Daily Recall Election Roundup: May 4

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Every day between now and Tuesday's primary recall elections, Patch will provide regular updates on what's happening in the campaigns of those who want to be our next governor. Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest from the campaign trail.   3:05 p.m.:  The Friends of Scott Walker campaign unveiled a new website today, VoteScottWalker.com. The website offers the governor's supporters information about how to vote absentee and how to contribute money and volunteer to Walker's campaign. The website will also deliver election day reminders to subscribers and help Walker supporters spread campaign information to friends through social media. 11:40 a.m.: Four Democratic candidates will debate tonight All four Democratic …

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Daily Recall Election Roundup: May 3

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Every day between now and Tuesday's primary recall elections, Patch will provide regular updates on what's happening in the campaigns of those who want to be our next governor. Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest from the campaign trail. 4:25 p.m.: State projects primary turnout of 30 to 35 percent The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, which oversees elections in the state, is predicting that between 30 percent and 35 percent of the voting-age population — about 1.3 to 1.5 million people — will vote in Tuesday's gubernatorial recall primary. However, the board admits, it's pretty tough to make an estimate because of the historic nature of the recall election. “Wisconsin has never had a statewide recall …

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Daily Recall Election Roundup: May 2

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Every day between now and the May 8 primary recall elections, Patch will provide regular updates on what's happening in the campaigns of those who want to be our next governor. Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest from the campaign trail. 7:20 p.m. Walker says he continues to stand by bargaining bill Gov. Scott Walker told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he continues to stand by the controversial collective bargaining bill, even he faces recall for it.  He also said that his opponents Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, have failed explain how they would fix the state's budget problem.  Barrett is calling on Walker to explain transferring campaign money to criminal …

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Special Section: Wisconsin Recall Election

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Daily Recall Election Roundup: April 30

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Every day between now and the May 8 primary recall elections, Patch will provide regular updates on what's happening in the campaigns of those who want to be our next governor. Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest from the campaign trail. 2:05 p.m.: Falk wants DNR secretary fired Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk is calling for Republican Gov. Scott Walker to fire the state Department of Natural Resources secretary, The Huffington Post reports. Falk made the demand Monday at a news conference after the Wisconsin State Journal reported that the number of DNR environmental permit violation notices dropped to a 12-year low in 2011. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp told the newspaper she wants the agency to …

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Greg

1:19 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Governor Walker did listen, and he has nothing to be sorry about. After 40 years of probably being over paid, I hope John Wiley doesn't let the door hit him in the butt and he retires comfortably in a state where he can find happiness. Take the money and run Johnny, it's really all that your 40 years have been about.   more ›

NJ Gov. Chris Christie to Campaign with Scott Walker in Milwaukee, Green Bay

The GOP 'rock star' plans to join Gov. Scott Walker during his last month of the campaign before the Wisconsin recall election.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — often dubbed one of the "rock stars" of the Republican party — is headed to Wisconsin next month to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker. The May 1 visit to Green Bay and Milwaukee comes about one month before the Republican governor will try to retain his seat in the state's historic recall election. Details were sketchy, but it appears anyone who wants to attend one of the two events will have to contribute $20 to Walker and will then be entered into a drawing for the chance to take part. "With your $20 contribution to Governor Walker’s campaign, you will be given a chance to not only see these two men of action in person, but will have a keepsake of a lifetime to take home with you," according to an email the …

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Greg

1:32 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The $100 million, from Walker, is not tax money. Unlike the $100 million that Barrett is going to spend on a 2 mile long trolley. Who's the idiot now? Yep, Bucky. Keep going after Walker when it is your side that is out-of-control, Moron.   more ›

A Blow to Walker? Wisconsin Leads Nation in Job Loss

With a recall election around the corner, Democrats are quick to label Gov. Scott Walker's administration a failure, while the Republican governor's camp claims most job losses occurred in Milwaukee under Mayor Tom Barrett's watch.

The keystone of Gov. Scott Walker‘s successful bid to become Wisconsin governor was his promise to create 250,000 new jobs in the state, but new data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate the state has actually lost ground on that front. Now, rather than 250,000 jobs, Walker will need to create roughly 273,900 to fulfill his promise. According to the BLS, Wisconsin shed 23,900 jobs between March 2011 and 2012. It was the only state with a statistically significant percentage change in employment to report a net loss, the report said. According to JSOnline, public sector job losses totaled 17,800, while private sector job losses were 6,100. Of the 29 states to report a significant change in employment, Texas led the way in …

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Bucky

7:19 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012

Alfred ... Are you a pimp ?   more ›

Municipal Clerks to Report Waukesha County Election Results

After recent history of election snafus, election night reporting responsibilities handed down to municipal clerks in addition to the county.

Clarification, 6:20 p.m. Friday, April 20: Shawn Lundie, Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas’ chief of staff clarified that the municipalities will be sending the election night results to the Government Accountability Board in addition to the county also tabulating the votes. “Our role hasn’t changed,” Lundie said. The county will still post unofficial results with the GAB, canvass the votes and perform all other duties under state law. This story has been updated to clarify that information. Note: This story was updated at 5:55 p.m. Friday to include additional details on the change from the county executive's office. It looks like the office of embattled Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus won't be able to bungle the counting of …

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State Recall Elections Set for May 8, June 5

Dane County Judge Richard Niess has signed off on dates proposed by the Government Accountability Board.

Well, Wisconsin, we have confirmed recall election dates. The Associated Press is reporting that Dane County Circuit Judge Richard Niess has signed off on the May 8 and June 5 dates proposed by the Government Accountability Board after attorneys from the GAB, recall committees and recall candidates signed off on the deal. Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Stephan Thompson issued a written statement saying the party agrees with Niess' decision. "We're pleased with today’s ruling by Judge Niess, which grants the Government Accountability Board an extension for certification of recall petitions. By aligning all recall elections on the same date, a significant burden on election officials and taxpayers has been relieved," he …

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Elections Chief Wants More Time to Review Walker Recall Petitions

If the request is granted by a judge, a likely recall primary election would be held on May 15, with the general election on June 12.

The state's top election official plans to ask a judge for more time to review the Gov. Scott Walker recall petitions, which would push the date of a possible recall election back to May or June. Government Accountability Board Director Kevin Kennedy on Friday recommended the GAB board request an push its deadline back from March 19 to April 6. Kennedy said his staff cannot complete its work on the recall petitions against Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch until at least March 30. If the board moves forward with Kennedy's request at its meeting on Monday, the matter would go before Dane County Circuit Judge Richard Niess on Wednesday. If Niess grants the extension and the recall election was ordered on the newly proposed deadline, a …

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Walker

9:36 am on Monday, March 12, 2012

They can't help but exaggerate. It's what they do best. Exaggerate widespread voter fraud.   more ›