ICYMI: Democrats Dysfunction: More Dispute Over Mary Burke

Wisconsin GOP ^ | 8-6-13 | Wisconson GIP

[bigbob]

As the Democratic Party of Wisconsin continues to provide staff support to Madison millionaire Mary Burke and hold meetings behind closed doors to clear the field for her, Party leaders continue to cry foul over the out-of-touch candidate’s viability.

Here’s what Democrats have said so far this week about the would-be candidate for Governor:

“I was at an event with Mary Burke the other day…She’s got the charisma of a turnip.” [1] -Democrat Rep. Brett Hulsey, on Burke’s candidacy.

“But I have been talking with people, listening to what they have to say, and I keep hearing over and over again that maybe a primary would not be a bad idea…It isn’t all about money. It’s about the support of people all around the state and about how hard they’re willing to work.”[2] -Democratic State Senator Kathleen Vinehout, on the idea of having a Democratic primary over the idea of handpicking Burke.

As previously reported, the in-fighting surfaced when it was revealed that Democratic Party officials were having closed-door meetings with Burke, against the will of the base:

“If the best that WISDEMS can come up with is Mary Burke, we’re screwed.”[3] - Chris Liebenthal, Cognitive Dissidence blogger on Burke as the Democratic Candidate.

“Burke is even less liked by the Democratic base in Wisconsin than Tom Barrett is.”[4] - Daily Kos Blog on Mary Burke’s candidacy.

“The Democrats have seemed alarmingly unprepared to challenge him.”[5] - Ruth Conniff on the Democrats’ strategy against Walker

(more quotes at the link)

[bigbob]

In case you need a little pick-me-up...this is pretty sweet. Despite all the whining, drumming, protesting, peeing-in-the-state Capitol hallways, Occupy-everything, recall elections, and outpouring of liberal hate toward Gov. Walker, they can't find anyone who will run against him, and can't stand Mary Burke, who they say the Democrat party is shoving down their throats.

[CH3CN]

But, but, but, it’s her turn!

[Northern Yankee]

What... Kathleen Falk not available?

[GeronL]

Mary Burke?

Sounds like they want to run a reclusive shut-in for Governor or something

[RetiredTexasVet]

She’s got the charisma of a turnip.

Got to admit the selection is many steps up from the normal Wisconsin Progressive candidate.