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Republicans have crossed a line and there’s no turning back.


Six Wisconsin Republicans are set to face recall elections this July for their attacks on unions and middle class families.

Karl Rove, the Koch brothers and other big money corporate interests are going to pour money into the state to make sure that their friends stay in office so they can keep fighting their war on working families.

That’s why we’re building a people-powered campaign to stop them — putting staff on the ground to organize volunteers, canvass door-to-door, make phone calls, and run radio and TV ads featuring real Wisconsinites.

We’re putting together a campaign fueled by volunteers because people-power is the only thing that can beat big corporate money — it’s the only thing that ever has. But we can’t afford to wait until the summer to start building our campaign. We need to plan our campaign right now so we can hit the ground running from day one. We can’t do it without you.

http://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/754?akid=811.1480546.R08hKI&t=1

The Republican war on working families is happening across the country, not just Wisconsin. Right-wing Republicans have introduced copycat legislation that would smash unions and middle class families in Ohio, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey and many, many more.

We’re organizing volunteers everywhere. Wisconsin isn’t just the biggest fight, it’s also just the beginning. We can send a clear message to Republicans not just in Wisconsin, but in every state considering this radical anti-working family legislation — attack the middle class and lose your seat.

http://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/754?akid=811.1480546.R08hKI&t=1

Republicans have crossed a line and there’s no turning back. Please contribute today and let’s win this fight together.

-Jim

Jim Dean, Chair

Democracy for America

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Governor Walker will do what?


Sitting here listening to thom hartmann talk with his guest John Nichols from the Nation — it becomes way too a scary awakening and just need to share what is on the Repupblican agenda. I suggest everyone tune into radio as well as tv because the information is less likely to be as skewed as tv. So, apparently, on the desk of Gov. Walker is a list of take aways he plans to carry out  quietly unless folks in WI take action

– School Boards and their authority

– Town Boards and their ability to set debt limits

– County, City, Villiage School Boards ability to do their own budgeting for labor unions and or labor relations

– ending the Natural Resource/Vet  dept

 Governor Walker intends to gut the power of the Secretary of State and appoint Czars -of his own that will do what he says

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no whispering Wednesday &some News


Yesterday, definitely felt like spring almost summer like and weather foks suggest we might have a high of 65 today maybe 70 by the weekend —- ahhhh Spring. I wish we could have it all minus the pollen but then there are worse things to experience right?

my rant

With election season right around the corner and the constant changes in campaign promises, nasty vitriol, lack of integrity going on … We the People, need to be even more aware more diligent in making sure our neighbors know the truth about health care reform, climate change, immigration reform, and what positive things it will do for ALL Americans. I have to say though it seems obvious to me some do not believe we cannot count on Republicans to help get back on track. It is clear Republicans have a different agenda, a different America in mind. It includes making the rich far more in control of things though considering our near economic collapse even people without a lot of finance background understand that trickledown theory really does not work though they keep pushing, holding the middle/lower classes hostage to get what they want. The fact is any lack of progress to any part of our economy is due to the Republican Party

If anyone is watching listening and judging from not only the behavior this first term of President Obama but also from the current rhetoric coming from the Republican Party, it is quite clear who put Party before People for the last three years. I remember when John McCain, who called himself a maverick throughout the 2008 campaign. He told Americans he would listen to the military about DADT etc. and then make a full 360 stating he would no longer cooperate with Democrats or the Obama admin. The Republican Party definitely managed to fool the public and side step their responsibility to We the People who pay their salaries. I have to say the Republicans in Congress keep moving further right of center, which should be unacceptable to All Americans –This nation is not extreme.

I know there must be plenty of moments when Republicans in the 112th Congress showed their true partisan side, colours, and nasty attitudes. I will never forget the night Joe Wilson decided he did not have to respect the place he was sitting, the moment, or the President was the beginning of the nasty behavior. In a time when at least 53% who voted for the first person of colour for President were not just proud but felt he would rise to the occasion and tackle the monumental challenges facing America that others running for President clearly did not seem to accept or understand.

A Political Party that is choosing Party over the fate of Americans is truly unacceptable and all those involved called out and kept out of the 2010/2012 elections. Republicans had over 8years to do something, anything about health care, climate change, bank regulation, immigration; to be honest i cannot remember if the house of Bush even managed to allow any debates on those issues. I remember a Bush doctrine that created 2Wars, tax cuts for the rich, a lot of involvement concerning stem cell research, abortion, killed a global warming treaty, appointed Justices Alito and Roberts, which may have a direct impact on elections coming up. Most of what Bush did do he got away with not paying for and now Americans suffer from his lack of restraint, forethought, and experts who obviously did not choose to look out for Americans.

Now, 3 yrs. later and a President who I feel is trying to get our country back on track the BS just continues though Republicans are not in charge they refuse to let the governing party do just that … govern. Voice your distaste in the Republican Party by joining me in voting them out in 2012.

Other News …

Syria’s uprising could have been avoided through reform

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/05/newt-gingrich-apologizes-paul-ryan-medicare-/1

FOREX-Euro weaker vs dollar as Greece debt issue s weigh

Putin Likely to Return as Russian President, Vostok Nafta Says

Brad & Angie looking for on-screen reunion

Al Qaeda reportedly taps Saif al-Adel as successor, potentially signaling a rift

Rebels: Gadhafi fighters shell western mountains

Intel to Unveil More Than 10 Tablet Computers

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/05/18/men-drink-coffee-avoid-prostate-cancer-study-says/

Obama heading to Massachusetts for fundraisers

CSPAN …

Senate Committee to Look at Army Budget – http://c-span.org/Events/Senate-Committee-to-Look-at-Army-Budget/10737421624/

Energy Chief to Justify FY12 Budget to Congress – http://c-span.org/Events/Energy-Chief-to-Justify-FY12-Budget-to-Congress/10737421594/

Pres. Obama Speaks at Coast Guard Academy- Graduation http://c-span.org/Events/Pres-Obama-Speaks-at-Coast-Guard-Academy-Graduation/10737421625/

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) said that his proposal to overhaul Medicare would fight rising health-care costs by “empowering” senior citizens to “deny business to inefficient providers.” These remarks came during a speech at the Economic Club of Chicago. http://c-span.org/Events/Paul-Ryan-Remarks-at-Economic-Club-of-Chicago/10737421583/

Fresh from a trip to Pakistan, Senator John Kerry (D-MA) held a hearing on the U.S.’s relationship with Pakistan. http://c-span.org/Events/Senate-Looks-into-Relations-with-Pakistan/10737421580/

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Congress: the Republican led House back on 5/23 -the Senate considers S.953

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The Senate Convenes at 10amET May 18, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 10:30am for debate only with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 10:30am, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #43, S.953, the Offshore Production and Safety Act with up to 4 hours of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 2:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.953, with a 60-vote threshold.

The Senate is now in Executive Session to consider Calendar #80, Goodwin Liu, of CA, to be US Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit.

Votes:

73: Motion to proceed to S.953, (Oil leases)(60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 42-57.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

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The next meeting in the House  is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 23, 2011.

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Going to cost them


Absolutely incredible!

Democrat Kathy Hochul has surged to a dead heat in a New York special election that could dramatically alter the political landscape in Washington. Ever since Republicans took the majority in the U.S. House, they’ve pushed a non-stop platform of unpopular and destructive ideas, like ending Medicare while preserving tax breaks for millionaires.

Kathy’s special election, in one of the reddest districts in the state this May 24th, is our first chance to show them how much it’s going to cost them. Let’s get her over the top.

http://www.dccc.org/page/m/1d63ca61/1b9dd8ab/4ae5ef98/4e0ce962/1372734153/VEsH/

Kathy is exactly who we need in Congress. She is a tireless fighter for jobs, someone who will always do right by middle class families in her district, and a strong leader who will stand up to the hard right.

Washington insiders and the media are closely watching this race. If Kathy can win a dramatic grassroots victory in this Republican stronghold, it would give Democrats the momentum in our fight to preserve Medicare and stop the Republicans’ reckless agenda.

That’s why hard right groups have just launched a smear campaign against her.

http://www.dccc.org/page/m/1d63ca61/1b9dd8ab/4ae5ef98/4e0ce962/1372734153/VEsE/

This race is winnable, but time is running short. We must keep TV ads on the air so Kathy can keep fighting back against the special interest-funded attacks.

With the eyes of the world watching, let’s show them exactly the kind of victory that grassroots Democrats are capable of.

Senator Chuck Schumer

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