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I frequently come to DU to read my fellow DUers' opinions before forming my own, especially on matters of close electoral combat. So it is with the recall election in Wisconsin yesterday and the reasons for Walker's victory and Barrett's defeat.
Selecting a poll option is of course useful, but even more useful to me personally and to DU at large will be an explanation of the reasons for your choice, provided you have the time and are so inclined.
Thanks ahead of time to all who participate. This is only my second DU poll, so please let me know if I need to tinker with the choices and\or their wording.
Charles
ETA: I chose option #8 ("I don't know why" , because I'm still gathering information.
ETA: I added a new option #7 ("Wisconsinites felt a recall was inappropriate" to give voice to several responders' choice of "Other" as explained.
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Barrett and his allies were heavily outspent by Walker and his allies | |
4 (17%) |
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Barrett was too weak a candidate to run against Walker | |
4 (17%) |
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President Obama refused to get involved | |
1 (4%) |
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The DNC refused to support Wisconsin Dems adequately | |
0 (0%) |
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The media failed to present the issues adequately | |
0 (0%) |
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Wisconsin Dems failed with their GOTV efforts | |
0 (0%) |
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Wisconsinites felt a recall was inappropriate. | |
9 (39%) |
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Wisconsin is still a conservative state | |
1 (4%) |
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I don't know why (please explain) | |
2 (9%) |
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Other (please explain) | |
2 (9%) |
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0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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