Senate Dems Flee Wis. Capitol to Skip Budget Vote — Police Called in to Search
- Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:30pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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MADISON, Wis. (The Blaze/AP) — Police officers were dispatched Thursday to find Wisconsin state lawmakers who had apparently boycotted a vote on a sweeping bill that would strip most government workers of their collective bargaining rights.
The lawmakers, all Democrats in the state Senate, did not show up when they were ordered to attend a midday vote on the legislation.
The proposal has been the focus of intense protests at the Statehouse for three days. As Republicans tried to begin Senate business Thursday, observers in the gallery screamed “Freedom! Democracy! Unions!”
Republicans hold a 19-14 majority, but they need at least one Democrat to be present before taking a vote on the bill.
“Today they checked out, and I‘m not sure where they’re at,” Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said. “This is the ultimate shutdown, what we’re seeing today.”
Democratic Minority Leader Mark Miller released a statement on behalf of all Democrats urging Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans to listen to opponents of the measure and seek a compromise. His statement did not address where Democrats were or when they planned to return.
Bill opponents in the Senate gallery cheered when Senate President Mike Ellis announced that there were not enough senators present to proceed.
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the missing Democrats may have left town completely:
Senate Democrats were leaving Madison to avoid participating in the vote on Gov. Scott Walker’s controversial budget repair bill, which has sparked four days of protests at the Capitol, an aide confirmed Thursday morning.
The aide spoke on condition of anonymity, because she was not authorized to speak on behalf of her boss. Legislative assistants answering the phones at the offices of Sen. Jon Erpenbach of Middleton, Sen. Mark Miller of Monona and Sen. Fred Risser of Madison all insisted they knew nothing about the walkout.
However, at 11:30 a.m., when the session began — 30 minutes late — a roll call revealed that most if not all 14 Senate Democrats were absent. At 11:35, Republican Senate President Mike Ellis announced a “call of the house” to send police to force errant Democrats to return to the chamber.
It’s unclear exactly what would happen should police find the lawmakers and they refuse to return.
The controversial bill came to the Senate after the Legislature’s budget committee endorsed it just before midnight Wednesday.
Walker and Republican leaders have said they have the votes to pass the plan.
That didn’t stop thousands of protesters from clogging the hallway outside the Senate chamber beating on drums, holding signs deriding Walker and pleading for lawmakers to kill the bill. Protesters also demonstrated outside the homes of some lawmakers.
Hundreds of teachers called in sick, forcing a number of school districts to cancel classes. Madison schools, the state’s second-largest district with 24,000 students, closed for a second day as teachers poured into the Capitol.
Hundreds more people, many of them students from the nearby University of Wisconsin, slept in the rotunda for a second night.
“We are all willing to come to the table, we’ve have all been willing from day one,” said Madison teacher Rita Miller. “But you can’t take A, B, C, D and everything we’ve worked for in one fell swoop.”
The head of the 98,000-member statewide teachers union called on all Wisconsin residents to come to the Capitol on Thursday for the votes in the Senate and Assembly.
“Our goal is not to close schools, but instead to remain vigilant in our efforts to be heard,” said Wisconsin Education Association Council President Mary Bell.
The proposal marks a dramatic shift for Wisconsin, which passed a comprehensive collective bargaining law in 1959 and was the birthplace of the national union representing all non-federal public employees.
But so far, Democrats have been powerless to stop the bill.
“The story around the world is the rush to democracy,” said Democratic Sen. Bob Jauch of Poplar. “The story in Wisconsin is the end of the democratic process.”
In addition to eliminating collective bargaining rights, the legislation also would make public workers pay half the costs of their pensions and at least 12.6 percent of their health care coverage – increases Walker calls “modest” compared with those in the private sector.
Republican leaders said they expected Wisconsin residents would be pleased with the savings the bill would achieve – $30 million by July 1 and $300 million over the next two years to address a $3.6 billion budget shortfall.
“I think the taxpayers will support this idea,” Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said.
Wisconsin has long been a bastion for workers’ rights. It was the first state to grant collective bargaining rights to public employees more than a half-century ago. And the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees was founded in 1936 in Madison.
But when voters elected Walker, an outspoken conservative, along with GOP majorities in both legislative chambers, it set the stage for a dramatic reversal of the state’s labor history.
Under Walker’s plan, state employees’ share of pension and health care costs would go up by an average of 8 percent.
Unions still could represent workers, but could not seek pay increases above those pegged to the Consumer Price Index unless approved by a public referendum. Unions also could not force employees to pay dues and would have to hold annual votes to stay organized.
In exchange for bearing more costs and losing bargaining leverage, public employees were promised no furloughs or layoffs. Walker has threatened to order layoffs of up to 6,000 state workers if the measure does not pass.
This is a breaking story. Updates may be added.
UPDATE:
A GOP state senator claims all the Senate Democrats have left the state. Read our update here.
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Comments (321)
missy8s
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:47pmThis action by the WEA is an ILLEGAL wildcat strike, the Governor should pull a Reagan and threaten to fire them all unless they return to work!!!!
As for the “lawmaker” cowards they are violating their oaths of office by hiding out to deny the democratic process, arrest every damned one of them!
Report Post »Homesick
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:36pmThreaten? No threats, just fire anyone who does not have a receipt for a doctors visit today. And because those things can be bought, scour news footage etc. and fire anyone you can prove were at those protests Doctors note or not. Remove their stuff from their desks and put it on the curb. Good-bye and good riddens! Same thing with the politicians abandoning vtheir jobs. No warnings, no games. You don’t show up your fired! Plenty of folks out of work who need jobs who I am sure would be glad to accept the deal being given to these unions.
And then to stop this from happening again give students vouchers to attend the school they choose, these teachers unions fear that more than anything else. Thats called competition.
Report Post »Fina_Biscotti
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:11pmI hope the Republican Governor of Wisconsin – files charges against every one of the Democrats = malfeasance in office – at the very least……and participating in a criminal conspiracy for teachers to make use of school children as protestors – for the union – wo permission from their parents = kidnapping, child endangerment.
Report Post »Just_Bubba
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:46pmThey always love to ram it down the people‘s throat when they have the majority but want a different set of rules to apply when they don’t. The folks must be real proud to have reps so spineless they can’t face a defeat based on their failed principles. Pout and stomp your feet if the protests don’t work, maybe burn a car or smash a couple windows.
They will do anything to take the place of a real discussion on what should be their fair contribution to keep the retirement programs sustainable and provide their medical benefits not completely at the tax payers expense. Their gravy train has left the station and they well know it. Too bad.
Report Post »IAMMADDOG
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:45pmWhat I’m wondering is what would have happened if WE the people showed up at the capital and pulled this kind of crap when they raise our taxes every 5 seconds to pay these freakin leeches. The democrat party needs to GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Report Post »My Two Cents
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pmDemocrats did the same thing in Texas several years ago. They must have some French blood. Run Away! Run Away!
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pmFine. Lock the doors, empty out their offices, fire their staffs, don’t let them come back – the Governor can declare a state of emergency and take all necessary actions to run the state without any input from democrat legislators.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pmThe courageous left is hiding under it’s desk.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 5:23pmThat’s all they know how to do!
Report Post »Ortho
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pmLove it, now they know how most of us felt during the Health Care vote.
Report Post »DanB
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:21pmNo, they don’t really understand how we felt.
New definition of democracy: 1. democrat. 2. Do it my way! (referring to the democrat way) Being in the minority or majority does not matter.
When they passed health care, they were in the majority but it was their way. So all good for them. Never mind that the common people were getting stepped on and upset. As long as they had the support of the unions, everything was sunshine and roses. They had an agreement with their progressive Republican counterparts and everything would continue to “progress.” The problem was that the American people gave power to a good number of real conservatives and their once ally of the Republican party actually got sucked into this new wave. This has left them confused and wandering. The sweet deal they thought they had got broken. The American people actually rose up and said “no” for once. Now they are seeking to push away from a constitutional republic to pure democracy (or mob rule). Of course, at the national level, they are staying a lot calmer, but I think it might be in their plan to see the states collapse so that the feds come in and “save the day.”
Report Post »luvtheright
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pmSounds like these dems need to be fired seeing as they WON’T SHOW UP TO DO THEIR JOB! Apparently these dems would be okay to have TEACHERS LAID-OFF over making concessions!
GOOD JOB GOV. WALKER – KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB!!!!
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pmunions are the democrat’s bread and butter. of the unions, by the unions and for the unions
Report Post »teachermitch32
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:42pmWonder why they don‘t just disappear when there’s money to spend, money to be had for their districts? Cowards!!!!!
Report Post »Homesick
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:41pmFire them ALL!!! Politicians and teachers, anyone who did not show up to do the job they are paid to do. Teacher strikes are illegal and its not like these people are underpaid and virtually everyone in this country has been taking cuts except unions. If they don;t like the pay, GET OUT!!
Report Post »Bullcop34
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:41pmFire them, especially the ones that called in “sick” but showed up at the capital.
Report Post »joshgt500
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:40pmSooooooo, this is how we get Democrats out of our Government!
The Governor should take this as a resignation for the Democrats who did not show up!
Report Post »IAMMADDOG
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:46pmThat is an EXCELLENT idea. And yes all caps means it is more important than your comment libs.
Report Post »blanco
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:47pmGreat idea!
Report Post »ofallon
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:50pmDitto
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:26pmTake their absence as an offical resignation then have an election to replace them.
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:40pmTheses Democrats are sleazy. Anything they can do to avoid doing their jobs.
Report Post »olddog
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:39pmNow that’s INTEGRITY, We all know what to expect from liberals…Had enough yet????
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:39pmThe Governor of WI has testicles of titanium.
It‘s interesting to see that it’s the governors who are standing up to the Obamulan Empire.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:30pmYep, about time they did too. The power needs to be removed from DC and returned to the States, or people, respectively, as is required by the Constitution.
Ohio is voting on this same exact issue today too, fully backed by our new Governor (I think he is behind it being introduced). Where are the reporters? Oh, right, we have people showing up en masse to SUPPORT the vote to break the government unions. No story here folks. :)
Report Post »megansmom
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:39pmPut them in jail or maybe freeze their assets or impeach them or well a hundred different Ideas comes to mind, just pick one, But maybe putting them in the position to where they have to get a real job may wake them up.
Report Post »Goldenyears22
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:43pmImpeach, but I don’t know how Wisconsin is. Is the whole state liberals? So if the people are disgusted with them, majority, then impeach these sorry good for nothing Democrats that haven’t the courage to do what they are paid to do. Bunch of cowards. They are above the law they think, but it is up to Wisconsin to care and when you have idiots in the street, I guess you can expect some idiots in the government.
Report Post »ONETERM
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:38pmi hope they are all jailed.
Report Post »Theleftisda
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 4:04pmSenate rules and the state constitution say absent members can be compelled to appear, but it does not say how.
This is all I could find,the search goes on.
Report Post »kissmyazobama
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:38pmDrag their sorry butts to the floor in handcuffs when you find them…………..
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:19pmPerp Walk! Perp Walk!
Report Post »LimoDavid
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:37pmCowards! Absolute COWARDS! Have the stones between your legs to show your constituents what you are made of!
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:37pmWell, we have seen this movie before…….remember the redistricting in Texas (Delay’s time) when all the Democrats took off and spent several days in Oklahoma to keep from voting on redistricting. They were made to come back to vote too…….but Delay sure got in trouble for it!!
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:36pmThere’s no word on what would happen should police find the lawmakers.
Report Post »————–
They don’t do their jobs, they don’t get paid.
obfuscatenot
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:38pmBravo- what representation the elected officials are giving their constituents, kinda like voting “present” so nothing sticks.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:44pm@Cheezwhiz
The way I understand it, some states, and I believe Wisconsin is one of them, if the legislature fails to respond to the summons via the police without a good reason; they can face actual criminal charges for negligence to carry out the duties they are elected unto.
Report Post »blanco
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:46pmShould be thrown in jail and be among like kind.
Report Post »Class2000Generation
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:53pmThe least that could be done is to get those people off our payrolls – they need to be fired.
Report Post »getperks
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:02pm@snowleopard
Report Post »Wouldn’t that be wonderful!!
VRW Conspirator
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:23pm@Cheez
damn straight…these should be counted against them as unpaid leave days…they shouldn’t get paid, they should be force to pay the state back for any and all expenses like police overtime, paying to keep the utilities on at their offices, paying their staff….make them pay it out of their own pockets or be barred from entering the Senate chamber until they do. Every day, including weekends should be charged against them.
the Dems in TX did the same thing a while back when they knew they were going to get a kick in the nuts on a certain bill…in fact the Dems in TX do it quite often…they just run across the border to OK. when the Texas Marshalls went to go get them, the OK Governor sent the OK State troopers to block the Marshalls from crossing the border.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:36pmThese lefties are really stand up folk!
Report Post »This is just further proof that in 2012 the we need to vote all the loonies out to save our great nation.
J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:18pmThey are stand up folks when they have the advantage. When they don’t, run and hide is a good tactic. The repubs should vote on it anyway and say since there were no dems present the dems voted “YES” through proxy.
Report Post »rodamaa
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:21pmHave you seen how Obama our so-called president is pouring gasoline on the fire?
Report Post »http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/maryhough/gGMblC?override_wrapper_id=7w3hc
wodiej
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:35pmSo the unions are not the only ones who need to be put in the unemployment line.
Report Post »roxee
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:51pmThe DemoBrats need to be taken out of office by the People.
Report Post »Red Blooded
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:34pmOh good budgeting….and guess what…?? The gutless blue politicans don’t even show… losers.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:42pmAny suprise there?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:58pmMy guess is that they aren’t allowed to vote “present” … like Obama did! What a bunch of losers!
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:17pm…….BWAAAAHHHAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH…… The courageous have fled the state!!! This is just too funny.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:57pmIs this how the dems stand up for the little guy and unions? Did anyone notice, not one protestor or union member can answer the question, “How do we pay for all of this?”
Report Post »ThomasUSA
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:33pmDemocrats are above the courts / laws… Obama said so… and leads by example
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:42pmHope the democrats wind up resisting the police; and the film crews are along to show them fighting first against the police, assuming any of the democrats can even be found in the first place, many are likely taking a long vacation in another state.
Report Post »solaveritas
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:45pmDemocrats don’t respect the “process”. Remember, “We make up the rules as we go along”. Abuse of “reconciliation”. Abuse of “executive orders”.
Worse yet, Democrats can’t “STAY ON POINT” and debate the FACTS. Yesterday, Atty Gen. Cucinelli from Virginia said that during his testimony before the Judiciary Committee on the Constitutionality of Obamacare, the Democrats repeatedly wandered off to reiterate that there was a problem with healthcare. Duh!
When cornered they will:
1. Change the subject
2. Misstate the facts
3. Attack the opponent personally.
Now, they’ve added another:
4. Not show up to do their sworn duty.
In Wisconsi
Class2000Generation
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:46pm“There’s no word on what would happen should police find the lawmakers.”
Fire them.. then replace them. That‘s what would happen if I didn’t show up for work.
Love my state but these childish behaviors by the policitians, teachers and the lost students are so embarrassing.
BMartin1776
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:46pmThis is crazy they are not showing up to stop a vote! They should all be jailed then removed from public office for obstruction of justice!!
More than likely they played a hand in creating this budget mess now their feet are being held to the fire so they run and hide under a rock somewhere. I said it last night Ill say it agin this country is crazy town!
Democrats is this who you are is this what you want for America, antics like this? Where are the true blue blooded democrats to speak up and condemn this display of disrespect toward the people and our legislative system?
http://www.savingtherepublic.com
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:46pmMaybe they are having trouble with dysentary. We should get all the facts before we judge.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:48pm.
Report Post »COWARD- pronounced Democrate A small weak minded creature, spineless useless, not worth the pee to put them out if they were on fire……….
edcoil
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:54pmWhy in the world would you want to find these politicians. Just declare their office vacated. Have an election next month with new folks and move on.
Report Post »getperks
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:56pmToo bad they didn’t boycott the stimulos or healthcare bill! LOL
Report Post »Let them throw their tantrum and continue to show their butts. We will win and the people will remember. The protests are a focus group and don’t reflect the voters.
CatB
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:57pmCOWARDS .. cast your vote .. let us see where you stand!
Report Post »Templar Knight
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:57pmDemocrats have turned into childish Anarchists. If the laws don’t suite them then they feel they are above the law. What has this country become? Where is the common sense, where is the respect? These Democrats should be fired from their jobs immediately. Then without further interruption vote on the bill.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:00pmWhy couldn‘t the governor call for an election to replace the Democrats who don’t show up as a party in the legislature? Consider that they have resigned. Put them on notice!
Report Post »Xcori8r
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:00pmDemocrats Disrupting Democracy. — Priceless.
Report Post »Blacktooth
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:00pmReal men do not run away from a hard decision, they face it and deal with it.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:01pmDidn’t the Democrat Lawmakers in Texas do something similar.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:03pmmaybe we could get obama to call in sick for a few years too. Democrats hit aand run like iran. cowardly lawmakers. yella
Report Post »HUGGINGMYBABIES
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:04pmBahahaha! Democrats not working…..now there‘s something you don’t see very often! Round em up and make em vote…….Lilly Livered Pansies……no doubt they fear the Union thugs will track them down if they are seen entering the Capital.
Report Post »proudconservative
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:04pmThe lawmakers need to set a deadline for the Democrats to show up and then if they miss the deadline start impeachment proceedings or recall votes immediately against them. Then they can be replaced by people of a like mind to the governor.
Report Post »Trance
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:04pm“The story around the world is the rush to democracy,” said Democratic Sen. Bob Jauch of Poplar. “The story in Wisconsin is the end of the democratic process.”
———
That’s about as crazy as it gets. He stops the democratic process, then complains about it.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:05pm@Dinglingbrain ~~
Report Post »Wouldn’t surprise me one bit if the Democrats were suffering from dysentary, with their being so full of leftist sh!!
watchtheotherhand
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:09pmAMEN PROUDCONSERVATIVE…………Wow wasn’t that third grade? I’m taking my ball and going home !!! They love it when it when they control house, senate, and executive, but look how they act when the shoe is on the other foot. Man I hope Gov. Walker doesn’t cave in ANY way. If anything I hope he gets more tough !!!!!!!!
Report Post »exdem
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:17pmIf only Obama would flee the White House…
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:22pm@eat-more-bacon-USA
Report Post »Completely agree!
They should be reprimanded for getting paid to not work, then. Fire them all, cowards.
Kevin
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:29pm@Trance
Report Post »Better than that, it sounds like he actually equates democracy with collective bargaining.
ElJefe
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:38pmFire these fools. Calling in sick, wasting taxpayers money to go protest??? Get rid of these losers and offer their jobs to the substitute teachers or someone else more deserving…
Report Post »Jackson
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:41pmAnd just how hard do you think the Police will work to find them?
Report Post »Let’s not lose sight of the big picture!
home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:16pmcriminals all of them, throw them in jail. Do they think this is a game? They are playing with real peoples hard earned money not to mention the economic wellbeing of the state.
Report Post »rodamaa
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:17pmWe need to somehow show support to the Governor. Hell Obama is sending his minions
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/maryhough/gGMblC?override_wrapper_id=7w3hc
Report Post »forestnomad
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:18pmWow, all they did is ‘Go Galt’? Why aren‘t y’all supporting that? Isn‘t the Republican ideal ’Wahhhh, I don’t like rules, so I’m taking my ball and going home!’Wahhhhh!’
Report Post »watchtheotherhand
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:29pmeach democrat should be jailed for showing contempt of the formal proceedings then impeached !!!!
Report Post »ltb
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:46pmDemocrats in Texas did the same thing a few years back. These gutless wonders are despicable.
Report Post »SEC777
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:49pmThat’s right. All items should be voted on by everyone. Let’s get rid of the filibuster and other tactics while we are at it and just allow those who have been voted in office to actually get the job done!
Decisions are made by those who show up.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:51pmWords barely express how I feel about those selfish teachers in Wis., now I can add what cowards I think those run-away dems are. Every one of these democrats should be recalled and have others with a set of ****** put in their place. God help this Country from people like this in our midst. My favorite saying: If you can’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything, and that’s what these teachers and legislators have done. Shame, for shame on each and every one of you cowards. Kinda like hiding out in a fox-hole while your comrades do your fighting. You teachers need to learn how to share responsibility like the rest of the state instead of taking and taking and let the others pay your way. Words don’t even begin to describe what pieces of dung I think you all are.
Report Post »WhatTheHuh
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 4:03pm“The story around the world is the rush to democracy,” said Democratic Sen. Bob Jauch of Poplar. “The story in Wisconsin is the end of the democratic process.”
Republicans outnumber Democrats because voters voted that way. Isn’t that what the democratic process is all about?
Democrats “disappearing”? That’s leadership!
Report Post »highcarry
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 4:36pmthis is a violation of their sworn oath. REMOVE THEM FROM OFFICE AND THROW THEM ALL IN JAIL.
Report Post »Abby Normal
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 4:37pmSo they fled the state, during a vote, isn’t that chicken crap for ya! They have no backbone when it comes down to the good fight, that is why they haven’t rioted yet, they are a bunch of spineless amoebas, and they would get their arses kicked pretty quick by true patriots….
this is seriously shameful stuff, that Gov did NOT take away barganing for pay, just all the other crap they are spoiled with….dirty rotten mealy mouthed leftist hypocrits!
Report Post »Grylls81
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 4:57pmGood for them to stand up and let the people have their word. You know, kind of like you all want the tea party to do. Hope fully your party has the heart these leaders are showing.
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 5:14pmThe Democrat Song
Report Post »Brave Democrats ran away –
Bravely ran away, away –
When danger reared its ugly head
Democrats bravely turned their tail and fled –
Yes, brave Democrats turned about
And gallantly they chickened out
Bravely taking to their bus
Thee beat a very brave retreat
Bravest of the brave, The Democrats
alvino
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 5:55pmThe cops will never catch them alive! Democrats hide under a think coating of Slippery-Weasel-Snot.
Report Post »jbl8199
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 7:00pmI never thought I would see the day when freedom and democracy was used in the same sentence with unions. Oh what has the world come too?
Report Post »gapch68
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 7:25pmI would love to see Gov. Walker make an executive order to cut the jobs by ?% (whatever percentage he needs to equal the savings he is proposing in this bill) if there is not a vote on the bill within 24 hours. Then we will see how many of those who lose their jobs would THEN be willing to pay 5% to their pensions and 12% to their health plan. OH too late! By the way, then take the vote later – for those who still have a job!
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