Both Democrats win in last Wis. recalls (suspect, leader, party)

[sickofnyc]

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Two Democratic state senators survived recall votes Tuesday in Wisconsin, leaving the Republican Party with a 17-16 state Senate majority.

The end result is that Gov. Scott Walker's ability to pass legislation has been reduced since a single Republican defector can block any bill if the Democrats hold solid, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

"At the end of this historic recall effort, Democrats have the momentum," Wisconsin Democratic Chairman Mike Tate said. "No Democrat was defeated for standing up for our principles and standing up against the runaway, reckless agenda of Scott Walker."

Both Democrats win in last Wis. recalls - UPI.com

[Dane_in_LA]

Waiting for the usual suspects to arrive and explain that this should be considered a Republican victory. After all, the Democrats only won with double-digit margins...

[momonkey]

Originally Posted by sickofnyc

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Two Democratic state senators survived recall votes Tuesday in Wisconsin, leaving the Republican Party with a 17-16 state Senate majority.

The end result is that Gov. Scott Walker's ability to pass legislation has been reduced since a single Republican defector can block any bill if the Democrats hold solid, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

"At the end of this historic recall effort, Democrats have the momentum," Wisconsin Democratic Chairman Mike Tate said. "No Democrat was defeated for standing up for our principles and standing up against the runaway, reckless agenda of Scott Walker."

Both Democrats win in last Wis. recalls - UPI.com

Wow, that's like coming in second at the Olympics.

All the work, planning and sacrifice just to fail in the end.

Must be very depressing for liberals.

[mackinac81]

Wisconsin, like most of the midwest is a purple state. I'm not surprised by the outcome and don't think anyone should read into it.

[Dane_in_LA]

Guess I'm waiting no more...

[sickofnyc]

Originally Posted by mackinac81

Wisconsin, like most of the midwest is a purple state. I'm not surprised by the outcome and don't think anyone should read into it.

Maybe you ought to tell that to Ohio Governor Kasich as he backs down on union busting.

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Methinks he got the message...from Wisconsin.

[HurricaneDC]

Methinks he needs to grow a spine...

[sickofnyc]

Originally Posted by HurricaneDC

Methinks he needs to grow a spine...

Reptiles have backbones, just no soul.