ... they made all the policies for 6 1/2 years.
This has only happened one time previously.
Prior to the GREAT DEPRESSION, Republicans held the House, the Senate and the Presidency ... they made all the policies for 10 years.
The worst economic disasters in our history.
Between these two periods Dem's have held all three at various times without crashing the economy and giving everything to the wealthy.
These are the facts, I'm not making anything up. So, two questions:
1. How can you claim Republicans are fiscally responsible?
2. Why are you Whacks so anxious to put these nut-jobs back in the seat of power.
If you just refuse to learn anything from history, then the world your preparing to hand our children and grandchildren can be viewed right across the border in Mexico. There's the rich and then everyone else. The rich get whatever they want and everyone else gets the leftovers.
Learn from history.
You're asking way too much if you expect these guys to learn from history.
ALEC helped pioneer some of the toughest sentencing laws on the books today, “truth in sentencing” laws. In 1995 alone, ALEC’s Truth in Sentencing Act was signed into law in twenty-five states. (Then State Rep. Scott Walker was an ALEC member when he sponsored Wisconsin’s truth-in-sentencing laws and, according to PR Watch, used its statistics to make the case for the law.) This forced Wisconsin to build new or rebuild 71 county jails 71 courthouses and dozens of prisons. This also forced Wisconsin to build or remodel 238 police stations. This also forced Wisconsin to buy or lease several hundred halfway houses etc. This also forced Wisconsin into hiring some 30,000 plus public sector workers to work at these places. Every time Scott walker says he is for small government and talks about the budget. remember who caused the budget problems and huge government in Wisconsin. He is for small government like George Bush was. He hires millions in the name of Homeland security. Vote Conservative and for small government. Vote out Scott Walker. Can we afford his tax and waste ideals and huge government? If not for Walker and Alec Wisconsin would have tens of billions in surplus. We could get tax refunds again. Lets blame the real reason for budget problems. “Scott Walker”.
As we all know this ended liberty and justice for all in Wisconsin. It has made our justice systems get rich quick schemes. Remember when Reagan stated we do not want to end up like Russia with a camera and a cop and every corner and big brother listening in on every phone call. Not in my America. Even Ronald Reagan would call the Tea Partyers communist. Restore freedom and liberty and justice for all. Vote for a democrat and vote out the Russian Koch Tea Party. Koch`s daddy made his first million from Josef Stalin.
Polls are closed in WI now. It's going to be an all nighter, folks.
I am reminded of 1968 when we lost Bobby. In fact, today is the 44th anniversary of the day he was shot and tomorrow is the anniversary of the day he died.After having lost MLK and Bobby Kennedy we were so dispirited that we were certain we could never bounce back. But we did, and we went on to accomplish Watergate. This is the summer of 1973 when we knew that we could do it. Be prepared. When we win tonight the other side will fight very dirty and I'm afraid there will be bloodshed. They won't go quietly into that good night. However, tonight is a night for celebration.
Let's hope you're wrong and that they will understand this isn't just their country.
Walker has just been declared the winner.
There is justice in this country!!!
God Bless America!!!!!
Shultz just said he "expected" it............................LOL
these stupid ass people in wisconsin this gov is poison to your state dont u people know that without unions u have no worker rights. they can just fire u for know reason. obviously u dont need fireman, policeman or teachers
If you are a dumb ass you should get your ass fired.....
All the socialist can do is rant and swear like little children, reminds me of high school when you all would do the same thing then hide in the bathrooms until all where gone. LOL
Hows the celebration going Ed? lol The good people of Wisconsin have spoken, they do not want YOUR vision of America, perhaps you should try Russia, I'm sure Putin would set you up right nice like
WOW nice one!!!!!! totally agree
Looks like that chart did a lot of good!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey ed get the crack team to whip up a chart showing how many votes Walker won with.
Or a chart of the ratings with all the 8 pm est cable news talk shows...
How did Scott Walker balance the budget?
By taking away the collective bargaining rights of state employees and making them pay for their own health insurance.
Why was the state budget in deficit?
Because politicians spent more than they had.
Who benefited from the overspending?
Wisconsin residents.
Who paid for the overspending?
Wisconsin teachers and other state employees.
What was the effect of this legislation?
Teachers felt unappreciated, many took early retirement, class sizes in Wisconsin increased.
What is the significance of class size?
Statistics show education improves as class size decreases and declines as class size increases.
What does this mean?
The next generation of public school children in Wisconsin will be less educated than the previous generation.
Who benefits?
The large corporations that paid for Scott Walkers election will now be uncontested when taking away workers rights. As the average worker becomes less educated they will be paid less and lose benefits such as health care and retirement packages.
What are workers rights?
40 hour work week, overtime pay, paid breaks, time off for vacation and holidays.
Who is the ultimate loser?
Middle class Wisconsin residents, workers and tax payers.
What was the purpose of the recall election?
The governor of Wisconsin is an employee of the Wisconsin taxpayers who have the right to fire an employee they are unhappy with.
What was the result of the recall election?
A majority of Wisconsinites voted against education and worker rights and reelected Scott Walker.
hey ED looks like you was going to cry last nite. you dem's got your ass's handed to you
LOL ABO!! He's next!!
Anybody BUT!! Obama!! 2012!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed, by saying Walker won because of the money he spent is an insult to the intelligence of voters. After all, spending the most money does not equate to victory (see Meg Whitman in California for details).
How did Scott Walker balance the budget?
By taking away the collective bargaining rights of state employees and making them pay for their own health insurance.
Why was the state budget in deficit?
Because politicians spent more than they had.
Who benefited from the overspending?
Wisconsin residents.
Who paid for the overspending?
Wisconsin teachers and other state employees.
What was the effect of this legislation?
Teachers felt unappreciated, many took early retirement, class sizes in Wisconsin increased.
What is the significance of class size?
Statistics show education improves as class size decreases and declines as class size increases.
What does this mean?
The next generation of public school children in Wisconsin will be less educated than the previous generation.
Who benefits?
The large corporations that paid for Scott Walkers election will now be uncontested to take away workers rights. As the average worker becomes less educated they will be paid less and lose benefits such as health care and retirement packages.
What are workers rights?
40 hour work week, overtime pay, paid breaks, time off for vacation and holidays.
Who is the ultimate loser?
Middle class Wisconsin residents.
What was the purpose of the recall election?
The governor of Wisconsin is an employee of the Wisconsin taxpayers who have the right to fire an employee they are unhappy with.
What was the result of the recall election?
A majority of Wisconsinites voted against education and worker rights and reelected Scott Walker.