Gandalf
AND, if you are listening to Rush today - you will hear with your own ears how mis-leading Chris Matthews was to his audience last night.
Liberals know how to shout Shame, but do not know the meaning of it.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08...

#1 #1 #1 and #1

Gandalf
what a shame you are so misinformed. I know the desperation must be setting in that the hole liberal adgenda is going down the tubes. Fox does have mis-cues as does all the others. Fox will correct the mis-cue with a correct, but not the others. They intentionally lie to you and hope you are stupid enough to sit there and listen without your own surfing. If they tell you the story at all.

Gandalf
you must be confused with MSNBC. Liberal media won't even tell you it's a Democrat in trouble - his party -and David Vitter was years ago, but that's all Maddow had left. Fox will give you news, real news about the government. Got it about Bush and get it about Obama. Your media will tell you the Norway terrist is christian and make it a point over again but won't tell you when they are muslim,if you get the story at all.
Rush will tell you stories you can find anywhere on the internet that sometimes Fox doesn't even broadcast. FOX is #1 for a reason. Country is and always will be center right

Gandalf and SarahB1 - I know neither of you get on conservative sites or listen to talk radio so I will educate you that Schultz will be in full support of the GOP caucus. Your precious liberal media is bottle feeding you again - listen carefully because they want you to be mindless numbskulls who don't pursue the truth.
Grothman is so beloved, you couldn't get enough signatures to recall him, SB1.

Dear Friends,

What should be a good day here in Madison is somewhat marred by people calling me telling me Senator Dale Schultz may become an Independent or a Democrat.

Dale Schultz has been a Republican legislator for over 20 years.

Dale Schultz is not going to become an Independent or a Democrat and people who are spreading this rumor have not personally spoken with Dale Schultz.

If you know somebody who is tellling people that Dale Schultz will become an Independent or a Democrat, you can tell them they are wrong and this will not happen.

Now it is time to focus on getting Wisconsin back on the right track.

Glenn Grothman

IMO; one of the best presidents of the modern era never attended college. That would, of course, be Harry S. Truman...Not to say that I endorse Walker, I just could care less of ones education in an executive position. Leadership can not be taught in a classroom, IMO.. Some of the biggest idiots I know are also the supposed highest educated (by years in school anyway).

"President Walker"? Now that is funny. lets see him run for president with no college education, he would be destroyed. He is going to have a hard enough time holding on to his Governors office for another 6 months. Judging by his bantering today in the media, I think he is a little scared.
Speaking of politicians for sale , Wislady. Our governator is for sale as is evidenced by his political favors he has been doing for his political donors. I can provide a LIST of examples if you like.
Already chastizing Schultz? Like watching wolves eat their young. Remember he is still a repub, I guess if he votes against Walker once , he gets kicked out of the club , right? Because in the Walker club, you arent allowed to think for yourself, as is evidenced on these blogs, daily.

anyone want to place a bet on whether or not Cullen faces a recall? Ill bet that there wont be a petition circulated, if so, it will only be signed by about 10 regular Right wing parrots on this blog.

Unfortunately, Schultz seems to be a turncoat. The Dems are heavily courting him to get him to jump the fence and give them the vote they need. Schultz used to be a democrat. I just wonder how much it will take to buy his soul.

Good to see. However, Tim Cullen claimed to be moderate but fled the state. My question now, is Tim Cullen trustworthy? Dale Schultz has voted solid Republican on everything but Act 10. Good results are happening with Act 10, my question now, how is Dale Schultz' judgement?

I'm happy to see the Majority did not flip. Not that I'm a Republican, but losing complete trust in Democrats after that last several months of union activity. And the smears?

Why didn't any of the Democrats run on repealing Act 10? They know why.

Obama 2012-End Of An Error

vatoloco - classy. I actually heard that, and I heard our genius Senator give it right back to you...his response was "but wait, I thought you wanted me here?"

carlitosway, dems don't have "pork" projects?

I'm so grateful for these two MEN who are able to recognize that this is what the thinking class want. We, the thinkers, who are able to recognize good legislation regardless of the party it comes from, are desperate for genuine leadership, moderation and maturity from our elected officials, and Senators Cullen & Schultz are prime examples of such leadership. Nothing is accomplished when we finger point, name call and gloat except creating a constituency of more of the same (reference the isults so easily slung by repetitive blog commenters...ahem). It's sad to see people continue to comment on this article, in particular, with insults because they're missing the ENTIRE example these two men are setting. At a time when the state is wrapped up in partisanship on both sides, I so appreciate them changing the conversation into something positive. I love it and hope with all my might that is the future of politics! Someone has to step up to the plate, and these two men are. I have a ton of respect for Senator Cullen & Senator Schultz and their genuine effort to create more civility and effectively work for their constituents by coming together using ideas from both sides of the aisle to get something accomplished. KUDOS!

Vat -- that was a great top 10...... I doubt you got that from Letterman. But you should send to him.....

We should add to that list and keep it going... Maybe write and editorial to see if you could get published in the Gazette.... LOL.

I just heard if you add up all the votes, 53% voted Republican which is 1% more than Walker's 52%

Obama won all those districts in 2008.

I love a bright red, it brings out my eyes.

I'm not sure if it's posing or not, but this is what I'd like to see more politicians do. He still hasn't earned my trust after fleeing to Ill, but this move, genuine or not, is a plus for Cullen.

On another note, it'll be nice not to have to see all those negative ads on TV. $35 million spent on garbage ads... It's a shame that money wasn't spent more wisely.

Not surprised at the recall results. Those are mostly rural districts that are heavily Repub. Not only that, the Dems have completely failed at providing any leadership whatsoever, on both the State and national level. I would imagine Walker might survive a recall election as well, but then, you never know.

fearandrhetoric4dummies, there are 2 former Republican Senators today who could have said they were just doing what the majority of their constituents wanted. I have the misfortune to have Cullen as the absentee Senator for my district and I will sign a recall petition for him next year.

For both Cullen and Schultz, it's a little late to appear to be seeking common ground. I prefer to think of them as laying the foundation for a new political party, the Poser party, which will be the merging of Republicans and Democrats to share their dwindling cash and flocks of voting sheep when an effective third party (one that actually represents its constituents) finally forms over the growing disgust with two-party politics.

The good news is that Governor Walker can continue to be a loose cannon and keep both the two corrupt parties busy with his campaign to weaken the Democratic party.

One more term in the Governor's office and then it's off to Washington, President Walker.

☺

It looks like a great day to visit the Capitol! Walker just won another referendum!

WISLADY - You are doing exactly what I said in my previous post - showing a lack of wisdom. You ask-->"Would you prefer I rant on as other do..." lol - Then you ramble on...sorry, but I did not read your entire post - so foolish you are.

I think the union big money and Obama foot soldiers need to go bye bye now and we can get on with governing for the "majority". Again for the third we've had to fight back these delusional anarchist. Stop the protest on Walker, you lose again.

On to 2012!!

All that was missing last night was the zombies. Even the candlelight vigil didn't help, the Wisconsin majority doesn't want to be run by the unions.

If the "bleeding" has stopped does that mean those who are unemployed can go to M&I for help? I highly doubt it. The bleeding doesn't stop until the unemployed and underemployed are employed. Janesville and Rock County needs jobs paying at least $10/hour minimum plus full benefits at reasonable cost to employees. No one can live on less unless they're single and without children.

So, one can become a tv star by getting the 6 people in MSNBC's audience to watch them?

On both men's agendas is finding money to help railroads such as Wisconsin & Southern upgrade their tracks, building more attractive transportation options for industry.

how but wisconsin n southern paying for their own upgrades?

Make less money? Who had a salary cut?

Many of them will lose thier jobs? What many? Who lost thier job?

"cut education spending and this makes us a better place to be". Hmmm did you say the same thing when the last budget also cut education spending?

Wislady and her fairytales, good grief. Republicans hold the senate tonight in some very hard fought races. Good for you and your blind ideologies.

Because of these people Teachers, firefighters, police and many other IMPORTANT public servants will make less money, get less benefits, and that for some reason makes you happy. Makes you think that our state will be better off. Not only will those people have less , many of them will lose their jobs, many seniors will not get as much help with care, many poor people will not get care ofr their kids. Cut from the poor and elderly , cut education spending and this makes us a better place to be? These are simple arguments, not partisan. Caring about your felow man has become a political argument in todays world, sad. Making up stories of financial despair to win elections, to give to your political donors.
Hard to talk about balanced budgets and "back to work" when you have higher spending and higher unemployment isnt it? After the Wallker recall next year , then these people will own it, they already do, and their policies have damaged this state for generations. Congrats on a victory tonight, I am sure it makes you feel great, as a former conservative, I am ill. It is what it is. Welcome to Wisissippi.
hey at least the brewers won!

and of course no one is a moderate unless they agree with repubs. Thats silly. The senators that left the state were within their legal rights to do so, and to date NONE of them have been recalled for it. Cullen will have a seat as long as he wants to. No matter what silliness some seem to want to wish for. Tim Cullen has dine what the MAJORITY of his constituents wanted, he wont be recalled or defeated, get over it.

I lived in Janesville for more than 25 years and now live in Dale Schultz's district. I am very proud to have Cullen and Schultz as my former and current senators. They understand that their first duty is to the people they represent - not the party apparatus.

Zeussmom

To say that "Cullen goes next year" is just a statement. Would you prefer I rant on as others do, calling vile names?

As I recall, you were recently commented about Walkers "dictatorship". Then you had ranted on about Prosser.......he hasn't even been charged, and in fact, Bradley was the aggressor. I dont think you can point the finger at others for being narrow minded...look in the mirror.

And, I am going to refer to the union thugs, just for you. Today, they were blocking the voters entrance in Menomonee. The police were called, but refused to respond.

"Urban Dictionary"....(since you sometimes refer to it)
1. union thug

a skilled yet uneducated tradesman who uses physical intimidation and loud voices to scare others (namely employers) into not firing them.

union thugs refuse to adopt modern technology that would likely make their jobs easier, safer, and less costly, due to the fear of being replaced by said technology.
dude i saw some union thugs walking out of their meeting last night. they were yelling about how big corporations were trying to take their jobs and replace them with machines.
On numerous posts, you have insinuated that "Walker people" seem to use more name calling and have issues with spelling.

It's humorous to see a reporter describe Cullen as moderate. This is someone who fled our state to hide in Illinois for 3 weeks to avoid his Senate vote. Someone who thumbed his nose at approximately half his constituents who wanted him to fulfill his elected duty: debate and vote, instead of collecting a paycheck from Illinois. That's extreme by any definition. He's been the master panderer to both sides ever since - this side show is no exception. Recall Cullen and replace with a Dem, Rep, or Independent who will fulfill his or her sworn duty.

When people from opposite view points can work together and share ideas I don't feel any harm can be done. On the otherhand... there seems to be some hard-headed individuals which unfortunately can't come up with anything positive to say. "Cullen goes..." is being just a bit narrow minded. Just sayin....

Cullen goes next year.

I must admit I have faith in Tim Cullen, but I have not forgotten that he went to Illinois to stall a vote. He does realize that this did not solve the problem, it further separated people. Many of my liberal friends feel he did the right thing, but in my book, he failed in his duty to us. That said, I do find Tim is generally a man of his word and I will give him respect for that and I am anxious to see what he can do in Madison. I know that one side likes to point fingers at the other, but to be truthful, we all know that both sides are guilty of these games. Maybe it is time to get rid of ALL the extreme Democrats and Republicans and work on what 80% of Americans believe in and would support. The extremes on both sides are the culprits in the state and federal governments that stop the progress. Some of you have a real distaste for the Tea Party message, but if the message is to stop this uncontrolled spending, why can't reasonable people see the wisdom in that? I support the concept that will stop spending our children's future, but I also realize we will not get out of this mess without additional revenue. So be it, but not to increase spending, but rather to reduce our debt. Both sides need to work together and look at the issues and solve the damn problem. They need to vote for what is best for their constituents and STOP voting the party line!

GOP must fear the recalls as now they want to work together. IMO a little to late as to the mess they have us in.

"work to forge relationship"
WHAT ???
They have been forging checks that the government can't cash for years....and now they want to look like they care??? Not buying it.
Vote against all incumbents this year. It is time they get out. They have screwed our system up enough already..Both parties....

Prior to getting elected in Nov 2010, Cullen eluded to "not getting caught up in the politics, currently (pre-Nov 2010) taking place and to do things differently that what was done in the past (remember Judy Robson). Does "building relationships that will pay dividends" with someone who is posturing (Shultz) because their district could "swing" mean that Cullen is "posturing" because his district could "swing"? Or is Cullen building a relationship because he is truly concerned with doing the right thing in Madison for the 15th district? Based on the article, I am inclined to believe that Cullen is posturing and doesn't really care about the minions in the 15th.

WISLADY - Your motto should be -> When in doubt mumble. The search for wisdom must be a real challenge for you.

Get the work done this year, Cullen goes next year.

This will not end well. Both will be attacked by the Tea party.

And this is what politicians are SUPPOSED to look like!!! So glad there are some mature adults amoungst them.