Groups explore recalling missing (Wisconsin) Democrats - Plan to file paperwork on Monday

CBS 58 ^ | 2/18/11 | Aaron Wiens

[Libloather]

Groups explore recalling missing Democrats
Plan to file paperwork on Monday
Article Author: Aaron Wiens
18 February 2011 07:54PM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Groups are taking the first steps toward recalling two Democratic state senators who have fled the Capitol to avoid a vote on an anti-union bill.

A group of citizens in Kenosha say they plan to file paperwork on Monday to form an exploratory committee to recall Robert Wirch of Pleasant Prairie.

In Eagle River, another group is preparing to file paperwork to form a committee to explore recalling Jim Holperin of Conover.

Wirch and Holperin are two of the 14 Senate Democrats boycotting the state Capitol to avoid a vote on Republican Gov. Scott Walker's bill...

[Libloather]

[TigersEye]

Git ‘er done!

[Cheerio]

GO FOR IT!!!!!! This has got to be stopped, before it turns ugly(ier).

FIRE THEM ALL FOR AN ILLEGAL STIKE.

[maine-iac7]

Way to go!

they don't want to do their jobs - they go AWOL - fire their buts.

[Califreak]

I love it, but some judge will probably bring it all to a screeching halt.

[UCFRoadWarrior]

I hope I do not offend anyone.....but this is totally funny....the “Runaway Representatives”.

Is there a 1-800 number people can call...”Have You Seen My State Legislator? Please Call 1-800-YOU-WUSS if you find them”

[ColdOne]

I luv it. Fire them all.

[bmwcyle]

I think an old time dead or alive poster would be better. I love history stuff.

[CONSERVE]

I say have the Republicans start passing every bill they want that doesn’t need a majority and see how fast they run back. Concealed carry rights done etc etc

[cripplecreek]

Somebody needs to push an eligibility bill in the state legislature and Obama will bring them back himself.

[Hotlanta Mike]

I think an old time dead or alive poster would be better. I love history stuff.....

[MotherRedDog]

Here’s my crazy question. Can’t one of the Republicans change his party to Democrat, vote, and then have a change of heart and decide to switch back?? I’m sure it’s not ethical, but neither is playing hide and go seek when you should be doing your job.

[Mygirlsmom]

LOL! Good one!

[Wiser now]

The problem is a lack of a quorum. They need 20 warm bodies, party affiliation is not the issue.

[meyer]

Well, there is the 'wanted' poster that I saw yesterday...

[Hamilcar_Barca]

Sign me up for the recall effort. They'll come back to WI to defend their privileged positions.

[Jean S]

Can’t one of the Republicans change his party to Democrat, vote, and then have a change of heart and decide to switch back??

No they need a quorum of 20 senators. They only have 19.

[Paladin2]

Declare their positions vacant and hold an election next week, Friday (when the evening Muslim prayers are over).

[50cal Smokepole]

Latest joke going around here:

Wisconsin has declared a special open season on Democrats. They taste just like chicken.

[Jet Jaguar]

Great idea.