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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]wpelb
(338 posts)94. It's "them" vs. "us"
It's easy to think of political elections as voting for either "them" or "us." My guess is that many union members in Wisconsin think of the union leadership as "them," not "us." Those people either voted for Walker (even if he was also one of "them" or they abstained.
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Exit polls showed Obama winning WI in November by 12 points, yet those same voters voted for Walker?
shcrane71
Jun 2012
#8
Same exit polls said 60% felt recall elections were only warranted for misconduct
GarroHorus
Jun 2012
#15
Apparently Republicans only believe recalls should be for misconduct for Republicans.
GarroHorus
Jun 2012
#54
That's odd coming from somebody who attempted to assassinate my character. n/t
GarroHorus
Jun 2012
#65
again I have to agree with you. It is sad, it is depressing. The rightwing may have outspent 7-1.
Douglas Carpenter
Jun 2012
#53
The only people I see catapulting the propaganda are those making claims of a stolen election. n/t
GarroHorus
Jun 2012
#50
My guess is it was those members of unions exempted from Walker's hit on unions.
nanabugg
Jun 2012
#9
Doesn't surprise me. My BIL retired after 20 years in a union. Is a rabidly anti-union teabagger.
tjwash
Jun 2012
#17
Plenty of "Union for me, but not for thee" sentiment out there. It has consequences. nt
Romulox
Jun 2012
#74