(All 6) Fake Democrats lose in Wis. primary recalls

[kpete]

Source: Associated Press

Fake Democrats lose in Wis. primary recalls
APBy SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press | AP – 7 mins ago


MADISON, Wis. (AP) — All six fake Democrats lost to Democrats supported by the party in primaries Tuesday that are the first in a series of recall elections targeting nine Wisconsin state senators for their positions on Republican Gov. Scott Walker's divisive union rights restrictions.

The winners advance to take on incumbent Republicans targeted for recall on Aug. 9.

The state Republican Party orchestrated the placement of the fake Democrats on Tuesday's ballot, thereby delaying the general election for a month. That gave the Republican incumbents more time to campaign and distance themselves from the turmoil over the union law that they voted to support in March, spurring the recall efforts.

Five of the six winners had at least 65 percent of the vote, based on unofficial results. The sixth, Shelly Moore, had 54 percent.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/fake-democrats-lose-wis-primary-recalls-030220287.html

[Mz Pip]

1. This stunt should

really make the Democrats GOTV in Aug. I'd sure be pissed if I lived in WI and the Republicans tried to gum up the works with this kind of nonsense.

[SpiralHawk]

35. It was a Republicon stunt like unto the Brazilian women's soccer player

who faked an injury in the game against the USA women's team.

That phony lying, cheating stunt (R) wound up causing Brazil to be THE LOSERS they are. The same fate awaits the degenerate Republicon party with this BS crap.

[MadMaddie]

96. ha that's a great analogy

that was unbelievable.....the refereee gave them that second goal on the penalty kick. What a bullshit call...

[RedCloud]

49. They should call it a republcian stall tactic not denounced by the rival.

It's reall outrageuos how they treat politics as if it is some kind of game where anything goes, so long as you win.

[Snotcicles]

52. If their willing to cheat you on voting, just imagine what they'll do with your taxes. nt

[Snotcicles]

53. That should be a new ad for all states where there is voter suppression going on now. nt

[gpopple]

57. Gives me hope

I'm thrilled that the people in Wisconsin pulled this off. Now they need to go after the Rethugs that set up the fake Dems.

[liberalmike27]

85. Does it worry anyone

That about 30-40 percent actually voted for the fake democrat? Or are we to assume they were republicans voting in the primary?

[Pab Sungenis]

87. Most of them were.

Wisconsin has open primaries.

[Downwinder]

2. Good news.

[iwishiwas]

3. LOVE THE AP HEADLINE. Green Bay has it also...

http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110712/APC0101/110712147/Fake-Democrats-lose-Wisconsin-primary-recalls?odyssey=tab|topnews|img|FRONTPAGE

[66 dmhlt]

48. Headline from Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=WI_HTR&ref_pge=lst

[FourScore]

4. As they should. n/t

[FreakinDJ]

5. Ha ha - Walker's Wisdom shines again

hope they tossed lots of Corp dollar down that hole

[Zoeisright]

6. Repukes: cheaters, liars, thieves.

Now there's a good bumper sticker.

[Enthusiast]

31. Well, it's true...nt

[Rosa Luxemburg]

51. Yes they were certainly evil in the Maryland Gov's race last year

The GOP were robo calling people not to bother to vote - targeted at African American voters. They have been indicted.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/md-robo-calls-ehrlich-aide-consultant-accused-of-trying-to-suppress-black-vote/2011/06/16/AGCnv1XH_story.html

The GOP are so desperate

[LongTomH]

90. This paragraph was particularly interesting...........

The indictments might be the first in the country involving Election Day attempts to suppress voting using robo-calls, experts said. The case also appears to be a rarity nationwide, one in which prosecutors might have the physical evidence necessary to prove intent to commit voter suppression, experts said.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

97. That is interesting!

[newspeak]

100. repugs are so concerned with voter fraud

that happens so rarely, but don't look behind the curtain at ELECTION FRAUD. Now that's a biggie. As Little boot's once stated about too bad this country wasn't a dictatorship and he was the dictator. Because, after voter suppression, intimidation, blacklisting and every other kind of base ploys by repugs, I believe that most believe in winning any way be it suppression, cheating or sleazy Rovian lying. How can anyone vote for someone who is so unethical, so immoral?

[newspeak]

98. I heard on Rachel

that the repugs forced the primary at the tune of approximately 1/2 million dollars of the taxpayer's money just so they could pull this charade. Just goes to show you where their real priorities are and it's not their dwindling budget. Also heard that they might have wanted time to get outside money in their repug coffers. The Koch brothers will probably be in front of the line with their wallets open, I hope their money is wasted.

[wordpix]

99. yes, we need more repugs to pull a Meg Whitman in WI

Spending hundreds of millions to win a race, and then losing, that is :)

[Yon_Yonson]

7. This is good news and a job well done Wisconsin

TPM is reporting

Real Dems Beat Fake ‘Dems’ In Wisconsin Recall Primaries

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/07/real-dems-beat-fake-dems-in-wisconsin-recall-primaries.php

[eowyn_of_rohan]

40. WooHOOOO!!!

And yes, thank you to everyone who in any and every way helped make this happen :toast: :bounce: :kick:

But we have to keep up the hard work and pressure! We still have next Tuesday - Primaries for our Dem Senator heroes who fled the state and are also up for recall thanks to the rethugs: Senator Jim Holperin - District 12; Senator Robert Wirch - Dist 22. and the ACTUAL election for Senator Dave Hansen- Dist. 30 (Running against rethug David Vanderleest) ... after that, the REAL elections on Aug 9 and 16.

[oNobodyo]

8. Republican failure always makes me smile.

I'll be even happier when the nutters are pushed completely off the political map.

A guy can dream.

[Enthusiast]

32. They wouldn't be so confident

if they thought we could win. There is more going on than meets the eye. Maybe they think voter suppression efforts will win them the day in the general election. Believe me, these snakes aren't killed.

[susanr516]

9. Great news! nt

[GreatInDayton]

10. Ya know...

I'm assuming "we" came up with this handle, FAKE DEMOCRATS. But a moment's consideration might have had us call them "Republican Spy Candidates" or "Republican Suicide Bombers" or "Kamakazi Republican Strawmen", anything.

The way it is, I feel vaguely insulted whenever it is brought up.



Kinda like why it's PRO-CHOICE vs. PRO-LIFE
instead of PRO-FREEDOM vs. ANTI-CHOICE.


Double-speak, I know. But a little cleverness can go a long way in these matters.

I'm just sayin'.

[EC]

18. No, "WE" didn't come up with "fake Democrats"

the media did.

[onehandle]

11. Great. Now onto beating the Real Republicans and taking the Senate. Then recalling Walker.

[iwishiwas]

38. YES> FORWARD WISCONSIN

[Ellipsis]

12. fuckina!

[DocMac]

13. I've been to Greenlake Wis.

What a great State!! Vote Wisconsin!!!!

[Ellipsis]

15. This lake rat knows every inch.

From "The Inlet" to "The West End'.

[Scuba]

28. OK, then where are the fish biting? Serious Q. Tomorrow looks good for fishing. n/t

[Ellipsis]

73. Deep subject, that.

Depends on what you're fishing for and if you have a boat.

Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern, White Bass, Walleye, Lake Trout Muskellunge, Perch, Cisco?

You might want to start at "Spauldings Bridge." ...to just cast a line or two.

With a boat, half mile off Malcom Bay There's shallow rise.


If you do scuba... you would enjoy the sliding rocks area.

[Scuba]

77. Yes, I have a boat. I'm primarily a walleye/perch guy....

...let me know when you want to wet a line. Tomorrow's looking good weather-wise.

[Ellipsis]

88. I haven't wet a line in a long time.

Even though the family photo album has more pictures of stringers of walleyes then people.

Maybe after labor day when the tourists are gone.

If your a walleye guy. You'd should go to Eureka once the ice goes out early in the spring. They run up the Fox to spawn. Use a wolf river rig and you'll slaughter them during the run. It's bumper to bumper boats though.

For perch you could put in at the inlet on the east side or by county park on the west end.

[Scuba]

94. Thanks for the tips!!!!

[jerseyjack]

34. From Fighting Bob to Scott Walker. What a shame.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

41. Beautiful lake and area, but the thugs have way too much power there

We must win District 14 - oust Luther Olsen and vote for FRED CLARK for Senator on August 9!

[Ellipsis]

75. So did Al Capone... for a while.

Being from Ripon and all, the birth place of the Republican party, you'd think he'd have an easy go. But ole' Luther is shaking in his boots, lot's of angry people, many correction folks, Union people, and teachers live in his district. Bet you a beer at Mickeys, he will lose.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

78. Luther looked a bit shaken last night, alright! :D Like all his friends had left him high and dry

lol! Can't get cocky though, can we? We have a family property near Ripon (Capone used to "vacation" close by...) and I know first hand how crooked things are up there... it may be a "red" district but I do not believe it is as red as they want everyone to believe.

[Ellipsis]

81. Agreed.

They used to run liquor through Green lake. They'd run Donzie boats across the lake to trucks at different points at night, then take the back roads and sneak it into Chicago.

I know Capones vacation "cottage".

[eowyn_of_rohan]

101. Very cool

Would love to hear more stories :evilgrin:

[Marie Marie]

14. Way to go Wisconsin Democratic voters.

:woohoo: :yourock:

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. Great news!!

[Grassy Knoll]

17. Whats That Smell.......BACKFIRE, LOL

Republicons are like diapers, Always on your ass, and always full of shit.

[lobodons]

19. Nice use of $500K

FU WI GOP and Gov. Walker for waisting 500K of WI taxpayer dollars.

[K8-EEE]

20. FAKE TEA PARTY CANDIDATES IN 2012 WOULD DO MUCH BETTER...

I'll be one! ;-)

[AllyCat]

21. My state is starting to redeem itself. Keep it up Wisco...we have a LONG way to go

but we can do it!!!

[plumbob]

22. Excellent! More like this, please!

Woo-hoo!

[rpannier]

23. Fake Democrats???

I thought they were Protest Democrats or Independent Democrats, doesn't matter what you call 'em because all 6 are
Losers

[Cirque du So-What]

46. AFAIC, 'Fake Democrats' works just fine!

A rare case where it's called correctly. Oh, yeah...K & R!

[Jackpine Radical]

69. They all have strong ties to the R Party; many had been R candidates in the past.

They are FAKE Dems, running as part of a coordinated R strategy. What else would you call them? Especially, what else would you call them that carries comparable connotations in as few syllables?

[rpannier]

91. It's a joke

It's why I called them all losers
I realize it gets lost in writing
Comments like mine are probably best left to being spoken because you can hear the humor

[BlueMTexpat]

24. Wisconsin shows how it's done!

:bounce: :toast: :applause:

[annabanana]

30. I wish every State in the Union was as involved in their politics.

It is inattention that breeds the worst abuses.

[Hulk]

25. This is who we are up against.....

These low life thugs and criminals will stop at NOTHING to get their way. How about deMint's opponent in SC? The guy was a total buffoon. Hope SC can do better next time. deMint is an embarrassment.

[Sancho]

26. this is a chance to get folks registered...

"throw me in the briar patch"! On Wisconson! You are an inspiration..

[florida08]

27. On Wisconsin! Great smackdonw

[PuffedMica]

29. Precursor to six Republican losses

[RBInMaine]

33. The RePUKES just made themselves look like total idiots and HELPED the real Dems fine-tune their

campaign strategies and turnout machines. THANKS GOPUKES FOR PUNKING YOURSELVES. You are such a silly band of ULTRA-MAROONS.

[spooked911]

36. I'm psyched because a childhood friend won her race in WI

"Also Tuesday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin public policy director Chris Taylor emerged from a field of six Democrats to win a primary for a seat in the Assembly representing a portion of Dane County that was vacated by Joe Parisi when he left in April to serve as Dane County executive. Taylor has no opposition in the Aug. 9 general election."

[No Elephants]

37. Well, now we know that God hates fake Democrats.

With voting fraud of one kind or another as rampant as it is, divine intervention is the only explanation for any loss by Republicans.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

39. That's what I'm talking 'bout. Now, how much money did the REAL Democrats have to waste

on these fake primaries?

[Hubert Flottz]

42. I'd like to see the GOP become politically extinct.

They bring nothing but trickled down misery to any table they come to. If God is on their side like they claim, then God must be snorting bath salts.

[TownDrunk2]

43. My God a population with the ability to follow through!!!!!!!!

Go Wisconsin - an inspiration to the entire world let alone the used to be USofA :) Thank you so much for proving it can be done

[Sarah Ibarruri]

44. This is why I say that Republicans are pigs. nt

[Courtesy Flush]

45. What was their plan if the fakes had won?

I doubt they'd go through with a runoff. Were they planning to all drop out of the race and cancel the election?

[KurtNYC]

47. no, just lose

John Kerry's playbook from 2004 would have come in handy:
- go wind surfing as a photo op, buy a jock strap during a photo op (yes, he really did that)
- let a group like the Swift Boat vets lie about you for weeks, don't respond
- never run negative ads against your GOP opponent
then when that still isn't enough to lose:
- let them steal the election (in Ohio); concede immediately

[Overseas]

50. Yaaaaay! K&R.

[maxrandb]

54. How many seats do the Dems need to win

to restore sanity to Wisconsin?

[AllyCat]

65. We need to gain 3 seats.

That means not losing any of the 3 Dems running and gaining 3 seats back. We should be able to do this. The state is seriously pissed off, but I know the Repukes have some slime up their sleeves for the rest of the elections. Next up, July 19th is the first Senate recall election.

[crikkett]

55. self-edit

mis-read headline

[Yavin4]

56. Wisconsin Needs To Change the Name of the State

to "KICKING ASS AND TAKING NAMES-istan".

[Jackpine Radical]

70. Well, I guess that beats

Packerstan.

[Kingofalldems]

58. Kick and Recommend.

Those fake Democrats are liable to show up anywhere.

[Fire1]

59. Outstanding! K&R

[Major Hogwash]

60. Mark your calendars --- August 9. That is when those republican/neocons get recalled!!!!!!

3 weeks.

And then we go after Gov Walker like a dog on a bone!!

[robinlynne]

61. YEAH!!!!!

[geardaddy]

62. K and R Sconnie!

[Zambero]

63. So just before Walker finally gets the boot...

Will there be a not-so-phony Republican candidate set up to run "against" him in a primary, to stall for time?

[Jackpine Radical]

72. Not exactly. If they try this ploy again, it will again be by running fake Dems

against Feingold the Dem candidate, whoever he/she might be.

[AllyCat]

64. Dang, this even made the front page of the Wisconsin State Urinal, I mean Journal

Slimeballs endorsed Walker in November and they put this on the front page. They even call them "fake Democrats" and listed their Republican records.

[The Wizard]

66. The Repube's goal

was to get Democrats to use resources on the primary and weaken them for the general.

[patrice]

67. People have an instinctual hunger for authenticity. nt

[texshelters]

68. Good news once again proving

that not all US voters are idiots.

Peace,
Tex Shelters

[Jackpine Radical]

71. Seems to me that this was a referendum on Republicans.

Everybody who intends to vote for the R incumbents probably got out to vote for the fake Dems just to help their cause along. The fact that they failed this badly means that the Rs have some real problems, and bodes well for next month.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

79. Fingers crossed - Hope you're right! -nt

[defendandprotect]

74. Congratulations -- !!!

[Hutzpa]

76. An excellent work by all involved

but please remember, the job is half complete so no celebrating yet.

But, huge :kick: & R

[grahamhgreen]

80. Too bad that didn't happen in our last Presidential primary!

[Blue Owl]

82. SUCK IT, FUCKOS

Rot in hell Scott Walker.

ROT IN HELL YOU FUCKING LIAR/CHEATER/CRIMINAL.

[thoughtcrime1984]

83. +1

I hate that stool. And I don't really hate any people.

[Blue Owl]

84. I'm not a hater either

but those goddamned motherfucking Repukes make me livid with rage lately.

LIVID.

[louslobbs]

86. This is great news, time to oust the con artist party of liars, hypocrites and thieves. Way to go

Wisconsin and all of my brother and sister Union members. We are doing all we can from here in California to help you take back your government from the scum Republicons there in the great state of Wisconsin. Peace.
Lou

[blaze]

89. Well done Wisconsin!!!

:patriot:

[EVDebs]

92. Obama needs to go to WI...and campaign with the real Dems

With the latest on putting SS and Medicare up for GOP 'debate' and chopping, BHO looks like he's a DINO.

[Raksha]

93. K & R

[bertman]

95. REC. My meager contribution was an investment well spent. nt