In a few days a new recall battle in Wisconsin will begin. The time will be short, but the fight will be intense. The collectors have only 60 days to get the signatures that are required but, if the last recall effort was any example, there will be a lot of determination.
I am sure the Republicans are feeling like they are under a bit of pressure. Why else would they attempt to block the recalls or put as many roadblocks as possible in the way?
Walker, as a new Governor, is lacking in popularity. His numbers have plummeted as he seems to have focused on aiding corporations and done nothing to actually help the people of this state.
Walker’s stance of non-negotiation with the majority of the voters may have caused his downfall. When a governor has to take funding efforts out of state it really has to hurt his image and self confidence.
Still the question will be can money buy him the recall? Or will people see past the lies and corruption of corporation buyoffs this time?
The people engaged in this fight know they are going against the odds. They know that money speaks very loudly over and over, but have the voters awakened now and learned to desire a real balance in the governance of our state?
The Tea Party has had a taste of power and are not willing to relinquish that, nor are the corporations who have bought and paid for those they put into office.
I see the possibility of violence as tensions are at an all time high and, with the new cowboy attitude after the conceal and carry law was passed, we most certainly will have some tense moments. I would like to stress caution for those who take to the streets in the coming months.
We should know by the first of January whether this recall will be successful. There have been mixed signals as to the amount of support that's out there. The people doing the recalls have had experience and success in the past, so we will see if the people will speak louder than the corporate money this time.
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