Effort to recall Wis. governor to start Nov. 15

[cal04]

Source: Associated Press

The effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from office will begin Nov. 15.

Chairman Mike Tate announced on the state Democratic Party's website Monday that petitions will be circulated starting then. Supporters of recalling Walker will have to collect 540,208 signatures by Jan. 13.

The Walker recall is motivated by the Republican governor's proposal taking away nearly all collective bargaining rights from most public workers.

Once signatures are submitted to the Government Accountability Board, it has 31 days to review them, but it is likely to seek an extension. The election must be six Tuesdays from the day signatures are verified.

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http://www.wisdems.org/news/blog/view/2011-10-youre-the-first-to-know-recall-walker-now

In just a few hours, I will go live on The Ed Shultz Show at 9:00 CST to announce that, in collaboration with United Wisconsin, the grassroots effort to recall Scott Walker will begin Nov.15th.

We wanted activists like you to be the first to hear the news because you know what it will take to win this fight.

In fewer than 37 days, we will need to organize, train and fund an army of grassroots volunteers who will need to collect more than 540,206 valid recall signatures.

[charmay]

1. Can't wait to sign!!!

[midnight]

2. This is good news... I hope the attorney general has confirmed if the recall can

include the Lt. Gov. ? We have been waiting several weeks for an answer....

[Ellipsis]

4. The statutes say

5.01.(5)(a)

(5) Election of governor and lieutenant governor.
(a) In every general election to choose the governor and the lieutenant governor, each elector shall have a single vote applicable to both offices. The persons receiving the greatest number of legal votes cast jointly for them for governor and lieutenant governor shall be declared elected, and the canvassers shall so determine and certify.

[midnight]

14. I'm not sure if this statue is saying they can be recalled together....

And I'm thinking that is what Mike Tate had wanted the AG to verify....

[hue]

3. I hope this becomes reality--its hard to accomplish!

When it does, one way or the other, I'll be singing, "Oh happy day!!!!"

[jerseyjack]

5. Act Blue is collecting to support the recall effort.

Fercrisakz, open up your wallet. The recall will scare their sorry asses more than OWS.

[plumbob]

6. Good luck from Texas!

Here's hoping!

[jerseyjack]

7. Remember, regarding 1% - 99%

They have the money. We have the votes. That scares them even more.

[hue]

10. errr.. in some cases they have the voting machines & GAB n/t

[jerseyjack]

12. If the Kochs thought they controlled everything by rigging the voting machines,

they wouldn't be spending money on the teebaggers and donating to conservative groups.

[totodeinhere]

17. I think they are just trying to cover all of their bases. They're evil but they're not stupid. n/t

[pam4water]

8. Good luck! K&R

[Vidar]

9. Best of fortune to you, Wisconsin! Your fight against tyranny has been an inspiration

[cal04]

11. on with Ed now

officially filing Nov. 15th
Sixty days for the signatures
540,208 to collect
putting together the staff and teams
we are prepared and ready
I think we can get the signatures. Very well prepared.
Contribute 3,4, or 5 dollars if you don't live in the state
It will take place (the election if they get signatures), likely, May or early spring
won't be on primary. Uncharted territory. We're going to make history!
Released poll, he's unpopular. People would prefer recall, well over 50%
It's going to be tough. Too important to wait.

http://www.wisdems.org/RecallHQ

[russspeakeasy]

13. This is great news...Now for "Ricky the thief Scott" in Florida.

[totodeinhere]

16. Kasich in Ohio too. n/t

[Blacksheep214]

15. To quote a different deadline...

"We're on a mission from god!" Jake and Elwood Blues

Forward!

[Yon_Yonson]

18. Great good awesome news ... SCOTTIE WERE COMING FOR YA ...

:hurts:

[Left Coast2020]

19. Best of luck to you from The Left Coast...

Nor-Cal that is. :fistbump:

I will be anxiously awaiting to see the headline on this website that his ass is out-the-door! And it will prove that blood, sweat, and hard work does have benefits.

[Yon_Yonson]

24. Thank you

I am just back from October 2011 in DC and talked to people from all over the country and in fact the world. We are being watched and it makes one proud ro have this backing.

[GreenTea]

20. Help the recall with a few bucks! ActBlue

Donate!

https://secure.actblue.com/

[SoapBox]

21. YES! and I saw Mike on the Ed Show...

This is so exciting and I send my Biggest and Best Wishes for this recall.

[Disorientedx3]

22. I cannot wait!

We have the enthusiasm of the Occupy movement behind us; corporate whores are slightly unpopular these days.....

[AllyCat]

23. My pen and my feet are ready. I am so glad they decided to push this instead

of waiting until the spring. We have momentum NOW especially with what is happening with OWS. Lets go!

[Blue Owl]

25. Adios, Fucko

Take your shitty, misguided idea of "democracy" with you.

[lunatica]

26. Wisconsin is our grassroots Flagship!

He's going to get kicked on his ass. A well deserved karmic adjustment.