Reply #13: So the number of signatures required to recall the Lt Gov

[undeterred]

is 25% the number of votes cast for the governor and not the number cast for Lt Gov? That's a little weird, but its probably the same number anyway.



from John Nichols:

If there is any political argument whatsoever for removing Walker, there is a parallel argument for removing Kleefisch.

But even if that were not the case, the lieutenant governor would have to be recalled.

Failing to recall her would create structural confusion that could rise to the level of a constitutional crisis.

Under the Wisconsin Constitution, the governor and lieutenant governor are nominated in separate primaries but are then elected in November on a single ticket.

If the governor is unable to perform his duties, by law the lieutenant governor steps in. This can be a temporary circumstance, when the governor is out of state. Or it can be permanent, if the governor is incapacitated or voluntarily steps down. There’s a clear line of succession.

If the voters were to replace Walker with a Democrat while leaving Kleefisch in place, the new circumstance would create confusion, potential legal challenges, and openings for all manner of political mischief. It would, as well, err against the intent of the state constitution as it is currently drawn, which is that the governor and lieutenant governor operate as a governing team.

Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch came into office as political and governing partners. They should leave the same way.

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