July 24, 2012
— CAC Democratic no more.
16-16-1 now, thanks to Senator Jim Cullen bailing out of the Democratic party.
Democrat John Lehman just barely defeated Republican Van Wanggaard in the June Mega-Recall, with results certified earlier this month and flipping control of the state senate to the Democrats.
After months of screaming, millions blown on recalls up and down the state, and boasting and yelling by every fist-icon-sporting lefty out there, the Democratic victory that was recalling Walker barely flipping the senate (when it isn't in session again until after the November elections which are likely to restore at least two seats to the Republicans) hit an iceberg today.
When the party regained control, Cullen, who had fled with the rest of the Democrats but was willing to work with Walker on reforms after returning to the state, was denied chairman status on any committee. He felt insulted, has walked, and the three-week-long Democratic majority is over.
Three weeks of non-control after tens of millions burned.
Posted by: CAC at
03:04 PM
| Comments (108)
Post contains 173 words, total size 1 kb.
Posted by: David, infamous sockpuppet[/i][/b] at July 24, 2012 03:06 PM (pcnpf)
Posted by: Courtesy Flush at July 24, 2012 03:06 PM (sw9Gv)
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at July 24, 2012 03:06 PM (FV/9i)
Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at July 24, 2012 03:08 PM (+lsX1)
Posted by: bonhomme at July 24, 2012 03:08 PM (3tM3C)
Could not have happened to a nicer bunch of folks.
Posted by: Mr_Write at July 24, 2012 03:08 PM (VJUQK)
Posted by: Michael at July 24, 2012 03:09 PM (Hl5ka)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 24, 2012 03:09 PM (BA3br)
Posted by: Mr_Write at July 24, 2012 03:10 PM (VJUQK)
Posted by: the guy who tells dems to suck it at July 24, 2012 03:10 PM (5UU+7)
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 24, 2012 03:12 PM (BA3br)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 24, 2012 03:13 PM (EIDkK)
Posted by: CAC at July 24, 2012 03:14 PM (tlUyE)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Lite! 98% Anger Free! at July 24, 2012 03:14 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: CAC at July 24, 2012 03:15 PM (tlUyE)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 24, 2012 03:16 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: mediumheadboy at July 24, 2012 03:17 PM (aHR5E)
Posted by: cajun carrot at July 24, 2012 03:19 PM (uG50m)
Posted by: Courtesy Flush at July 24, 2012 03:19 PM (sw9Gv)
I'm sure the taxpayers noticed that. Next time some asshat is circulating petitions, they won't be so cavalier about signing them...and might be more inclined to run said asshat out of town on a rail.
Posted by: @PurpAv at July 24, 2012 03:20 PM (BA3br)
Obama 49%
Romney 43%
---------------------------
What they fail to tell you is that was a poll of DNC members. Not bad Mitt. Not bad.
Posted by: irright at July 24, 2012 03:20 PM (5UU+7)
Go figure.
Tell me Mr. dragonfly speck of shit on the wall, how many Rs have defected to the D side over the last 3 years. Don't worry, I'll wait while you and your calculator count to zero.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 24, 2012 03:20 PM (ccXZP)
Posted by: That crazy guy from that Star Trek episode at July 24, 2012 03:21 PM (CWlPF)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez at July 24, 2012 03:22 PM (8beAV)
Posted by: Messrs. Kennedy, Byrd, and Murtha at July 24, 2012 03:22 PM (aHR5E)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez at July 24, 2012 03:23 PM (8beAV)
When is that rat face scrunt Mccain up again. i may buy a place in AZ just so i can vote against old foghorn legiron
Posted by: ConcealedKerry or SubMitt at July 24, 2012 03:23 PM (nonzP)
Posted by: nickless at July 24, 2012 03:24 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: The Political Hat at July 24, 2012 03:25 PM (XvHmy)
Posted by: huerfano at July 24, 2012 03:25 PM (bAGA/)
I get your point, but I think the main reason more don't is because they can stick around and be DIABLOs and get fawning media attention and other payouts for attacking conservatives.
We don't run out the people who wish to work with the opposition to find solutions...which can be a problem when "work with" means "bend over and take it from."
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at July 24, 2012 03:26 PM (hO8IJ)
Posted by: Soze at July 24, 2012 03:26 PM (jo0fs)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 24, 2012 03:26 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: CAC at July 24, 2012 03:26 PM (tlUyE)
Posted by: mediumheadboy at July 24, 2012 03:27 PM (aHR5E)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at July 24, 2012 03:27 PM (9eDbm)
Posted by: annie at July 24, 2012 03:27 PM (N2A35)
Posted by: not James Taranto at July 24, 2012 03:28 PM (LmP4O)
Go pick up a six of Shiner Prickly Pear. GOOD STUFF! They may not have it in six pack so you may have to buy the Shiner Family Reunion 12 pack which also has Kosmos Reserve (tastes great).
Posted by: Skunky Choom at July 24, 2012 03:28 PM (P0AbR)
So long as Mr. Cullen remains a Democrat – even if he does not caucus with Democrats – it appears that the Democrats will formally hold onto control of the Senate.
ThereÂ’s another factor, too, that appears to assure Democratic control: Another senator, Rich Zipperer, a Republican, is expected to resign the senate in August to work in the administration of Gov. Scott Walker, meaning that Democrats would widen their margin to 17-15. (A special election will be called to fill his seat.)
NYT
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 24, 2012 03:30 PM (kdS6q)
Independent/lean Democrat .............................. 11
Strictly Independent .......................................... 16
Independent/lean Republican ............................ 12
Not very strong Republican ............................... 7
Strong Republican ............................................. 16
Other (VOL) ....................................................... 2
Not sure ........................................................... 1
+ Results shown reflect responses among registered voters.
Poll internals.... 46% Dem or lean Dem... 35% Repub lean Repub.... so Obama leads by 6 with an 11% Dem edge??? Interesting.
Posted by: Bill, nervously looking around for hot blondes... at July 24, 2012 03:31 PM (lZBBB)
Posted by: Redd at July 24, 2012 03:32 PM (kQfZd)
Posted by: Bill, nervously looking around for hot blondes... at July 24, 2012 07:31 PM (lZBBB)
Plus that's registered voters, so knock off five right there.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 24, 2012 03:32 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: mediumheadboy at July 24, 2012 03:33 PM (aHR5E)
how many Rs have defected to the D side over the last 3 years.
Reading the background, it appears that Cullen went indy because he got all butthurt over not getting a primo committee chairmanship.
So, more personal than ideological. A Lisa M sorta move.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 24, 2012 03:33 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez at July 24, 2012 03:34 PM (8beAV)
Posted by: cajun carrot at July 24, 2012 03:34 PM (uG50m)
Posted by: Doctor Fish at July 24, 2012 07:12 PM (hvwLi)
Things have changed. Used to be when a bunch of union goons showed up and started hey-heying and ho-hoing, politicians would cower. Now? Not so much.
Here in Philly, the locals have this 15 ft. tall blow-up rat that they inflate to protest "scabs" at the convention center. Result? Convention-goers feel intimidated. Result? Cancelled bookings. Result? Loss of union jobs. These boys are shrewwwwwwwwd.
Posted by: Ombudsman at July 24, 2012 03:35 PM (zXLtf)
So, more personal than ideological. A Lisa M sorta move.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 24, 2012 07:33 PM (kdS6q)
You were expecting principles from a Democrat?
Posted by: Oldcat at July 24, 2012 03:35 PM (z1N6a)
Posted by: wooga at July 24, 2012 03:36 PM (vjyZP)
They keep threatening but they never actually do it.
Cowards.
Posted by: not James Taranto at July 24, 2012 03:38 PM (LmP4O)
I've got this one in the bag.
Posted by: Barney Frank at July 24, 2012 03:38 PM (vjyZP)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 24, 2012 03:38 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at July 24, 2012 03:39 PM (jucos)
http://preview.tinyurl.com/dy2yndc (Pop Sci article)
Seeing through walls using wifi routers. Shit.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 24, 2012 03:40 PM (ccXZP)
heh,
ha, hahaha HAHAHAHA!
Western states that have land suitable for solar projects.
1. California
2. Nevada
3. Utah
4. Wyoming
5. New Mexico
6. Arizona
7. Colorado
8. Texas
Of those states which ones do you think will actually get a solar project?
1. California (Try and improve unemployment)
2. Nevada (For the votes)
3. New Mexico (The only other D state with a bunch of desert)
And California will shut it down for some threatened desert beetle. Nevada will get the desert beetle protestors from California but will likely proceed after 2 or so years of court cases. New Mexico won't be able to find anyone to invest.
Please Wyoming, let me in when I leave California, I'm cool, honest.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Lite! 98% Anger Free! at July 24, 2012 03:41 PM (0q2P7)
One thing I appreciated about Shiner is that it tasted clean. It is still the only beer I ever tasted where I could taste the mineral water behind all the beer, and where I didn't mind being reminded that there was water in there, because it was good water.
In places like Texas in the summer, that's not to be mocked at.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 24, 2012 03:42 PM (QTHTd)
Update: Cullen told TPM that he is still a Democrat — for now.
“I’m a Democrat — I’m not a member of the caucus*,” said Cullen. He said he will speak to people over the coming weeks to decide whether to become an independent.
Cullen said he still supports President Obama for re-election, and Rep. Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate.
TPM
*Situationally Democratic
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 24, 2012 03:42 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 24, 2012 03:43 PM (QTHTd)
Cowards.
Yeah like emmigrating to Canada. I guess don't let the door hit your ass on the way out wasn't the response they were looking for.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Lite! 98% Anger Free! at July 24, 2012 03:45 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes...... at July 24, 2012 03:46 PM (RFeQD)
Posted by: meleager at July 24, 2012 03:46 PM (uVA/B)
So, Does this mean the WI State Senate office shuffle is now cancelled?
I cannot find the story, but they were going to be spending big money ($100K+) shifting the majority and minority offices around since the Democrats had a majority. Even though they will need to shift them back in November when the Republicans win a majority.
Your typical government spending at work.
Posted by: rd at July 24, 2012 03:46 PM (9sUlj)
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 24, 2012 07:40 PM (ccXZP)
This idea has been around for quite awhile... and it works even better with two RF sources on different frequencies...
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 24, 2012 03:46 PM (lZBBB)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 24, 2012 03:47 PM (05RcU)
GrÃgma Wormtongue
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 24, 2012 03:47 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: Jumbo Shrimp at July 24, 2012 03:48 PM (DGIjM)
Cullen is .....sad. He acted like an adult for five minutes and indicated he MIGHT work with the governor at actually....doing his job!
And now his fellows are dishing out punishment. A vendetta.
He chose....poorly....
HaAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHahahahahahaHaAHHAHAHAHA.......
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes...... at July 24, 2012 03:48 PM (RFeQD)
Posted by: sherlock at July 24, 2012 03:49 PM (9luX7)
Wisconsin....the gift that keeps on giving.
btw.....obama is a Stuttering Clusterfuck of A Miserable Failure.
Posted by: Hill County Texan at July 24, 2012 03:50 PM (6kP3a)
Posted by: Naes at July 24, 2012 03:51 PM (4WQJ/)
Posted by: The L.A. Times Editorial Staff at July 24, 2012 03:53 PM (+XVQe)
Maybe dragonfly the troll can weigh in on this. It would be fascinating to hear the spin on this.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 24, 2012 03:57 PM (ccXZP)
Posted by: runner at July 24, 2012 03:58 PM (WR5xI)
Posted by: dragonfly at July 24, 2012 04:02 PM (cLRoC)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 24, 2012 04:03 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith at July 24, 2012 04:03 PM (Q2Ne0)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at July 24, 2012 04:05 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at July 24, 2012 04:10 PM (2x+V2)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at July 24, 2012 04:13 PM (2x+V2)
Posted by: steevy at July 24, 2012 04:19 PM (6o4Fb)
Posted by: Patrick at July 24, 2012 05:04 PM (Wdghz)
How come the runners didn't get canned. Name another job you can publicly skip out on for days and then just wander back.
Posted by: DaveA at July 24, 2012 05:22 PM (5sAd/)
Posted by: DragonErg at July 24, 2012 05:37 PM (WItBr)
We want to borrow your Governor and make him Speaker of the House of US Representatives.
Would that be o:k with you?
Love,
America
Posted by: currently at July 24, 2012 10:19 PM (flA6l)
Obama 49%
Romney 43%
Yep, Romney is really doing well, lol.
Posted by: dragonfly at July 24, 2012 07:11 PM (nRxw3)
...
Ok... I'll bite... that's a D+11 poll, D+12 without leaners.
I'll wager that we don't even see a D+10 split in the exit polls... I'll bet anything you'd care to that D+9 is the highest it could possibly go; you get D+10 and anything greater; including the D+12 poll you have here if they come to be even vaguely accurate.
Since this poll is terribly meaningful and useful you'll take that, right? Because the Democrats will have a wave twice the size of 2008 (D+7) and will overwhelm the 2010 results (D+0).
Since 2010 the Democrats have gained a TWELVE point advantage in the electorate... and you'll be willing to wager that this is correct, right?
Otherwise with a 2008/2010 split of say D+4 you've got 8 points tacked on, and a 6 point lead... which doesn't really look persuasive for your side winning by a large margin.
Posted by: gekkobear at July 25, 2012 08:24 AM (X0NX1)
Hide Comments | Add Comment | Refresh | Top
64 queries taking 0.3098 seconds, 236 records returned.
Powered by Minx 1.1.6c-pink.
Posted by: David, infamous sockpuppet[/i][/b] at July 24, 2012 03:05 PM (pcnpf)