BREAKING: Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Dave Hansen wins recall election

*clears throat*... um... *whispers*... not the coors?!

Coors is crap.

Now Guinness or Harp....THAT'S beer.

Walker just 'dissed' the microbrewers and distribution... and coors is very happy to 'take over'.

that's why no coors.

Might I suggest one of the New Glarus Brewing Co. brews. Support the local microbrewers.

I strongly suspect that this is not just a Democrat vs Republican thing but more a working class vs the plutocrats or honest/open government vs fascism. Fire fighters and police officers who were exempt from Walker's union busting have been supporters of the movement since early on, and they're usually considered to be conservative leaning. The recall campaign for Sen Kapanke (R) was coordinated by a Republican banker because he didn't like the way the Repubs were operating in pushing their agenda.

We can thank the 14 Democrats for giving the people time to see what was in the Walker agenda, his relationship to the Koch brothers, and the extent the Repubs were willing to go to to push their agenda. They may well be responsible for a national movement that will see the 2012 defeat of the Republicans/Tea Baggers. After the Hansen results I have a good feeling about the Dems taking the Senate back.

"Mission Accomplished!"

And we didn't have use an Aircraft carrier as a prop!

This was just a battle, the war's not over yet. Fight on!!

I gather that the petitions for recall of Walker are printed and ready for January 2012 distribution. Soon, Fitzwalkerstan can take its real name back.

Just keep your situational awareness qued mate, they talk about those Second Amendment solutions still, and we all know what poor sportsmanship skills they have and what poor losers they are.

AI, they are the 49th state to do so. Illinois is THE ONLY STATE not to have a concealed carry law. Come on now. At least give everyone the whole story.

If others can carry concealed, or open carry, we can, too. Save your extra pennies, ladies and gentlemen and obey the Second yourself. Whenever one of these teabagging hacks drones on and on about reloading, etc., I remark that I, too, liberal as I am, own and will carry as necessary - all within the local laws. They usually back down. If they don't, well, I've considered carrying a copy of one of my favorite target practices reduced in size photocopy) wherein I nailed a certain area of the anatomy 15 out of 15 w/my Browning. Nice times!

American Idle

Look up ALEC, Norquist, Atwater.

Very scary @!$%#.

Yes they have

And Fox News was started by Nixon top guy, just for propaganda purposes

and the Politburo is smart, look at all the local state elections that went bagger. now the are going backwards on election rules and voter registration.

find the connection to NATO yet? :)

is anyone else seeing ads in a text format popping up between comments

Those ads popping up are a real pain for reading posts. The posts jump up and down when the ads open up.

Not just the Dems, but the good people of Wisconsin. It's not God's fault if most of them happen to be Dems.

Wisconsinites get the credit... God doesn't involve his omnipotent self in this @!$%#...

Perfect .... thanks.

Agreed!

Wisconsin will take their state back...and away from Gov Walker

Great news AI!

Ditto!

Progress.

I wonder if some of those to be recalled repugs will have to be dragged out of their offices by cop, or if they'll go willingly once defeated. They havent done much in the straight and narrow so far. Wouldnt surprise me if they went kicking and screaming.

Your winters are way to harsh.

Mike, don't forget that there were tens of thousands of protesters that didn't think so. Don't be a wuss.

I think I'd trade Arizona's summers for Wisconsin's winters. Yeah, the weather's nice here from Late Oct. thru mid April, but the other 6 months suck with triple digit temperatures and high A.C. bills, and to add insult to injury, we have a conservative nutjob state legislature that just passed 367 rightwingnut new laws. Most are regressive idiotic ideas that are near and dear to conservative xenophobic hearts, and gun toting Wyatt Earp pretenders.

Madison, WI. sounds better everytime a Republican loses a race.

Madison rocks. The Wisconsin winters aren't nearly so bad if you get out into the weather a bit and find out how refreshing they can be. Of course, February/March are a great time to get the hell out of here for a while if one needs to.

I live on the 'west coast' of Wisconsin (La Crosse) and while it's not as free and easy going as Madison is, it's a town with three colleges, the Mighty Mississippi, and a well-earned reputation for applying copious amounts of beer to solve life's most challenging situations. You're welcome here anytime!

I used to live in California as well, Monterey and Carmel. Still love it there.

Ye righteous shall overcome!

I prefer "Worse".

American Idle

THANKS!! Great signs.

Yeah AI...that pie was nothing!

Hey AI - We have enough alligators here in Florida - unfortunately they all got voted in during the mid-terms - We're going through pretty much what all the other states with Teapublican Governors are going through - We can't recall, but Rick Scott has quite a few lawsuits pending against him and hopefully we can put him in jail.

AND Unfortunately, the majority here are geriatrics and have a hard time protesting - the "walkers" and wheel-chairs hinders long marches. At least they now know Rick really "ISN'T A GOOD BOY".

Any way - YAY FOR WISCONSIN - 2012 is going to be a brighter year.

ALSO

Glad to see you back on the Vine - I've missed your "Wisconsin Updates". Hope all is well.

Lifting my steamy mug of coffee and with a great big humongous smile on my face - HAVE THE MOST WONDERFUL DAY - it certainly is great news for Wisconsin and for we, the people. Thank you all in Wisconsin who have shown us exactly WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

:o)

I look forward to more updates - I really missed reading about the enormous progress all of you have been achieving. It is inspiring and it sure makes it worthwhile to continue the fight. I can't say enough good things about those courageous 14 Senators and all the support they got and are getting from the people of Wisconsin who refuse to get steamed-rolled over.

Thank you again and I can't wait for the next recall election and the next and the next, ect...until all those who thought they could screw we, the people are gone from our government - Watching the Teapublicans in Congress and watching all the polls across this nation - it sure looks like we will be back on high ground before too long - at least by the time we elect our President again and get rid of these ass wipes at the same time.

We must never forget and we must never, ever vote a Republican or Teapublican to any position higher than a "junk yard dog". They can yap at each other while we get on with re-building this nation and maintaining our civic duties to our country and to we, the people.

Keep up the fight - WE ALL ARE WORTH IT. :o)

I have been listening to Pete Seeger's "Which Side are You On" and "Solidarity Forever" since hearing the news.

what's a yellow dog,I know what a blue dog means?

i will do it again for burlap. a yellow dog democrat will vote for a yellow dog, running down the street, before i will vote for a republican.

I AM A YELLOW DOG DEMOCRAT!

Thanks for putting those up for the others. I never understood the importance of unionization to America until I was researching the American worker for grant work. These people who want to shut them down are ignorant of the importance of unions. The "I got mine" mentality of the Regressives is just another sign of American greed.

I AM A YELLOW DOG DEMOCRAT!

works for me, I like it

These people who want to shut them down are ignorant of the importance of unions. The "I got mine" mentality of the Regressives is just another sign of American greed.

THANKS for saying that, Dr. Truth. (FR sent your way.)

I have found that to be the case exactly, time and time again, with the Regressives. It's the main reason I cannot respect anyone who endorses and lives by that kind of political thinking--which is becoming more common and evident every day from the American right.

Good for you American Idle. We need more folk singers out there raising awareness! They can get the word out and they scare the heck out of the establishment because of how powerfully they communicate the message. I've been burning up the Woody Guthrie. "Some men will rob you with a six-gun and some will rob you with a fountain pen." Woody from "Pretty Boy Floyd" As Bob Dylan stated on his initial album "A very great man once said, 'some men rob you with a fountain pen'; it don't take too long to find out just what he was talkin' bout." --Bob Dylan referencing Woody Guthrie.

I sang this song through 4 years of college and never got sick of it. I've always been a really big Woodstock fan. That was some great unification of a split nation during a most brutal time in our history. The most amazing massing of people from all walks of life coming together in peace and music.

http://youtu.be/qsnUu71Viyo

Yep, ya can call me a long-haired hippy (actually I do have very long hair - I'm 6' and my hair goes past my waist) - I still get a high from life and "nature" and the music that changed a nation. I vote we need a new Woodstock, but held in Madison, WI....The turn out would be phenominal and the State wouldn't have a budget problem - We'd all be there spending our money on the sounds of America coming together with one voice - This is what DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

I wish I had the money to be there in August and I have to work (lucky me - I got a job) - but I did post the link to my facebook page and emailed around to friends and family.

I can't wait to see your coverage of this - at least I can live vicariously. I look forward to all those great links you post in your commentary - I've spent many hours following each link. It's good to stay informed - something I wish the opposition would do. :o)

DEBEK, I sang that song through 3 years of high school. You see, one of the music instructors back in the 30s went to Wisconsin and easily translated it to "On, Santa Monica". So, I sing along happily, much to my Michigan Man hubby's dismay when Wisconsin plays the Wolverines. True, I sing "Hail, to the Victors' more loudly, but my heart is with On, Wisconsin.

American Idle, Is it going to be a legal nightmare to back out all the changes that have been forced on Wisconsin by Walker? I have a gut feeling that Walker has made a bundle already from the Koch boys and their kind. No one should have that much power or money. Think about how many people they put into office during the midterm alone. Frightening.

Maybe Walker can get a job with the Koch brothers new lobbying office in Madison.

I thought that was his current job?

That's right American Idle. They even paid sister sarah to be at one of those rallies, and it didn't help. LOL!