Tag Archives: Scott Walker

Wisconsin Post Mortem

Posted on June 6, 2012 at 7:21 am by Bob Cesca

What else can we say? I’ll let Ashby pick this up in more detail later since he’s been covering it here, so I’ll keep this brief. I’m sure today will see random accusations of voter fraud and significant money advantages … Continue reading →

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All Eyes

Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Joe Heller In other news, the Republicans successfully filibustered equal pay for women in the senate today. Shocking, I know. Polls close in Wisconsin at 8 p.m. CST, 9 p.m EST

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Chart of the Day

Posted on June 5, 2012 at 4:15 pm by JM Ashby

Funds raised by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his opponent Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in convenient chart form. As you can see, the majority of Walker’s funds have come from wealthy out of state donors. People who wish they were … Continue reading →

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The Stink of Scott Walker and John Doe

Posted on June 4, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

From the outset of the “John Doe” investigation in Wisconsin, wherein Governor Scott Walker has been implicated in overseeing the use of taxpayer-funded man-hours for his campaign for the governoship during his time as Milwaukee County Executive, his administration has … Continue reading →

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Jackass The Mogul

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has reportedly diverted $160,000 in campaign contributions to his legal defense fund because he might be under investigation and possibly facing indictment regardless of whether or not he is … Continue reading →

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Walker Blames Lack of Jobs on “Uncertainty”

Posted on May 14, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

According to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the reason he has failed to create the number of jobs promised during his 2010 campaign is the impending recall which has lead to “political uncertainty,” and he’s now promising that the jobs will … Continue reading →

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Divide and Conquer

Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:05 pm by JM Ashby

Governor Scott Walker has long claimed his signature legislation to end collective bargaining rights was about jobs and closing the state’s budget deficit, a dubious claim at best, however new video released from January of last year reveals that his … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker Re-Writes His History

Posted on May 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

According to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the reason he has failed to live up to his promise of 250,000 new jobs, which as we’ve discussed before will take him roughly 50 years at the current rate of growth to achieve, … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker Has a Change of Heart

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

Like Scrooge awakening on Christmas morning, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has had a sudden change of heart. He now believes government spending on social programs is a good thing. Faced with the prospect of being recalled from office in the … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker’s Plans Hit Another Snag

Posted on April 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

The last time we checked in on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on his quest to create 250,000 jobs, he was well on his way to doing so sometime in the next 50 years. Now Governor Walker’s plans have hit another … Continue reading →

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