It was settled then. If the recall attempt was successful, Walker would face the music in November next year. The Board would likely decide holding it concurrently with the Presidential and Senate elections would be easier, plus, it would save money, and prevent voters from having to turn out twice in one year.
Democrats were already stumped though. Who would be the candidate?
This was the problem facing Democratic Governors' Association chair Martin O'Malley. Barrett would try to run again, no doubt, but . . . Surely this was someone better? Someone with a proven record? Who had the infrastructure in place to run a serious campaign to unseat Walker? This was their chance to get rid of him for good, but there had to be a candidate who checked every box, and preferably one who was a known supporter of the unions in that state, someone who could rally their not-insignificant support . . .
O'Malley had a brainwave. He turned to his assistant.
"Get me Russ Feingold."
"Well, there goes our star recruit." He said to his assistant.
"Well the DSCC has picked up Giffords for the Arizona Senate race." She said. An idea ticked over in his head.
"Go on . . ."
