Recall Scott Walker: Republicans can vote in Democrat primary

applecorped · 10th April 2012, 04:47 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1413469.html

"A top Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin has suggested that GOP voters may cause mischief at the polls in May, when Democratic voters pick the candidate who will face Gov. Scott Walker (R) in the recall's general election in June. Wisconsin has open primaries, allowing voters of any party to vote in any election. So Republicans are free to vote in Democratic primaries, and vice-versa.
There are currently four Democratic candidates competing in the May primary. Former Dane County executive Kathleen Falk and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett are considered frontrunners, with state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) and Secretary of State Doug La Follette also in the race.
On Monday, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) "said some Republicans may vote for Falk in the Democratic primary because polling shows she does not perform as well as Barrett in head-to-head matchups with GOP Gov. Scott Walker."
"There's nothing to keep the Republicans from messing around," Fitzgerald said, according to the newspaper."

Cleon · 10th April 2012, 05:08 PM

WTF is in the water in Madison?

leftysergeant · 10th April 2012, 05:11 PM

Beer. Only explanation I can think of for their having elected Il Duce to begin with.

RandFan · 10th April 2012, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

WTF is in the water in Madison?

Silly skeptics, GOP politics isn't rational. It's about what keeps them in power.

Cleon · 10th April 2012, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by leftysergeant

Beer. Only explanation I can think of for their having elected Il Duce to begin with.

Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer!

leftysergeant · 10th April 2012, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer!

If you drink enough of it, you begin not to care.

Reginald Hobbes · 10th April 2012, 06:56 PM

Madison Politiscope: Many Democrats may vote in Wisconsin GOP primary

Santorum WI vote boosted by Democratic crossovers

What's the big deal?

It's an open primary, people cross over when there's no race on their side.

daredelvis · 10th April 2012, 07:21 PM

You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party".

Daredelvis

RandFan · 10th April 2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by daredelvis

You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party".

A Republic echo chamber?

Reginald Hobbes · 10th April 2012, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by daredelvis

You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party".

Daredelvis

Originally Posted by RandFan

A Republic echo chamber?

Repugnican?

thaiboxerken · 10th April 2012, 07:51 PM

It's legal, not ethical.

theprestige · 10th April 2012, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by thaiboxerken

It's legal, not ethical.

Would you say that you're against open primaries in general, or just against open primaries that might benefit Scott Walker?

leftysergeant · 11th April 2012, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by thaiboxerken

It's legal, not ethical.

But we are talking about republicons here. Ethical doesn't enter the discussion.

applecorped · 11th April 2012, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by daredelvis

You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party".

Daredelvis

Oh Noes! I've been revealed! Gasp!

they're on to me!

Reginald Hobbes · 11th April 2012, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by thaiboxerken

It's legal, not ethical.

Which also describes the recall.

leftysergeant · 11th April 2012, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Reginald Hobbes

Which also describes the recall.

Cow cookies. Il Duce has, since he was elected, acted as though he were accountable to nobody and is attempting to strip the state of any way of recovering from his programs if they fail, as, inevitibly, they will. The state, perhaps the country, cannot wait for the rof to come crashing in before correcting this stupidity.

The Central Scrutinizer · 11th April 2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by RandFan

Silly skeptics, GOP politics isn't rational. It's about what keeps them in power.

Surely the same can be said for the Dems.

The Central Scrutinizer · 11th April 2012, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Cleon

Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer!

You've never been to Wisconsin, have you?

The Central Scrutinizer · 11th April 2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Reginald Hobbes

Repugnican?

In my experience, that term is popular with idiots, along with "Republics" and "Republic Party".

thaiboxerken · 11th April 2012, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by theprestige

Would you say that you're against open primaries in general, or just against open primaries that might benefit Scott Walker?

I'm against "fake" candidates on either side.

thaiboxerken · 11th April 2012, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Surely the same can be said for the Dems.

No, it can't. Really, it can't be said truthfully.

Travis · 11th April 2012, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by theprestige

Would you say that you're against open primaries in general, or just against open primaries that might benefit Scott Walker?

I have nothing against open primaries on principle but I dislike it when people want to screw around with it. Had Santorum still been in it when the California primary came around I knew people that wanted to vote for him for the lulz. And that bothered me.

The Central Scrutinizer · 11th April 2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by thaiboxerken

No, it can't. Really, it can't be said truthfully.

Remember, denial isn't just a river in Egypt.

Beerina · 14th April 2012, 12:18 PM

Michigan has open primaries. Democrats "cause mischief" in Republican primaries there on a regular basis, for years.

Most recently, they decided to gang up to support, hehe, Santorum, and then Santorum started robo-calling Democrats to encourage them.

It's really kind of stupid. Any system can be gamed. They should probably go back to the old way.

applecorped · 17th April 2012, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Beerina

It's really kind of stupid. Any system can be gamed. They should probably go back to the old way.

??? Losing, or buying votes?

Dumb All Over · 11th May 2012, 09:08 AM

Scott Walker is leading Barrett by 5 percentage points.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ..._50_barrett_45

Ziggurat · 11th May 2012, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by RandFan

Silly skeptics, ~~GOP~~ politics isn't rational. It's about what keeps them in power.

ftfy.

applecorped · 11th May 2012, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dumb All Over

Scott Walker is leading Barrett by 5 percentage points.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ..._50_barrett_45

And Romney up 7 over Obama.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dai...ven-over-obama

BenBurch · 11th May 2012, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by applecorped

And Romney up 7 over Obama.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dai...ven-over-obama

Hold on to your bliss as long as you can.

dirtywick · 11th May 2012, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer!

Don't say that here.

BenBurch · 11th May 2012, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by dirtywick

Don't say that here.

Yeah, you better be ready to run for your life!

BenBurch · 13th May 2012, 11:27 AM

Rasmussen; Walker 50, Barrett 45, Margin of error 4.5 - Dead heat.

http://www.postcrescent.com/article/...till-dead-heat

Dumb All Over · 13th May 2012, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

Rasmussen; Walker 50, Barrett 45, Margin of error 4.5 - Dead heat.

Wouldn't a five point spread be beyond the 4.5 margin of error?

RandFan · 13th May 2012, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Ziggurat

ftfy.

I'll grant you that but I've got to say that, IMO, the scales for looney tunes is weighted to the GOP.

Halfcentaur · 13th May 2012, 04:34 PM

Isn't this the guy that claims he personally consults with God over every single decision he makes in his public office?

dc1971 · 13th May 2012, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

WTF is in the water in Madison?

Minnesota.

Beerina · 15th May 2012, 05:09 AM

So is everyone on board that "mischief making" is not a good thing? Oh, it's good when "your guys" mess up the "other guys". But when the shoe is on the other foot?

10th April 2012, 04:47 PM	#1
applecorped Rotten to the Core Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10,643	Recall Scott Walker: Republicans can vote in Democrat primary http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1413469.html "A top Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin has suggested that GOP voters may cause mischief at the polls in May, when Democratic voters pick the candidate who will face Gov. Scott Walker (R) in the recall's general election in June. Wisconsin has open primaries, allowing voters of any party to vote in any election. So Republicans are free to vote in Democratic primaries, and vice-versa. There are currently four Democratic candidates competing in the May primary. Former Dane County executive Kathleen Falk and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett are considered frontrunners, with state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) and Secretary of State Doug La Follette also in the race. On Monday, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) "said some Republicans may vote for Falk in the Democratic primary because polling shows she does not perform as well as Barrett in head-to-head matchups with GOP Gov. Scott Walker." "There's nothing to keep the Republicans from messing around," Fitzgerald said, according to the newspaper."
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10th April 2012, 05:08 PM	#2
Cleon King of the Pod People Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 20,515	WTF is in the water in Madison?
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10th April 2012, 05:11 PM	#3
leftysergeant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 18,613	Beer. Only explanation I can think of for their having elected Il Duce to begin with.
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10th April 2012, 05:13 PM	#4
RandFan Mormon Atheist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 53,195	Originally Posted by Cleon WTF is in the water in Madison? Silly skeptics, GOP politics isn't rational. It's about what keeps them in power.
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10th April 2012, 05:29 PM	#5
Cleon King of the Pod People Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 20,515	Originally Posted by leftysergeant Beer. Only explanation I can think of for their having elected Il Duce to begin with. Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer!
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10th April 2012, 06:21 PM	#6
leftysergeant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 18,613	Originally Posted by Cleon Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer! If you drink enough of it, you begin not to care.
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10th April 2012, 06:56 PM	#7
Reginald Hobbes Thinker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 160	Madison Politiscope: Many Democrats may vote in Wisconsin GOP primary Santorum WI vote boosted by Democratic crossovers What's the big deal? It's an open primary, people cross over when there's no race on their side.

10th April 2012, 07:21 PM	#8
daredelvis Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 1,866	You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party". Daredelvis
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10th April 2012, 07:24 PM	#9
RandFan Mormon Atheist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 53,195	Originally Posted by daredelvis You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party". A Republic echo chamber?
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10th April 2012, 07:36 PM	#10
Reginald Hobbes Thinker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 160	Originally Posted by daredelvis You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party". Daredelvis Originally Posted by RandFan A Republic echo chamber? Repugnican?

10th April 2012, 07:51 PM	#11
thaiboxerken Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 20,963	It's legal, not ethical.
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10th April 2012, 10:01 PM	#12
theprestige Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,565	Originally Posted by thaiboxerken It's legal, not ethical. Would you say that you're against open primaries in general, or just against open primaries that might benefit Scott Walker?
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11th April 2012, 02:29 AM	#13
leftysergeant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 18,613	Originally Posted by thaiboxerken It's legal, not ethical. But we are talking about republicons here. Ethical doesn't enter the discussion.
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11th April 2012, 03:47 AM	#14
applecorped Rotten to the Core Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10,643	Originally Posted by daredelvis You can always tell what echo chamber someone is living in when they refer to the "Democrat party". Daredelvis Oh Noes! I've been revealed! Gasp! they're on to me!
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11th April 2012, 03:58 AM	#15
Reginald Hobbes Thinker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 160	Originally Posted by thaiboxerken It's legal, not ethical. Which also describes the recall.

11th April 2012, 04:31 AM	#16
leftysergeant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 18,613	Originally Posted by Reginald Hobbes Which also describes the recall. Cow cookies. Il Duce has, since he was elected, acted as though he were accountable to nobody and is attempting to strip the state of any way of recovering from his programs if they fail, as, inevitibly, they will. The state, perhaps the country, cannot wait for the rof to come crashing in before correcting this stupidity.
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11th April 2012, 07:41 AM	#17
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by RandFan Silly skeptics, GOP politics isn't rational. It's about what keeps them in power. Surely the same can be said for the Dems.
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11th April 2012, 07:50 AM	#18
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by Cleon Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer! You've never been to Wisconsin, have you?
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The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by Reginald Hobbes Repugnican? In my experience, that term is popular with idiots, along with "Republics" and "Republic Party".
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thaiboxerken Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 20,963	Originally Posted by theprestige Would you say that you're against open primaries in general, or just against open primaries that might benefit Scott Walker? I'm against "fake" candidates on either side.
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11th April 2012, 04:03 PM	#21
thaiboxerken Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 20,963	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Surely the same can be said for the Dems. No, it can't. Really, it can't be said truthfully.
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Travis Misanthrope of the Mountains Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuolumne City, CA Posts: 17,938	Originally Posted by theprestige Would you say that you're against open primaries in general, or just against open primaries that might benefit Scott Walker? I have nothing against open primaries on principle but I dislike it when people want to screw around with it. Had Santorum still been in it when the California primary came around I knew people that wanted to vote for him for the lulz. And that bothered me.
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The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by thaiboxerken No, it can't. Really, it can't be said truthfully. Remember, denial isn't just a river in Egypt.
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14th April 2012, 12:18 PM	#24
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applecorped Rotten to the Core Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10,643	Originally Posted by Beerina It's really kind of stupid. Any system can be gamed. They should probably go back to the old way. ??? Losing, or buying votes?
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11th May 2012, 09:08 AM	#26
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 3,692	Scott Walker is leading Barrett by 5 percentage points. http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ..._50_barrett_45
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11th May 2012, 11:03 AM	#27
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11th May 2012, 03:00 PM	#28
applecorped Rotten to the Core Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10,643	Originally Posted by Dumb All Over Scott Walker is leading Barrett by 5 percentage points. http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ..._50_barrett_45 And Romney up 7 over Obama. http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dai...ven-over-obama
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11th May 2012, 03:33 PM	#29
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dirtywick Graduate Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,719	Originally Posted by Cleon Jesus Christ, it's Wisconsin. It's not even good beer! Don't say that here.

11th May 2012, 05:15 PM	#31
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,134	Originally Posted by dirtywick Don't say that here. Yeah, you better be ready to run for your life!
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BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,134	Rasmussen; Walker 50, Barrett 45, Margin of error 4.5 - Dead heat. http://www.postcrescent.com/article/...till-dead-heat
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Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 3,692	Originally Posted by BenBurch Rasmussen; Walker 50, Barrett 45, Margin of error 4.5 - Dead heat. Wouldn't a five point spread be beyond the 4.5 margin of error?
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13th May 2012, 04:14 PM	#34
RandFan Mormon Atheist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 53,195	Originally Posted by Ziggurat ftfy. I'll grant you that but I've got to say that, IMO, the scales for looney tunes is weighted to the GOP.
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13th May 2012, 04:34 PM	#35
Halfcentaur Philosopher Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5,946	Isn't this the guy that claims he personally consults with God over every single decision he makes in his public office?
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