Success.

GOP retakes state Senate and full control of state government

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepoliti...

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/17757...
Waukesha County again?? WOW never ceases to Amaze

I'll be honest, I liked Tommy Thompson as Governor. Since leaving and moving into lobbying, then embracing the far right rhetoric, I'm glad he wasn't elected to the Senate. He was a far better Governor than Scott Walker is, that's the Tommy Thompson we needed to see.
I believe he lost because of that.

Thank goodness the capitalists that wanted to go back to the 1800's did not succeed buying the whitehouse.

Party is at my house boys and girls!
Not only did I call an EASY Obama victory way back in April, I also called an electoral landslide.
Where are Dick Morris, Karl Rove, Kraut and all the CLOWNS now,..The supposed professional analysts who ALL claimed a Romney route???
In the words of the movie Jerry McGuire:
SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!!

Republicans have themselves to blame for the Senate races. The Rape comments were backbreakers.
I am happy for an Obama election....kind of. An very happy Tommy is going to lose. That being said, I would have taken Romney and Tommy and traded you for Walker anyday. This si somewhat vindicating, but not so much

foodstampfred-you, sir, are a racist pig. that's all. carry on with your stupidity if you must. If you can, try to open your mind.

Elizabeth Warren and Claire McCaskill win, rejecting the right wing attacks on reason.

4 MORE YEARS!

Well, it's good to see all that work by Scott Walker and Paul Ryan to pull WI in the red was success...oops, guess not. Failure.
Romney/Ryan-Failure
Tommy Thompson-Failure.
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At least I can take some comfort that people rejected the fantasies of the far right for reason and progress.

FoodstampFred: are you stupid? But I digress. Let's have all those people show up at the emergency room and get free help. My insurance rates go up. Oh yeah, the free help comes to them sine Ron Reagan mandated emergency room care for them. Guess I answered my question if you were stupid.

Ryan loses WI and Rmoney loses Mass, NH, MI. The people that know them the best, didn't vote for them. Was it the lies????

A vote for Romney based on gridlock in Congress, is a vote for extortion. That's a nice country you have there, a shame if something happens to it.

yeah! yada us going to quiet down! )mjoseph take a hint. Posting long screeds does not help your cause, even if I agree with you.

mis..sassy..You are correct. Why isn't this man in handcuffs? Can you imagine the righties if this were Obama putting his ballot on display. And what is a minor doing in the polling place? What a joke.

A N D -----> My final final final Presidential comment - no more on this election. (Feel free to cheer.)

I find that any person that is a born again Christian --> that means you have asked Christ into your life - should NOT be supporting / voting for the Mormon Mitt Romney. You are thinking like a Republican and that is more important than living your faith. Most Christians do know that Mormons are a cult and it is sad to see you support Romney.

"Bill Keller: Mitt Romney's Greatest Lie Christians Ignore"

http://www.usanewsfirst.com/2012/10/22/m...

http://global.christianpost.com/news/any...

Good news for ROMNEY - He has WON the Banking sector of the Virgin Islands.

"Mitt Romney Haunted by MISSING Tax Returns as Campaign Draws to a Close"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/05...

Ryan/Palin 2016! lol

but wait: "State law prohibits voters from showing their completed ballots to anyone. The intent is to prevent people from selling their votes and then showing their ballots as proof they voted as requested.

Technically, the violation is a Class I (eye) felony, punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine." What's up with Paulie showing his ballot? Anyone going to investigate this? There is proof right here in the Gazette!

Ezoner - you response had NOTHING to do with my question so I will repeat it:

"So under your theory, what is the optimim tax rate to maximize revenue? Is it 0%? And please don't tell me that you don't know because if you do say that then you have made a statement that is baseless. Specific percentage please."

As you spell out your theory pretty clearly, you must have data to back it up, right? Or is it really just your opinion?

"almost $4 gasoline"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I paid $3.22 today.

my view -- the corporate tax rates are the highest in the world. No country has higher tax rates than the US for corporate entities. Then you add on the Obamacare taxation -- thats right SUpreme court says its a tax. Then you add on the tax hike he wants for 250k and above. He wants to increase the rates on trades, on inheritance, on investment gains. The dems want to tax everything until motion -- all motion stops.

WISLADY - Show us ALL of your SOURCES - Not just a few, but ALL of them - (Not that we don't believe you) :-) The problem of false information from Republicans has gotten worse with this election - distorted info and lies seem to be the way for Romney / Ryan. Don't tell people the sources they use are wrong when you conveniently use the Republican ones.

"Romney Ryan Lies: ......Republicans in Election 2012"

http://www.policymic.com/articles/13967/...

"Romney Ryan Lie For Political Gain"

http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/o...

"Romney Ryan Lies Now Extend To Church Groups"

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/02...

"Romney and Ryan Have Resorted To Lying as a Form of Debating"

http://www.alternet.org/election-2012/ro...

"6 Worse Lies In Paul Ryan's Speech"
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/0...

"Mitt Romney Tells 533 Lies in 30 Weeks"

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/slacktivist...

wislady"By the way, society does NOT owe everyone a college education. Do what many of us have done...work while you go to school and pay for it yourself."
I do have to agree on this one.
you get free school from k-12(sorta- tax payer). Now time to pay your own way.
free food, free medical, dental etc and now free college- NO. Most of these are no interest and pay after you get ajob in field.
you get mom and dad ins until 25 or so with Obama. It is now time to be on YOUR own.

kind of ironic that the politicians encourage us to vote early, but always wait till election day to do it themselves..

Tommy will need to waddle to a new trough.

That's funny because right in the article it says During the debate, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that the legislation would save the government up to $62 billion through 2020. You are saying in fact it will cost 58 billion? Holy confusing shell game batman.

Bigmike

So because the story is partially rated "true", you don't mind the fact that to fund the program, Obama CUT from other student programs. He eliminated the in-school interest benefit on subsidized Stafford loans for graduate students. He also eliminated allowing students to get additional Pell grants for summer enrollment.

The Pell grants are paid for with these cuts through 2014 with funds from cuts to other programs. The temporary (mandatory funding)pool are set to be used up in 2014. The CBO has said that the funding needs will increase by $8 BILLION in 2014. They expect that by the year 2022, the funding needs will be increased by $58 BILLION over the funding that is provided.

Nothing more than a political shell game by Obama to ingratiate himself with students for their votes.

By the way, society does NOT owe everyone a college education. Do what many of us have done...work while you go to school and pay for it yourself.

Do some more research and use other sources instead of CNN, who has taken HALF of the facts on the Pell programs and created a nice article for Obama.

and about the judges being chased out, well that's nothing more than redistricting.

The only Romney wave going to be seen is the one where he waves bye-bye

Boy, Philadelphia is experiencing all kinds of interesting voter issues. Black Panthers are positioned by the entrance to polls. In one school gym where voters are voting there is a huge mural of Obama on the wall. 70 some republican election judges were chased out of their assigned polling places.

Zuessman obviously hasn't seen the Union pay outs to Democrats with funds taken from hard working people that may or may not support Democrats but their freedom of choice to join or not to join a union was taken away.

I feel so good today, not even all the reports of Democrat cheating, fraud can overcome the Romney wave.

Romney 320-218

wislady you should read this fact check that was found to be true about Obama and Pell Grants
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/17/politics/f...

Zeussmom, come on... You know its not just republicans that are obstructionists. And, Big Big money is on both sides of the fence. Democrats outspent the republicans by a large margin in this election so which is the big money party? Dems enjoy a buck as much as a repub. Look at the white house budget since Obama has been in office. He likes a good time.

onedayatatime

Obama’s claim he doubled Pell Grant funding is entirely false

"The graphic deceptively fails to mention that not only did President Obama not double funding for Pell grants last year, he cut funding and would have made deeper cuts had Congress passed his 2011 budget.

Beginning July 1, thousands of college students will no longer be eligible for Pell Grants. The changes are a result of a a $1 trillion spending bill passed overwhelmingly by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in December 2011 that funds the government through September 2012. The bill, which Obama signed, actually cut Pell Grants by $11 billion dollars over the next decade."

http://redalertpolitics.com/2012/06/27/o...

If education is the route out of poverty, then why is the combination of college debt and government taxation moving me TOWARDS poverty?

Education SHOULD BE the route out of poverty, but unfortunately things don't seem to be moving in that direction.

I'm not a democrat or a republican. I fall firmly within the libertarian party values, so choosing within a 2 party system doesn't help me. I know a lot of people that feel that way. There is no one out there for the fiscally conservative but socially liberal. We need a system like MN. They had 78% voter turn out in 2008, and 7 functioning political parties.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/27/opinion/ct...

onedayatatime, we are on the same page. If Obama is reelected I hope he can figure out a way to ween people off government assistance and rather take advantage of such things as education opportunities.

You know what all the talk in the end don't mean a thing in the. Will get the answer to this question today "are we better off than we were four years ago"? that is what We the people will decide and that persons answer will depend on what that person's situation. No mater what everyone decides in the end that is how this election will be decided dispute what everyone says. Either way will find out who the next President will be.

I feel that our elected officials should work together for the good of our nation, not for their political party. I've seen too many Republicans worry about their party and the corporations that support them for their own greed. Guess how I voted?

frusion " We need a president that will not punish hard working people that want a better life. We also need a president that does not cultivate a dependence on government assistance but rather creates an environment that encourages and enables businesses to create good paying jobs." I agree with you completely. That's why I voted for Obama. Obama wants education and training available for everyone. Not just the wealthy who can afford the best colleges for thier children. Romney and Ryan want to cut Pell grant eligibilty by 20% making it harder for low income people to go to college. We all know education is the route out of poverty. Investing in education is investing in the future

li713, great post. I can relate to your feeling of being punished for working hard with your education and career. I know this is oversimplifying the difference between republican and democrat, but you might be turning in to a republican. You want to reap the benefits of your hard work and there is nothing wrong with that. We need a president that will not punish hard working people that want a better life. We also need a president that does not cultivate a dependence on government assistance but rather creates an environment that encourages and enables businesses to create good paying jobs. If that happens you do not get saddled with increasing taxes to keep paying for more government handouts.

Romney/Ryan with less than a 10% chance to win. But then again even a blind squirrel can find a nut.
http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com...

Ezoner "The reality is -- when you increase taxes, and its been shown over and over and over again (because the dems wont give it up), revenues drop." So under your theory, what is the optimim tax rate to maximize revenue? Is it 0%? And please don't tell me that you don't know because if you do say that then you have made a statement that is baseless. Specific percentage please.

Although I never vote straight party ticket, and have historically voted for candidates of both parties on election day, I am still undecided (mere hours before I plan to vote). I'm bothered by the fact that while both candidates speak frequently about the "middle class" neither one had specified who exactly that is. For me that is a crucial point. Obama talks big support for the middle class, but last year my husband and I had to pay in what I consider to be a significant amount on our federal taxes. We both had the max withheld all year, and still got a hefty bill. We lost some deductions while Obama was in office, although I can't say for sure that was his doing because I don't really know when those tax laws were changed. Somehow we still got a refund from the state. We certainly do not make $250k a year. On top of that, we had to make our health care sections for next year and saw HUGE increases in costs. Just to kick us while we're down, the max amount we can contribute to our flex account next year is $2500, reduced from NO LIMIT in past years (although most employers limited it to $5k a year). The $2500 limit was part of Obama's health care plan. How does that help middle class families? So if I can afford to put more than $2500 in a flex spending account, he assumed I can afford to pay taxes on those dollars? I think if either candidate had specifically stated what income amount they consider to be middle class, a lot of people would be pretty surprised. Unfortunately for me, based on how the last 4 years have gone I think Obama considers me above middle class. I feel like my husband and I are being punished for getting an education (which we're still paying for) and good jobs. I've never voted for a republican for president, but I'm not sure that I can personally afford to vote for a democrat this time around.

whz-bng : "Clinton said who would vote for a prez who lies to you?" Ha!Ha!Ha! Good one Bubba, talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

Why_Think -- nice narative.. Too bad you dont know what you are talking about and now - neither do your children.

The reality is -- when you increase taxes, and its been shown over and over and over again (because the dems wont give it up), revenues drop. Why??? That encourages people to find other places for their money, their wealth. Why risk your wealth - and financial security in a system that will eventually just take it away. Then there is the loss of velocity of the money/wealth. The government is now in between and is HIGHLY inefficient at best. So not only is every $$ collected not directed on a 1:1 basis, it skims a %% off the top to fund the very organization it created.

When taxes are lowered -- once again proven -- revenues rise -- unfortunately revenues have not risen under Obama because they have been siphoned off to meet increased regulations or have been stockpiled due to uncertainty by the very government that wants to see the growth. It goes back to the same old saying for democrats:

If it moves fast -- tax it
If it keeps moving - regulate it
If it stops moving - subsidize it

The dems failed to pay attention when in their economics class..... The simple halloween candy experiement says it all -- when you take candy from one kids basket to give to another -- he doesnt understand why he should give his hard earned work for said candy. However, if you encourage him to give candy by offering a nickle for each pc he gives away -- watch the candy flow.

don't worry about it bro. Just as WI stepped up for Walker, they'll do the same for Tommy. On a different and more important to me subject, I just wish I could decide between the Kawi Z1000, a Yami FZ8, or a holdover Triumph Speed Trip. Fantastic prices this time of year--have to make a move this week and the decision is killing me!

Not looking good. Patriots are letting us down. Tommy ran too clean of a campaign.

I get so tired of people whinning about "almost $4 gasoline" (I looked today $3.35 is not almost $4.00 ) and trying to blame the president. Even Republican analysts have stated that no president has been able to control the price of gas.
Fedup- did you forget that the last President got us into Iraq under the never have been found "weapons of mass destruction" which cost us thousands of American lives?
WZ bng- and how would think McCain would have handled the last four years differently? The bubble was bursting when Bush was leaving - that is a fact. The whole banking and housing delema would have happened Under McCain /Palin anyway...then what would you be complaining about?

Why think,
You must not remember the previous efforts by George HW Bush when it comes to taxes vs spending reductions. He tried to compromise by giving in to the demands for tax increases in exchange for spending cuts. The tax increases happened, but the spending cuts never did.
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Those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

I made up my mind to vote for President Obama months ago. The other day my kids asked me who I would be voting for and why. I tend to lean left so I didn’t find the decision to support the president difficult but trying to explain why to children is difficult.
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I summed up the taxes, economy issue like this, and this probably was a defining issue for me… I have a major problem with a party that signs a pledge to on person when they are suppose to represent the entire country. To sign a pledge to not raise taxes and then, during a primary refuse a 10/1 cuts to revenue option is unacceptable. Not because I lean left; I am NOT a socialist. The reason I can not accept that is without knowing the details how can that be taken off the table.
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Then, I watched the same people that turned down 10/1 run a campaign accusing the president of not “working across party lines”.
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I am sorry, but I continue to have a problem with the party I supported in 2000 supporting continued tax cuts for those making $250k and more while we are putting two wars on the credit card. The middle and working class is largely responsible for the sacrifice of sending their sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers into battle those making $250k and more could be asked to sacrifice and afford to sacrifice financially.
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Lastly, President Obama took over an 0-16 economy. After 4 years we have an 8-8 economy. For me, that is deserving of a contract extension.
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I hope everyone votes and when this is done both sides are willing to, for ONCE, put politics aside and get things done for the American people. No more pledges or promises just work together to find solutions you can live with, not that you love, but that you can live with, that will in fact, move this country, FORWARD!

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dine...

Obama/Biden 2012!

mjoseph: Still waiting for your response. You cited studies saying Romney lies 42% of the time and Obama only 28% of the time. HOW CAN YOU VOTE FOR EITHER ONE OF THEM?

Rawhide, Obama has done a great job of showing us what poverty looks like. 47 million on food stamps, more people on the gov't dole and more unemployment. If His goal was to share their pain. He has succeeded hasn't he. Now let's get Romney in there get them jobs, expand the economy and correct this travesty.

I value a person that can give 30% of his income to charity over rich people that say they would be glad to pay more in taxes (Buffet) IF the government changed the law and taxed them more. Any one can voluntarily write out a check to pay down the national debt without being forced to do so. So tired of the class warfare BS ... some very rich people have been very generous while others say they can pay more in taxes but do little to redistribute their wealth if the law does not require it. Hypocritical imo.

Mjoe, Yesterday while campaigning in Philadelphia for Obama, Clinton said who would vote for a prez who lies to you? HAAA, really. Obama has lied his way thru his 4 yrs in office and you are to blind to see.

mjoseph you forgot about the fast and furious cover up.

mjoseph you forgot about the hundreds of millions spent on Solyndra.

Do you value how your society treats is most unfortunate/poorest members? Or it's most fortunate/wealthy?

Eagle, you may not.
You are not allowed outside of the bubble.

mjoseph can I come vist the planet you are from?

Thank you, President Obama for your many achievements, despite strong Republican obstructions:

+ Led the killing of Osama Bin Laden.
+ Improved US relationships with most allies.
+ Directed killing of several leaders of Al Qaida.
+ Implemented harsh sanctions on Iran.
+ Brought together coalition to remove dictator Gaddhafi from power in Libya.
+ Implemented Obamacare to provide healthcare for millions of people who previously did not have health coverage, and to mandate several health cost-cutting measures.
+ Ended the discriminatory Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy in the military.
+ Supports same-sex marriage.
+ Supports the equal pay act to provide equal pay for women and men.
+ Led the nation out of worst recession (gotten into by Bush) in many decades.
+ Implemented stimulus act to revive economy.
+ Ended war in Iraq, an unnecessary and unbudgeted war started by George W Bush.
+ Began drawdown of war in Afghanistan.
+ Passed necessary Wall Street reform to prevent future financial collapse.
+ Helped turn around auto industry.
+ And, much, much more!
FORWARD! with Obama-Biden!
Not back to the Bush years!

Relive some of Paul "Lyin" Ryan's BEST LIES from the Campaign -- these from the Republican Convention!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum...
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/U...
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/robe...
http://www.thenation.com/blog/169648/the...
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/...
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/20...
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/08/3...
http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/0...
http://www.tnr.com/blog/plank/106730/rya...
http://www.salon.com/2012/08/30/paul_rya...
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/...
http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/0...
Americans CAN’T TRUST Romney-Ryan! NO WAY!

Well today is the day will find out who the next President will be. I will be glad about one thing though and that is no more political ads on TV yea.