The deadline for filing recall election petitions in Wisconsin has passed, and as of now six Republicans and three Democrats are subject to recall. At least some of the elections are being scheduled for July 12, I understand.
However, the Dems are challenging the recall petitions filed by Republicans, saying many of the signatures were obtained (by paid out-of-state operatives) through fraudulent means. Eric Kleefeld explains,
The Dems rolled rolled out their official complaint on Thursday, after making phone calls to almost 1,800 petition-signers, and acquiring affidavits from signers who say they were falsely told that the petitions were for other things — such as supporting a local park, recalling a Republican state senator in a different district, or recalling Gov. Scott Walker.
The Dems also challenge that some of the signatures are fakes. The total number of legitimate signatures would not be enough to warrant the three recall elections, the Dems say.
Also note that in a special election held this past week, a Democrat won a seat that had been held by Republicans for 17 years. The former occupant had left the legislature to work for the Scott Walker administration.
I wonder what the tip-off was on the fake names?
Was it ‘Warren Lee Bralls?’
‘Hugh Kahn Doodiss?”
‘Don Makemelaff?’
Was it ‘Denny Signeditt?’
‘Mark Mywords?’
Or was it ‘Annie Juan Buttaliberal?’
‘Hugh Kahn Tell’ – cheating and fraud are their only options in the future.
Great news! My what’s off to the folks who worked their butts off getting those signatures and exposing the fraud in the GOP petitions.
I request that the ‘boots on the ground’ in Wisconsin keep us appraised nationally. Of particular interest will be knowing how we can help with the ad campaign, what ads have been unveiled, and the overall voter reaction and political climate. The eyes of the country will be on Wisconsin the week after this 4th of July. I fully expect Wisconsin will have two Independence days this year.
I know this is difficult to grasp, but maybe we should have something besides accusations before we start the celebration. LOL!
I hadn’t noticed anyone here celebrating.
Certainly there is no cause for celebration, when citizens have been lied to in order to get their signature on a petition. What is the process for getting the false recalls cancelled?