It would only take one ad to say Cullen ran from his job and the state and he's out of the race. Smart move on his part.

SarahB1, let's open this fair debate up for everyone.

fair:
1. free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision
2. legitimately sought, pursued, done, given, etc.; proper under the rules
3. marked by favoring conditions; likely; promising

>>>It sounds like Gov Brewer is ahead of the game.

SarahB1, I think your math is off by your own post indicates Governor Brewer is doing a fair to good job by 67% vs 29% poor.
Pres Obama is out there right now saying "fair" is a good thing. Good and Fair 67% approval for Governor Brewer.
Boom!

SB1 prove it??? you are the one saying nobody likes her after she just got re-elected for another term.. not enough rem sleep??

SarahB1: What parallel universe do you live in? Are you kidding me? AZ voters want to repeal Right to work and would not approve Act 10 - or something similar. You really need to get out more and quit reading your lib blogs. I know this is hard for you to understand but there are only a few Madison's & San Francisco's in the world.

I am sorry to learn that Cullen is not running for governor. I really liked him for the job. He offers much more than many of the other candidates. Sorry you are not running Tim, but good luck keeping things on an even keel in the state legislature.

Why would anyone want another democrat governor! Wisconsin is one of ten states which has the highest taxes and, guess what? All the other 9 states, like Wisconsin, has been run by DEMOCRATS!

One word: GOOD

SB1- is this new job of yours keeping you out of the loop. Brewer was just re-elected she is as much loved as ever by the Majority.

Liberals always think the minority rules. Not this time. Not in Arizona, not in Wisconsin.

Somehow the myth persists that Tim Cullen is a moderate. That must be because he says so despite his recent record (fleeing to IL etc). Any fiscal conservative also needs to look back to has final steps as a school board member. Cullen is one the the architects of the Janesville School systems financial problems. Not long before he left the board, the problem of excessive union custodial absenteeism was discussed. A custodian would call in sick and another custodian would be paid overtime to fill in. The next week the process would reverse. They were playing the system to increase pay without increasing working hours. The mild suggestion was raised to outsource replacement custodial services to prevent this practice and save money. Cullen and Kevin Murray went nuclear and accuesed others of trampling on government employee unions. This was a good preview of what Cullen has done in the State Senate. Do not confuse Cullen's statements or his good old boy friendship with Tommy Thompson with reform.

great news

SarahB1: Az is already a right to work state so I'm pretty sure Gov. Brewers version of Act 10 would pass hands down and your actually right anger is a good motivator - exactly why the recall won't work in WI. More of us are angry over the high wages/benefits and pensions of public union employees.

Cullen not running, good decision on his part. He is at a point where he knows he is like a loose tooth hanging by a thread. One more wrong move and he will be totally knocked out of place. Tim has made enough mistakes in his first year to be a target of a recall himself, and he is WELL AWARE his past will haunt him if he runs. He does look forward to milking the taxpayers for years to come, and that cannot happen unless he cools his engines a little. Now more that ever it is evident that there is not, nor will there be a viable candidate to run against Walker, because the majority of Wisconsin appreciates what he is doing.

Falk stated on WPR that she would not repeal Act 10. How do you like them apples?

Too bad. Tim would have made a great Governor.

I know the Clock Tower Resort in Rockford, ILLINOIS is sad. They were looking forward to being his campaign headquarters and frequent hiding place in times of conflict.

He's not brilliant, he ran to Illinois, he says one thing and does just the opposite but just smart enough to know he didn't have a chance to win the Governors office.

Mouse
Feb 1, 2012 at 6:58 p.m.
Liberty...... you don't pay tax, and I will spend mine how I see fit.
By the way Walker is spending your groups.

mouse is judge and jury now of who pays taxes- and Walker is spending your groups??? are you high mouse, what is your groups??

I can't understand why Cullen thinks he needs any money. When you listen to the recallers and in particular "Little Boy Tate" from the state lib party, you'd think this election is a cake walk. Doesn't everyone hate the Governor? How could he possibly win? Couldn't Elmer Fudd beat him?

You libs won't be able to vote as many times as you signed the petitions so maybe the Governor has a slight chance. As the infamous Eyster would say, What DO YOU THink?

SarahB1, Brewer, Daniels AND Walker are more popular then they have every been. Gov Walker alone has moved up to 51% approval.

Editor Scott Angus is crying tonight.

Well with Cullen out I am still not willing to turn this state over to Falk. Because I do not believe she has a chance in hell at winning in an election against Walker. There has to be a better choice if the Democrats want to have a chance depending if this recall even happens.

bebe53, wah...waaaaaaaaa.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBnSv3a6N...

@youkillme-and how far do you travel to suck up to George Soros??????????

"The biggest problem is that we would have to locate the Capitol in Rockford, Illinois!"

Now that's funny if you consider Wisconsin's state capitol is the Koch brother's Rancho Resort in Palm Springs cali. Rockford is at least 1,800 miles closer to the state.

Perfect!

And as far as Cullen goes with his reversal on running for Governor-it couldn't possibly be due to his role with Blue Cross/Blue Shield could it???
You know-one of those truly evil and despicable insurance providers that the liberals so detest......

@mouse-you don't work-so how can you spend tax dollars unless they are provided by the rest of us??

Liberty...... you don't pay tax, and I will spend mine how I see fit.
By the way Walker is spending your groups.

@NVgrf-have you found a job or a house yet in Nevada??? You never seem to answer the question that I continually pose to you-how is that Obama/Reid/Pelosi stimulus working for you there in Nevada with all that "shovel ready" spending??? The Nevada economy sure is booming right now isn't it???
By the way-is @fear your roommate to help you save on living expenses?? Just call me curious......

@NVgrf-maybe YOU should come back to Wisconsin before shooting off your big fat mouth!!Start paying Wisconsin taxes again if you care so damn much!!!

Guess you should have thought of a challenger before wasting our tax money

Come back to Wisconsin, Russ. And kick some scooter fanny!

The biggest problem is that we would have to locate the Capitol in Rockford,Illinois!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
$27 hamburgers courtesy of Rep Erpenbach for all legal state residents!!!

vatoloco said, "Tragedy-A very sad event or situation, Especially one involving death or Suffering. You equating the Gubernatorial election to death and suffering ?"

I noticed how you changed the "or" to "and." Very clever, vatoloco. Yes, I do equate Walker's election with suffering. You can single out unions if you wish, but there are many less fortunate citizens suffering under his administration.

This is too bad. By far the best choice for Governor.

Well, Mary Bell couldn't easily scare off Mayor Barrett, (though that tail will probably still wag the way she wants it to) but Sen. Cullen apparently wasn't quite so challenging. I wonder if the bone he no doubt was thrown was worth it.

vatoloco: People won't forget the Indiana legislator's and governor's move. It is their day today. Tomorrow will be different. Their state will need federal funds like all the rest of the red state, right-to-work states.
http://democraticactionteam.org/redstate...

Good decision on his part.

Poobah

Tragedy-A very sad event or situation, Especially one involving death or Suffering.

You equating the Gubernatorial election to death and suffering ?......the public sector unions have certainly perceived it as such..boy...fear mongering of the highest order.....

vatoloco, I great victory for employees and employers. Indiana will benefit now as long as the NLRB doesn't sue as in S.C. putting thousands of workers out of a job.
Obama must be defeated, bottom line.

In good news today, see link below...

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/stor...

JasonTh-Oh you mean like the billion dollars Obama has-that balance?

greener-Now why did you call me a troll? I try my best not to call anyone names-you should to.
Poobah and I are were discussing something without name calling. We're debating not arguing.

" It's a close call, but I'm sure Walker's election as governor has to rank the #1 tragedy of all time in Wisconsin electoral history."

It's hard to swallow for the left that they just didn't try hard enough or put enough umph behind electing Barrett.....the people spoke and we voted.........you call that an error or tragedy?

Translated: I dont know why I want to be governor-so Im not running.

Sure, he would have to raise money-but Cullen is a man of substantial means and deep pocketed friends. If he truly had a cogent and reasoned message why we should vote for him-he's in and he could raise the money-I bet he could find a lot $$$ in Illinois...

"Cullen said he wants to continue his attempts to find common ground between Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans...."

That is a hilarious statement from someone who ran to ANOTHER STATE when he didn't like things.

VOTE FOR WALKER.
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He is good for Wisconsin.

Richard, my friend. In Wisconsin's storied history, it's so amazing that the greatest two electoral tragedies occurred in the same year. It's a close call, but I'm sure Walker's election as governor has to rank the #1 tragedy of all time in Wisconsin electoral history. But surely, the #2 tragedy was Russ Feingold's loss to Johnson.


I'm hopeful Russ decides to run for Governor and gives the citizens of Wisconsin the opportunity to correct both errors they made in 2010.

Feingold already lost to unknown Ron Johnson in a state wide race.
He has as much chance to defeat Walker as Falk does. NONE.
People outside this little southcentral bubble like Walker and like the way Wisconsin is heading.

Fedup, et al; Feingold is hardly retired. He's dedicated his time now to the force that actually means anything in politics now - money. The Progressives United PAC is the answer to many of the conservative PACs out there... and sadly is the only way to maintain balance in politics - generate more money.

Such a sad way of governance we have now.

Falk would be an easy one to beat, let her bring it on.

Well said FedUpTaxpayer! Well said! Suprised that the cry babies didn't try a re-call after Feingold got crushed. They must not have dicovered that method yet. The liberal must still be evolving.

Mr. Feingold - stay retired - right where the voters of Wisconsin put you.

Agree with poobah. I think the best candidate would be Feingold but I don't see him returning to politics. As for Cullen, nobody really knows him outside his area of the State & Falk - well I actually agree with MadCityDad for once.

Mr. Feingold - WI needs you and wants your leadership. I really hope he does change his mind.

No thanks mouse I'm having a good day besides that, you need to save your help for yourself.

To bad he would make a difference. also I agree Poobah Well anyone is better then the jerk we have now

Probably a smart move on his part. I think any one of the 14 senators would have a tough time getting elected. A lot of people are plenty p.o.'d at scooter but he won't be easy to beat. In order to beat him in the recall, the winner will have to be able to reach out to a lot of people who are on the fence and too many people are of the mindset that the 14 did something wrong, bad or illegal and will never vote for one of them.
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I want scooter out as much as the next guy but I will only vote for the right candidate. I won't hold my nose and vote for whoever happens to run against him. I'll stay at home on election day before I'll vote for Falk. The lesser of two evils is still evil.

poorrichard, because all form of government are the same thing, right? What are you, a troll?

johnny... care to share the rest of your day?
Maybe you can get some help.

Thank God but were still stuck with Falk i just dont know.

poobah- We had Russ-why in heavens name would be want him again? Remember poo, the definition of insanity-Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. He's just got the same old,same old that doesn't work. Clue-that's why we got rid of him.

Best news I heard all day.

Looks like Cullen IS "running" again.

Russ Feingold, Wisconsin needs you.