Watching Scotty Blow

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By Charles P. Pierce at 4:19pm
Things have been getting interesting for Scott Walker, the goggle-eyed homunculus hired by Koch Industries to manager their midwest subsidiary formerly known as the state of Wisconsin. He's got a book coming out, ghosted by Washington Post torture-porn columnist Marc Thiessen, no less. Things are sailing except, well, they're not.

A former top-level assistant U.S. attorney has been appointed a special prosecutor in a burgeoning, secret investigation into a wide variety of state issues, including possible campaign violations during the recent recall elections, multiple sources said. Francis Schmitz - who spent nearly 30 years as a federal prosecutor and was once a finalist for U.S. attorney in Milwaukee - is leading the widespread John Doe probe, according to sources. Overseeing the case is Kenosha County Circuit Judge Barbara A. Kluka, who has been used by Milwaukee County judicial officials in past John Doe cases. Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Bruce Landgraf, whose office initiated the probe, declined to answer questions about the John Doe on Friday. Insiders said the investigation covers several jurisdictions, including Dane County. Police and prosecutors in these other counties have been lending a helping hand. "It's now spread to at least five counties," said a source familiar with the probe, adding that Landgraf has been investigating "all over the place." Another source said one reason that these other counties have been roped into the investigation is a new state law that allows elected officials to be tried in their home counties for violations of ethics, lobbying and campaign laws. Ex-Assembly Majority Leader Scott Jensen had his case moved to Waukesha County under a Supreme Court ruling because of the law.

Walker's first campaign was deeply, profoundly corrupt. Six people associated with it -- and him -- were convicted of various crimes. Now, it appears that there may have been some shenanigans in the recall elections as well.

It appears the state-related case opened in February 2012, meaning it was active at the same time as the one focusing on Walker's county aides. However, several sources said they became aware of the newer probe only in the past month and that much of the recent activity has taken place in Madison. Sources familiar with the probe told the Journal Sentinel that it was scrutinizing a wide variety of state-related issues, including the recall races. Sources suggested the probe is looking at a current legislative leader and the governor's contest. "This is activity that occurred since the 2010 election," said a source. The legislative leader did not return calls on Sunday.

As he tours his book in preparation for a run for the presidency, it might be nice if someone asked Walker why every campaign he's ever run has been investigated for corruption, and how he feels about becoming governor while six of his aides become convicts.


Read more: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/scott-walker-possible-recall-campaign-violations-102213

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1. Kick

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2. Homunculus?

That term was directed towards Leonard, it fits Sheldon, who Scotty Walker is closer to better.

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3. K&R!!