Scott Walker recall goes live

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

Well this was a hot mess.

It's still an absolute mystery to me as to how anybody can even remotely stand this guy, just on a visceral personal level.

[Reaganfan]

What a great night

[The Vorlon]

The GOP seems to be ready to hold all 4 state senate seats as well

State Senate - District 13 - Special General
66 of 97 Precincts Reporting - 68%

   Fitzgerald, Scott (i)   GOP   32,254   60%
        Compas, Lori   Dem   21,324   39%
        Virgil, Terry   Lib   486   1%

State Senate - District 21 - Special General
13 of 60 Precincts Reporting - 22%
Wanggaard, Van (i)   GOP   11,301   62%
Lehman, John   Dem   7,033   38%

State Senate - District 23 - Special General
113 of 168 Precincts Reporting - 67%
   Moulton, Terry (i)   GOP   22,491   60%
Dexter, Kristen   Dem   14,765   40%

State Senate - District 29 - Special General
119 of 172 Precincts Reporting - 69%

   Petrowski, Jerry   GOP   26,573   64%
Seidel, Donna   Dem   15,041   

[TJ in Oregon]

Well this was a hot mess.

It's still an absolute mystery to me as to how anybody can even remotely stand this guy, just on a visceral personal level.

Some people may think the public employees should pay more for there own benefits, or some may be angry at the Democrats for the circus type of atmosphere surrounding Madison, or some may be sick of the recall drama, or some may be sick and tired of the visceral personal attacks on Walker.

[AmericanNation]

Well this was a hot mess.

It's still an absolute mystery to me as to how anybody can even remotely stand this guy, just on a visceral personal level.

He has a nasal twang when he says the word "time" -- it sounds something like 'tywimine.'  Outside of that I have no idea what you are talking about.  The guy is perhaps the most honest straightforward man in American politics.  truly a man of integrity.  "boyscout"    

[cinyc]

In the 30 counties now fully reporting, turnout is up an average of 16.28% from 2010.  It is up in every county.  Walker is running 1.96 points ahead of his 2010 percentage in those counties.  If that trend holds uniform across the state, Walker should win with about 54.2% of the vote.  An eight point margin sounds about right.

[Reaganfan]

Fantastic speech by Walker.

For once, a politician truly did put his political neck on the line, and the voters have rewarded him

[tmthforu94]

Its nice to see politicians who will risk their political careers to fight for what they believe in, whether GOP or Democratic. Walker is just that.

Great speech. Its just unfortunate so much money and time was wasted on an unnecessary election.

[MasterJedi]

Just thought I should pop in and say boo yah!

In a serious note, there is a huge waste of millions of dollars and over a year of hell living in this state. Hopefully this means that Barrett is done, or if he chooses Walker can beat him for a third time in four years in 2014. Good speech by Walker, time to move Wisconsin forward.

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

Well this was a hot mess.

It's still an absolute mystery to me as to how anybody can even remotely stand this guy, just on a visceral personal level.

He has a nasal twang when he says the word "time" -- it sounds something like 'tywimine.'  Outside of that I have no idea what you are talking about.  The guy is perhaps the most honest straightforward man in American politics.  truly a man of integrity.  "boyscout"    

He's not a 'man of integrity', he's just really masterfully slippery for somebody who's also such a boor. It's quite remarkable.

[LastVoter]

Just thought I should pop in and say boo yah!

In a serious note, there is a huge waste of millions of dollars and over a year of hell living in this state. Hopefully this means that Barrett is done, or if he chooses Walker can beat him for a third time in four years in 2014. Good speech by Walker, time to move Wisconsin forward.

He still has to survive the courtroom.
It's remarkable how stable R turnout is, 1.26 mil in 08, 1.13 in 10, and probably about 1.2 now.

[The Vorlon]

Tomorrow's News Headlines:

CBS News: - Walker Helped in Wisconsin by Obama policies that reduced unemployment
NBC News: - Little change in Wisconsin bodes well for Obama Re-election
ABC News: - Exit polls show big Obama lead in Badger State.
NY Times: - Last transit this century of Venus across sun makes for spectacular viewing
FoxNews: - Badger State B*tchslaps Obama and Unions

[AmericanNation]

This is perhaps the worst spin ever.



@davidaxelrod (tweets)

Bad night in Boston...WI raises big questions for Mitt.


LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

[Lief 🗽]

PS - people booed when Scott Walker said "I've just spoken with Tom Barret..." He interrupted to say "no, no, no, no....the election is over." Nice contrast to the Barrett supporters on CNN screaming "democracy is dead."

How is that a contrast at all?

[krazen1211]

Looks to me like a 52.5-47.0 win for Walker when Milwaukee and Dane are fully counted.

That would make Angus Reid the best pollster, while PPP and the Independent groups are average and We Ask America would be the worst pollster.

The New York Times has the Exit Poll table:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/05/us/politics/wisconsin-recall-exit-polls.html

Party ID is 34D, 34R, 32I. Based on the crosstabs, Walker is predicted to win with 51.6%

PPP did a great job by polling Walker+3.

BTW, Obama leads Romney by 53-42 in the exit poll.

LOLOLOL!

[AmericanNation]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEwXa197uBU&feature=youtu.be

This is the crap I've been living with for a year.  What do they put in the kool-aid?

[rbt48]

Looks like Kenosha County is the only one that flipped to Barrett.  Walker took 51% in 2010, Barret took 51% this time.  Barrett took 13 counties in 2010, but seems to have taken 9 this year.

[TJ in Oregon]

I'm moving to Madison in August, so I'm glad to come after the drama is all over

[Eraserhead]

Walker by exactly 9 points (54.2-45.2-0.6) with 87.5% of the vote in.

[MasterJedi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEwXa197uBU&feature=youtu.be

This is the crap I've been living with for a year.  What do they put in the kool-aid?

Oh, it's not mature at all but I just couldn't resist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owzhYNcd4OM

[AmericanNation]

People were so upset with Fitzgerald and Petrowski, they elected them by 20+ points.  This is what democracy looks like.  stop recalling people for no reason.  

[Lief 🗽]

PS - people booed when Scott Walker said "I've just spoken with Tom Barret..." He interrupted to say "no, no, no, no....the election is over." Nice contrast to the Barrett supporters on CNN screaming "democracy is dead."

How is that a contrast at all?

Telling a booing crowd to get over it, the election is over, time to move on is a stark contrast to the losers screaming "democracy is dead." If you're really so obtuse you can't see that, then go troll someone else.

Still not seeing the difference. Both crowds are acting like idiots, it seems, as crowds of people are wont to do.

[Phony Moderate]

PS - people booed when Scott Walker said "I've just spoken with Tom Barret..." He interrupted to say "no, no, no, no....the election is over." Nice contrast to the Barrett supporters on CNN screaming "democracy is dead."

How is that a contrast at all?

Telling a booing crowd to get over it, the election is over, time to move on is a stark contrast to the losers screaming "democracy is dead." If you're really so obtuse you can't see that, then go troll someone else.

Would your inbox suffice?

[AmericanNation]

#AxelrodTweets: Bad night in London ...Waterloo raises big questions for Wellington.

[Eraserhead]

Walker's margin continues to get smaller. 54%-46% now.