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To: TurboZamboni

WI’s problem is the mess in their state senate, the infamous fleebaggers scenario.

They simply don’t have the numbers unlike Michigan’s overwhelming, veto-proof GOP senate 26-12.

Besides, Walker already ripped apart collective bargaining which is a whole lot more damaging to the union’s power than a simple RTW.


5 posted on 12/12/2012 8:19:01 PM PST by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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To: quantim

Yes. Ending the state witholding for union dues was the precedent, let the unions fight in other states now for their un-lives.


6 posted on 12/12/2012 8:24:50 PM PST by txhurl (Zero on America: Drive it like you stole it)
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What Governor Walker did to public sector unions is much more damaging than RTW. Private sector unions are dying on there own no reason to fight that battle now.

I have to say though I grew up in Michigan and always dreamed of a day Michigan would be RTW never thinking it would happen, but Snyder proved himself a hero.


8 posted on 12/12/2012 8:27:47 PM PST by Conservative Actuary
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To: quantim
Besides, Walker already ripped apart collective bargaining which is a whole lot more damaging to the union’s power than a simple RTW.

He has seriously wounded the beast, but it still has some strength left. Public sector union membership is in drastic decline, as are the dues going to union coffers. Better to let it bleed out a bit, and finish it off when it's weaker.

32 posted on 12/13/2012 7:31:29 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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To: quantim
WI’s problem is the mess in their state senate, the infamous fleebaggers scenario.

Plus, since the recall elections, the Dems have a 1-vote majority in the state senate. This will change in January, when the winners of the November elections take their seats and the Repubs resume having a majority (18-15).

After the 2014 elections, we might see something happen.

33 posted on 12/13/2012 7:38:12 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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