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Residents from Several Counties Rally for Walker, Wanggaard

Organized by the Racine TEA Party, a couple hundred people held up signs asking for drivers by to honk in support of the Governor and State Sen. Wanggaard.

Nancy Milholland, a coordinator for the Racine TEA Party, said her group organized a Feb. 19 rally for Governor Scott Walker and State Sen. Wanggaard because it was time.

"The recall supporters were out here all the time over the holidays trying to drum up support for petitions," she said. "Now it's our turn."

Through email and Facebook, the TEA Party asked supporters to come out to the corner of Highways 31 and 20 in Mount Pleasant from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Sun., Feb. 19, 2012. About 200 supporters, many of them from counties outside Racine, held signs touting their support for Walker and Wanggaard.

Scott Kaskin from Genoa City in Kenosha County said he was never involved in politics, but it was time to walk the talk.

"I got tired of complaining and not doing anything," he admitted.

Wanggaard was also on-hand to greet citizens and said he appreciates the support from residents.

"It's great to know people are behind what we're doing in Madison," he told Patch. "But I'm willing to stand on my record because I know we're doing great work for the residents of the 21st District."

Wanggaard faces a recall election later this spring or summer against former Sen. John Lehman, whom Wanggaard defeated in Nov. 2010. Walker and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch are also targeted. So far, there are at least two Democrats interested in running against Walker, but no one has announced they're running against Kleefisch.

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Brian Dey February 21, 2012 at 02:10 pm
morninmist- If this is not you and you were not known as "morninmist same" on these blog, and you are not Kelly Gallagher, then I apologize. If this is not your blogspot;
http://rootriversiren.blogspot.com then I apologize. But if it is, then I believe you have some crow to eat.
Born Free February 21, 2012 at 11:15 pm
To the supporters of abortion,
How about a trade off? You stop with your infanticide program and for every child of potential that you would have aborted you abort instead convicted felons such as a rapist, a child molerster and or a murderer.
Born Free February 21, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Qualifing who supporters of abortion are; they are all the leftists (unions, occupiers, progressives, democrates, gun grabbers, communists, socialists, Fabians).
morninmist February 21, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Brian
I am not Kelly and it is NOT my blog and I am not associated with that blog except as a regular reader. . BTW --have you found that link for "more new information" yet?
morninmist February 21, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Well, Fitz and Walker are two divisive peas in a pod.
Where one goes the other follows. Fitz is in a red district but is becoming very vulnerable. Now Fitz and Walker are sharing the same pod--going down in the polls. WisGOP Senate leader looks weak in upcoming recall, voters think him "divisive"says new poll bit.ly/xTahUW #wirecall #wiunion 1h We Are Wisconsin We Are Wisconsin @WeRWisconsin POLL: Scott Fitzgerald's numbers dropping sharply as recall looms. Voters see him as Walker/GOP tool bit.ly/wUSMM7 #wiunion #wirecall New poll shows growing vulnerability of Sen. Fitzgerald despite Republican tilt of district: wispolitics.com/1006/SD_13_pol… #wirecall Go @RecallFitz! Fitzgerald's numbers dropping sharply as #WIrecall gets closer: bit.ly/wUSMM7 ht @WeRWisconsin. #WIunion #RecallFitz
$$andSense February 22, 2012 at 02:45 am
Dear Comrade Hero of the State Walker supporters. The badge unions still exist untouched costing lots of money to the taxpayer. Be true to your cause of no public unions . Just sayin'....
rudi wendt February 22, 2012 at 06:09 am
First it was the NORTH against the SOUTH, then the EAST agains the WEST, and then the RIGHT against the LEFT.Are we not ALL looking for the same thing as a people.
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 03:24 pm
I would love to take credit for it.... but it was on a sign someone had at this rally... to bad the Patch didn't capture it....
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 03:44 pm
obviously bren wants me to focus but he does not have to...
funny you don't know what ncsl is... (sorry had the letters wrong) it's the same as ALEC ..... only majority of dems belong to it..... Geesh, before you flap you fingers on a keyboard how about you know what you are commenting about....
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 03:56 pm
bren I don't seem to have read where any petition circulators were surrounded by bullhorns and bully's...... Except for last summer where they were surrounded, intimidated, someone wrote a swear word in big letters and ripped the petition.... and the police officer?? LOL let's see what was said? Oh yea.... "I don't know what law they have broken....."
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:04 pm
bren are you saying you lack the skills to research?? Whoda thunk that..... most liberals do, they just go by made up spoon-fed blogs.....
Gov. Walker left college in his 4th year.... he was offered a lucrative job in marketing with the American Red Cross, and left Marquette before receiving his degree. Big deal.... I suppose you are against someone wanting to work full-time and they should turn down the chance?? Now google that ...
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:06 pm
Ya know bren sorry I get busy in life and am running a business.... Didn't know it was my job to constantly educate you...........
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:08 pm
Good grief did you read the questions?
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:11 pm
Hummmm figures is a teacher...... and art.......LOL
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:21 pm
laurel you can simply go to opensecrets.org and find that information... yes unions pay way more into democrats then anyone else for any party....
Something else that anyone else does besides unions is give to charity, medical research, donations to the classrooms.... unions do NOT give money to anyone that does not do their bidding.... If you can find any charitable donations the unions have done let me know.... Until then realize that people like the Koch brothers have donated millions to cancer and other medical research, donated to classrooms, etc.
morninmist February 22, 2012 at 04:38 pm
@Cynthia
The results show that the majority of the folks in WI do not like the mine bill being pushed on them without the effects of the environment being taken into consideration.!! Fitz and Walkers polls are going down and this will help them go down more! ................... Cynthia 11:08 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Good grief did you read the questions?
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:40 pm
Again mourning READ THE QUESTIONS...............
morninmist February 22, 2012 at 04:51 pm
@ Cynthia
Another move by Walker and Fitz that will not improve their ratings!--to the detriment of women and their families! The WI TeaGOP is on a toll (DOWNWARDS) Gal from Wisconsin @AndersonLimey Wisconsin war on women docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/proposals… #wiunion #wirecall #WarOnWomen @maddow #edshow bluecheddar1 @bluecheddar1 #WarOnWomen Noon- Protest, WI Capitol: Assembly GOP bill repeals the Equal Pay Act facebook.com/events/2779025… #WIunion #WI #p2 Solidarity Wisconsin @WIProud Welcome to #WI where the #GOP thinks women don't deserve equal pay as men, otherwise known as the 1800's #NotMyWi #WIunion #RecallWalker
Cynthia February 22, 2012 at 04:52 pm
mourning do you not see yourself as 'the great divider'?
Look at the stuff you post, repeat, and spin......... You are the problem........
morninmist February 22, 2012 at 04:58 pm
My guess is that folks are just sick and tired of the Walker--the divisive divider!! (and Wanggaard will go down with Walker).
http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Poll_Walkers_Favorability_Rating_Dips_Since_January_139960623.html Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2012 --- 6:45 a.m. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A new poll says Gov. Scott Walker's favorability rating has dipped in the past month. The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday says 46 percent have a favorable opinion of him compared to 48 percent unfavorable. Last month, his favorable rating was 50 percent with 45 percent unfavorable. One reason might be an ongoing John Doe investigation into several former Walker aides and associates. The poll says 52 percent of respondents aware of the investigation believe it's "really something serious" while 40 percent say it's "just more politics."......
Born Free February 22, 2012 at 06:11 pm
Decent people in Wisconsin and nationally haven't forgotten last springs unacceptable union strong arm tactics, harassment, threats, false medical excuses, absentee leftist representitives, absentee teachers, expenses to repair and clean up the capitol bldg, etc., etc.. Unions have shot themselves in the foot!
Randy1949 February 22, 2012 at 06:46 pm
@Cynthis -- I would have thought you of all people would appreciate certain kinds of artists -- musicians, at the very least.
mau February 22, 2012 at 06:54 pm
So now the Marquette University Law School poll can be quoted. Seems to me the last time they released a poll it was pooh pahd because it showed Walker ahead in the polls. Now they are a legit polling organization?
James R Hoffa February 22, 2012 at 07:20 pm
@mau -
It's funny how that works, isn't it?
mau February 22, 2012 at 07:42 pm
@JRH, oh those double standards :)
morninmist February 22, 2012 at 08:31 pm
Be at the GAB office 9 am tomorrow for the filing.
Spud Lovr @SpudLovr via @News3Jessica: WI Secretary of State Doug LaFollette to run for Gov in #WIRecall bit.ly/zeeqB4 #wiunion
morninmist February 22, 2012 at 08:42 pm
update
Fiddler @cFidd #WIrecall MT @sbauerAP: Dem SoS Doug La Follette filing paperwork to explore run for gov, says it's premature to say he's def. in race 3:27 PM - 2
morninmist February 24, 2012 at 02:26 pm
The TEAGOP will needs lots of rah rah rallies to bring Van's sinking ship up!!
https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#drafts/135aff1292b3a6aa Van Wanggaard - Mining - "It's My Bill" 23 February 2012 .. Wanggaard began talking about the mining bill and how it would create jobs in Wisconsin. As you will see in the video, he seems to be very proud of his bill. It is around the 4 minute mark in the video, ..Wanggaard states that mining will be coming up very shortly. It was then he was asked this question from a member in the audience "Did you at all work with the sovereign nations when you were writing this bill?". ..Wanggaard replies "Sovereign, you mean the Indians?" Questioner:"The tribes". ..Wanggaard then replies "Absolutely". The Senator then recognizes the camera and points out the fact "And you are taping me I know". .. Wanggaard continues "We had several of the Indian tribes, the uh bad land, let’s see is it bad water?" The audience then interjects "Bad River". .. Wanggaard: "there you go, the Bad River tribe actually had a chat with me about it". The audience member injects again "Oh so they were in on the planning?" in which Van Wanggaard replied "oh well I don't know if they were in on the planning, I'm not on the mining commission". Then later in the volley of questions the senator was asked if he would vote for the bill, after a moment of dodging the question, Van Wanggaard tersely replies "Am I going to vote on it? It's my bill!"......
morninmist March 2, 2012 at 05:03 am
Wanggaard wants special bills passed JUST FOR HIMSELF. HOW SPECIAL OF HIM!!--JUST LIKE HIS BOSS WALKER!!
http://rootriversiren.blogspot.com/2012/03/wanggaard-needs-one-good-democrat.html?spref=tw Thursday, March 1, 2012 Wanggaard Needs One Good Democrat It's crunch time for Van Wanggaard and his bill to repeal the Milwaukee residency rule for police and firefighters...they invested quite a few dollars in his campaign and it's time to make good. The Milwaukee Police and Firefighter's have given Van $5,200 - $4,000 since January in return for a bill that will end the residency rule favored by area legislators, including Tom Barrett. Interestingly, Van's bill does not effect residency rules for other municipalities and it does not end the rule for other Milwaukee public employees. Why? Because they didn't give him any fucking money, that's why. So while Van has taken a strong stance against prohibitive and un-American residency requirements, he's only willing to fight for a select few...who happened to have written him a check. What an asshole. Back to the bill...Van doesn't have the votes in committee to pass the bill, so he plans to take it directly to the State Senate, but single-mom hater, Glenn Grothman will not vote in favor of it. That leaves Wanny needing one Democrat who is willing to vote in favor of a bill that preferentially treats one labor group over another with yet another special rule based on campaign dollars. Good luck with that.......
morninmist March 31, 2012 at 09:56 pm
The TeaGOP is a dead in WI and Walker will take Wanggaard with him!--to the unemployment line.
Good pics of the protesters showing up for the Romney rally today. Solidarity Wisconsin ‏ @WIProud We have #WIunion out in force to #GiveMittShit #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197417135 Romney stands with #Walker & out-of-state billionaires #WIunion #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197417135 Romney hides behind his guards & away from the people #WIunion #GiveMittShit #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197413103 And many of the protesters signs: http://lockerz.com/s/197416522 Flip-flopping is good for etch-a-sketches, bad for candidates #WIunion #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197416863 #Romney loves John doe #WIunion #RecallWalker #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197416522 Solidarity Wisconsin Solidarity Wisconsin ‏ @WIProud #Romney swept our jobs to China #WIunion #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197416033 View photo 47m Solidarity Wisconsin Solidarity Wisconsin ‏ @WIProud Raging Grannies stand against #Romney #GiveMittShit #WIunion #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197415472 #GOPfail Ryan is here #GiveMittShit #WIunion #p2 & The #Walker crowd makes their exit #WIunion #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197420706 The #Walker crowd makes their exit #WIunion #p2 http://lockerz.com/s/197420706
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Mike Devine June 11, 2013 at 08:52 am
Rees; When the Sacred village Board cloaked the building of a new Village hall for over $17 million,Read More it was brought to there attention to build TWO new fire stations. One south, one north. Instead they built the Taj Mahal and a distance fire station. Maybe the two remaining Trustees could orate their decision for the residents.
Chris Larsen June 7, 2013 at 09:40 am
Typical John. Long on vitriol and talking points but no ideas of his own. And what have you done forRead More your district this term John? Have you met with the Boards in the Villages and Towns you represent? Listening sessions in Mt Pleasant or Sturtevant? Que the crickets.......
C. Sanders June 13, 2013 at 12:07 am
John Lehman ... Long on wind and short on accomplishment. another politician on auto-pilot until theRead More next election.
Walker celebrates after defeating the liberal unionista blue fisters
Steven W. Smith June 8, 2013 at 07:40 am
Hmm "make a stronger Wisconsin than ever". Yup Scottie, 44th in the country is the beat!Read More Soon 50th? Inverted math? "The recall brought us closer together" You won spending 6-1 using a majority of out of state $, had 5 times longer to campaign and won because one side failed to confront the second battle of recalls as a whole vs Scotties recall. "For decades we will be able to look up public officials and hopefuls, teachers, neighbors, interviewees" so much for freedom of speech & the recall Scott Walker used to become Milwaukee's head of busted political officials. Scott you were hired to represent all citizens of Wisconsin.
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YankeeVictor June 5, 2013 at 10:18 pm
"Team of geniuses"? Your joking of course. My email box is blown off the planet by youRead More guys. What gives? For a couple of months I really thought this was the place to come to find out what was going on. You were giving the JT a real run for the money. Not any more. Maybe it's just me, and if so, I apologize, but there are better places to waste time then the Patch.