4 Republican Senators May Defecate?

[Jackpine Radical]

…Oh, sorry--DEFECT.

Well they're all so full of shit--how was I sposed to know?

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2011/03/are_wisconsin_republicans_gett.html

Are Wisconsin Republicans preparing to break with Walker?
By Greg Sargent
I don't know if these reports are true or not, and we should treat them with caution. But we now have two news outlets, one local and one national, claiming GOP defections from Governor Scott Walker may be in the works. The Wall Street Journal reports:

Conservatives in Wisconsin are getting nervous that three Republican state senators may defect on the collective-bargaining reform vote. It's still anyone's guess as to when that vote will take place because Democrats remain in exile to prevent the necessary quorum. But Republicans in the Senate hold a 19-14 majority, so GOP Gov. Scott Walker can afford to lose no more than two Republican senators on this pivotal vote.

On Wednesday, Republicans held a "unity" press conference that was attended by all but one senator, Dale Schultz. But a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll showing that 62% of respondents oppose curtailing collective-bargaining rights for public-sector workers over health care, pensions or other benefits suggests that the GOP position may be losing some support among independent voters.

Separately, WEAU, an NBC affiliate in Wisconsin, reports that "four moderate Republicans are wavering and could break with the GOP and vote against Walker's budget repair bill."

[Webster Green]

1. The fucking assholes see their recalls coming if they don't.

Self-serving, as always.

I hope this is true, but it would be nice to see them recalled anyway.

[Cirque du So-What]

2. K & R for defecation!

Here's hoping that's exactly what the entire legislature does on this specious bill.

[postulater]

3. Speaking of defecation

There was a pile of 'stuff' (could've been dog poo or just mud) on the street at the Capitol as the marchers were making the rounds. Someone had stuck a sign on it that said "Walker's Budget Bill". I should've taken a picture.

[nenagh]

4. Thank you, Jackpine Radical..

and I'm delighted for the protesters that March means Springtime is coming..

It will be so much more pleasant if the protests go on that long..

[alfredo]

5. Republicans don't have to defecate, they pay their servants

to beat the shit out of them.

[Fly by night]

6. If that's all, no wonder the rest of them are full of shit.

Badda boom.

[Jackpine Radical]

7. Gives new meaning to the term

Public Enema.

[Populist_Prole]

8. Deficate or defect? Sounds Palin-dromic n/t

[JVS]

9. This could be a trick to get enough democrats in for a quorum.

[JitterbugPerfume]

10. sounds pretty anal to me

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Jackpine Radical]

11. Nice anal cyst..

Uh, analysis.
Whatever.

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12. I wouldn't fall for it...

They'll publicly claim that they've changed there minds/votes.

The Dem Senators in exile return, the chamber doors are locked, and the 2-3 "turn coats" have another change of heart and vote in favor of Walkers bill.

[Nikia]

15. That would make them look really bad

The Republicans that would publically announce that they would vote against the bill would be Republicans who have had many constituents communicate that they are against it. Not actually voting against it would greatly encourage recall measures against them.

[LWolf]

13. That's GOOD news.

Whether the defecate or defect, if they won't vote for the bill, the Dems can return, the bill can be defeated, and WI can move forward.

Isn't that the point of demonstrating, boycotting, etc.? To cause those in power to change their minds?

[Jackpine Radical]

14. Point of demonstrating?

Well, that's one of several possible points. Another might be to educate people, give them a sense of personal efficacy, and change who's in power.

[LWolf]

17. All of those are good.

What's the most likely outcome (outside of Walker and the Republicans winning?)

Is it likely that Walker will step down, give up, or walk away? Or more likely that Republicans will get nervous, and lose the number of votes they need to pass the bill?

Changing who is in power is the long-term goal. Defeating this bill is a short-term, but crucial goal, as well.

[madinmaryland]

16. Oh. I thought you meant, McConnell, Demint, Rubio, and Coburn were going to take a dump?

[FLAprogressive]

18. It might be a trap.