Wisconsin: Yes, we won in the recall elections!
Here in Wisconsin there was a lot of gnashing of teeth after Democrats were only unable to unseat two Republicans in the recall elections held last summer. Three seats were needed to "flip" the State Senate, giving Democrats the majority and control of committees and legislation coming from that body.
But the two wins were huge, leaving the Repukes with a narrow 17-16 seat margin, and Republican Dale Schults of Richland Center sided with the Democrats refusing to cave in on the "mining bill".
The result is that Gogebic Mining is going to take their shovel and go home! Without a law allowing them to destroy our environment with impunity they aren't willing to pursue the mine! Had the mine gone forward, no future legislation would ever be able to undo the damage.
So, for anyone who suggests we "lost" by not unseating more Republicans, I say this is one damn fine victory! While Mr. Schultz deserves credit for putting our State and People over his party and their special interests, it would not have been possible if not for the two Democratic victories in the recalls (Jessica King and Jennifer Schilling).
Now let's make sure the mine remains dead!
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