Monday, February 21, 2011

Re-Call On The Table In Wisconsin!

Yes! Repeal and Replace- the 2010 Election! Starting in Wisconsin.
In an interview with The Huffington Post on Saturday, freshmen Democratic Assembly Member Brett Hulsey said that until the legislation passes, they're trying to put as much grassroots pressure as possible on Republicans.

"What we're telling people is to call people you know in Republican districts," said Hulsey. "Tell them to call their senators and Republican members at home. When you see them at church and at the grocery store, tell them to kill the bill."

The second strategy will come only if Republicans decide to stick with Walker. According to Wisconsin law, voters can recall any elected official in the state, as long as they've been in office for at least a year. This process involves collecting signatures for a recall position and then holding an election with the incumbent against any other candidates who jump in. As ThinkProgress' Ian Millhiser has reported, there are eight Republicans who could currently be recalled.

Now, there are technical issues to face off too. The most important of them is that you have to be in office ONE year to be re-called in Wisconsin. No bother though. It'll take time to get the signatures, build the infrastructure, and prepare for a re-call. Eight Republicans in the legislature are eligible for re-call now, and should be re-called if they don't capitulate on their overreach.

In the meantime, KILL THE BILL! Re-Call Walker!

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