Why I’m Glad The WI Recall Election Is Over
Yesterday, after 2 years of neighbors hating neighbors, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker beat out Tom Barrett. And when I say neighbors hating neighbors, there actually was quite a bit of that going on.
Yesterday, after 2 years of neighbors hating neighbors, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker beat out Tom Barrett. And when I say neighbors hating neighbors, there actually was quite a bit of that going on.
Walker prevails in recall election - Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
NBC New is reporting that Governor Scott Walker has survived the recall election in Wisconsin. It appears Walker received 59% of the vote, while Democrat challenger Tom Barret received 40.5% of the vote.
In some cases people would like to vote, but are unaware of where to go. Also some voters apparently get confused enough that there needs to be a sample ballot. There is a very useful website that can help people find their nearest location and view a sample ballot for whichever election may be coming up in Wisconsin.
Bill Clinton is traveling North to Wisconsin to take part in the recall fight against Governor Scott Walker. Clinton made up his mind yesterday to make the trip, saying:
Today I went and voted in the WI Recall Primaries. This was my first time voting in a few years, but seeing that I've finally settled down, picked my home, and decided to get more politically active I went out to vote. I was surprised that at 3:30 PM there was a line at my polling place. There was a steady line from the time I arrived to well after I left. (I drove by again after running errands, as it was on my way home.) I was searching the web about the recall when I got home and saw this story where some voters are being confused by the ballot.
There has been only two successful gubernatorial recalls in United States history. This is how a democracy is supposed to work, right? Putting things ultimately into the hands of the people. Or is there more at play in this situation? I would love to hear your thoughts on whether you support this recall action!
Embattled first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall this spring after an election was ordered Friday following the collection of more than