The embattled and soon-to-be-recalled State Senator From River Hills, in at least her second gob of free air time this week on AM
GOP 620 WTMJ radio,
told conservative talker and GOP donor Charlie Sykes today that legislators dotted all the I's and crossed all the T's when they passed the union-busting bill.
Apparently not.
And is WTMJ going to let Darling camp out on its air through the entire recall process?
Well, at least she got her talking points. I have already signed up to recall her.
ReplyDeleteIt's a TRO. As soon as she sees that actual facts and rules of the senate, she will have no choice but to allow it to be published. There was not a rule on open meetings violated. Even so, the penalty for such meeting is not to invalidate a law.
ReplyDeleteIf she doesn't see it that way, oh well, then they will just pass it again with or without the fleeing senators.
In the end, people will keep their jobs thanks to the senate, assembly and Governor Walker.
This is just another stall tactic at this point to get more contracts finalized. Good thing the public is starting to show up to these meetings (like in tosa) and stop this blatant slap in the face that is attempting to be given to the overwhelming majority of taxpayers.
I was out with the recall effort at the Brown Deer Park and Ride today,and was surprised at the enthusiasm of people going by.
ReplyDeleteI feel so strongly about recalling Darling because she could have a moderating voice and chose to stick with the Walker plan.
JS ONline just reported that the Republicans do NOT plan to vacagte and re-pass the bill, although they would probably have their quorum. Is Fitzgerald afraid he may have lost his majority?
Seems to me that time is on the side of the anti-bill forces. Jim, what's your take??
Lucy Cooper
I am sure Darling will face a recall election. Defeating her will be harder, though doable.
ReplyDeleteI think the GOP legislators are smart not to schedule another vote while their appeal is being heard. To vote again would moot the court process and even their pals on the State Supreme Court might find that a tad arrogant.
Jim - I have a different take. First off, appellate courts LOVE it when difficult legal or political issues become moot. They don't really want to decide tricky and controversial issues if they don't absolutely have to.
ReplyDeleteJudge Sumi herself suggested a way out - just follow the proper procedure and re-vote.
I know the recalls are not a sure thing, and I understand that Prosser may indeed be re-elected.
BUT if I'm Scott Fitzgerald and I know I will have my quorum because Tim Cullen won't leave again, and I know I have my votes all lined up for re-passage w/out amendment, why in the Hell would I risk a change in the Senate or on the Court (this issue will NOT get to the Supremes before August 1) ???
I think he doesn't have the votes.
Lucy Cooper
Well, I defer to your knowledge of the judicial system.
ReplyDeleteBut I think the GOP legislative leaders and Walker have taken so many hits on procedural heavy-handedness lately that they would look like truly drunk on power if they did that after saying they would file their appeal Monday.