My apologies Poobah. I have to say I am sick and tired of all of this and can't wait until it's over. Which it won't be over, at least not until after November. Unfortunately, I have seen and heard more garbage and the Koch's, Hendricks, Union Bosses........etc. I guess I just expect it and jumped before it got that far. Maybe we will get lucky and it was a preemptive strike.....lol

localgirl75, I never said a word about contributions in my comment, only legislation. I think you've confused me with someone else. It's nice to make your acquaintance, though.

You know Poobah.... Before you get all "Kocked" up.... check the facts. I know, I know, I am asking a lot, and there is a LOT of factual data on the sheet below, so let me point out to you that the Koch's funded American's for Prosperity that has provided an estimated $2.7 million to Governor Walker, but OMG.... COULD IT BE TRUE???? That is LESS THAN ANY other outside Wisconsin group donated?? And what of Walker's claims that most of his donations came from donations of $50 or less?? OMG.... THAT'S TRUE TOO..... Oh the Humanity!!!

http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/arti...

Ecartman said, "It is a non-issue period."

If it was a non-issue, why was the Walker/Koch/ALEC legislation necessary?

From Charles Sykes: This is your day. You've put up with the runaway senators; the threats, the siege of the state capitol; the disruptions; the vandalism; the boycotts; the walkouts; the fake sick notes; the lawsuits, leaks; the drum circles, the vuvezelas; the hypocrisy, the wasted money; the ads, the recounts, the recalls, the endless campaigns.; the out of state union bosses... now its your turn... One way or another we're going to look back on today as a turning point in our history

I swear some of you people are brain washed robots with your "Moving Wisconsin foward b.s." Even Scott Walker is laughing at you

localgirl, thanks for the very detailed reply. I am aware of the over stuffed bill that was not passed, which created this severely misrepresented mess. I was looking for any specific instance where Gov. Scott Walker focused primarily on not supporting equal pay for women. It is a non-issue period. It is all propaganda from the left in a weak attempt to sway the uninformed. VOTE SCOTT WALKER!!!

fear4dum, we have 2 college students still at home. So neither of us are basement dwellers. Just hardworking Wisconsinites wanting what is best for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Forward With Governor Walker!

ECartman -

What ladulce stated about repealing the Equal Pay Act is true, however, severely misrepresented. There were a lot of components that were part and parcel to that act, and yes, equal wage between men and women was one of them. BUT, anyone who does ANY research at ALL besides reading the HUFFINGTON JOKE would find that the reason had to do with frivolous lawsuits that were filed based on discrimination against businesses.

Part of the problem with this country is that it is in serious need of Torte Reform. We have become such a sue happy society, that we will take people to court over a sliver. A major problem with the Act was how it was structured in the requirements for reporting cases of discrimination. Businesses were receiving an inordinate amount of false accusations of discrimination that were baseless. Many of these cases are filed by fired employees, who were fired with cause, but wanted to get something for nothing. Businesses would then spend thousands on lawyers to prove that the employee was fired for cause and not discrimination, but those cases take time and money to prove out. Many companies found it cheaper to just pay off the former employee than to fight the case, which is sad.

I worked for an organization that fired a man who had signed a last chance agreement regarding drug abuse. He had been caught with drugs on company property, and failed a drug test, but managed to keep his job because he claimed he was an addict. His union knew he was playing a game, and was forced to help him keep his job. He signed the last chance agreement, went through rehab, and his 2nd night back to work he was caught with heroin on the property and failed a drug test. He was fired for violation of company policy and his last chance agreement. He filed a lawsuit with the state and said he was fired because he was a minority. The company I worked for kept meticulous records and the former employee had the case thrown out and he was reprimanded by the judge.

It was sad that the Equal Pay Act had so much rolled up into it, because most of the bill was garbage and caused more problems than good.

So how did Tom Barrett vote on some key issues?
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July 17, 2001 H J Res 36
Flag Burning Resolution
Joint Resolution Passed - House
(298 - 125) Nay
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April 26, 2001 HR 503
Unborn Victims of Violence Act
Bill Passed - House
(252 - 172) Nay
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April 26, 2001 H Amdt 27
Violence Against Fetuses/Unborn Children Amendment
Amendment Rejected - House
(196 - 229) Yea

You snooze, you lose

So how did Tom Barrett vote on some key issues that WERE passed?
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Oct. 10, 2002 H J Res 114
Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Joint Resolution Passed - House
(296 - 133) Nay
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May 24, 2002 HR 4775
Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002
Bill Passed - House
(280 - 138) Nay
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May 16, 2002 HR 4737
Temporary Aid to Needy Families
Bill Passed - House
(229 - 197) Nay
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May 10, 2002 HR 4546
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003
Bill Passed - House
(359 - 58) Nay
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May 2, 2002 HR 2646
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
Conference Report Adopted - House
(280 - 141) Nay

You might want to consider this...........
*On National Defense

To begin, Barrett was among a small minority of Representatives (only 15%) to vote against the Patriot Act in 2002. If the bill had not passed, it would have likely put our nation at a greater risk for a terrorist attack. Ironically, the argument of "increased government intrusion", posed by the 15% of Representatives that voted against increasing the investigative capacity of the FBI, are not used concerning the massive federal expansion of health care currently posed in Congress. [As an aside, the only Wisconsin representative besides Tom Barrett to vote against the Patriot Act was Madison's finest - Tammy Baldwin.]

Adding to Barrett's repertoire of national security, he found himself yet again in a small minority of Representatives (only 16%) that voted against setting up a national missile defense to protect American territories from a potential ballistic missile attack. Both bills rolled through Congress unabated and were signed into law the better interest of national security. And finally, it's worth noting that Barrett had consistently voted against annual appropriations bills that provide funds for our military. In some instances, he was among only 10% of Representatives that voted against military funding.

You should know:
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On Spending and Small Businesses

As mentioned on other conservative blogs, Barrett also has a distinguished record of voting for more spending and less accountability. In 1999, Barrett voted against a bill that would have required greater accountability standards for federal spending programs. Representative Tom Barrett voted against the Regulatory Right-to-Know Act, which required the Congressional Budget Office to submit to Congress an annual report estimating the total costs and benefits of federal programs, the examination of their inefficiencies, and recommendations for addressing market failures.

Barrett also has a record of voting against the interests of small businesses. He voted against providing tax breaks for small businesses and greater protections against frivolous liability lawsuits. Given the fact that small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy, it doesn't bode well that a gubernatorial candidate has a voting record of rejecting tax breaks for small businesses when Wisconsin is among the top 10 worse business climates in the nation.

Gary funny his current website lists none of it...

On Taxes and Fraud
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Concerning taxes, Barrett voted against repealing the death tax, against repealing the marriage penalty, against reforming bankruptcy law, and against reforming malpractice insurance. He also voted against repealing the marriage tax Not much more to say on this except each of these bills would have saved taxpayers substantial amounts of spending.

Women should not want Barrett as their Governor. “While in the state legislature and in Congress, Barrett had one of the worst right-to-life voting records!"

Doyle and Barrett both wanted a high speed rail in Wisconsin!
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What the.........
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TALGO???

Tom Barrett voted to ban 15 different kinds of guns, even a some deer rifles!!!
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What the ................

Hearmy 4? your kids broke and live at home, or do you live with your parents?
I could vote republican if they would run a resppectable candidate, unfortunately they turn away from respectable ones (Dave Westlake) and run guys like Ron Johnson and Scott Walker, fundraisers that raise money and appeal to the masses with dumbed down "statistics" and unlimited commercials. That being said this time Ill be voting Barrett , not super excited about it, but Id vote for an Armchair over Scoot Walker and his trophy Lt Gov. Kleefisch. Talk about 2 unqualified people!! A career politician and an anchorwoman whose husband is a career politician? Boy you republicans sure do change your tune when its your "team" that has career politicians.
Either way no matter how many votes are in your home , I hope we get 100% turnoout. If Scott Walker wins he wins. I hope that one of the senate seats is over turned or this state will fall even further towards the bottom in many categories. Either way the blame will now surely shift from the recall uncertainty to Obama if things dont improve dramatically like Walker is predicting. I also see a scenario where Walker would take a cabinet position if Mittens pulls this one out in Nov as well. Funny as it may seem Walker and Obama are very similar in many ways when you compare political climates. Niether deserves re-election, but the other party has failed so drastically that they will very surely be re-elected. Sad , sad times.

RAF, Barrett talked about all of that in the debates.
You must have been asleep or taking a bathroom break.

Mouse: " Veterans voting against him here....
can't stand someone who takes from the fallen Vet funds."

And yet you insult vet's. Sorry, don't believe a word you type.

laduce, Can you show us proof of that, and not a cut and paste from a barrett website either? GO WALKER GO WALKER GO WALKER!!!

Those voting for Barrett today should understand his plans, seeing he choose not to make it public.

http://watchdog.org/19424/barrett-calls-...

#209 and #210 at ward 13.... Get Walker out now! I don't understand how any woman could vote for him.. Are you unaware that he repealed the 'equal pay' act that assured equal wages for male and female workers? Or, just voting along party lines?

It must be a halfway house
for election fraud.

HAHAHAHA, where do you live? In the Lena Taylor love house?

4 for Walker at my house.

Keep Walker in.

Vote walker out

20 Votes for Barrett in this household.

2 Walker votes from this house...

No votes for Republicans from our house ever again until they change their ways and start caring for Wisconsin and the US instead of only for the wealthy. My vote is not for sale for any price nor any fiction story the Republican Tea Party comes up with.

Voter # 70 in my ward at 7:30 this morning. That's a pretty high number for my polling place as we have 3 small wards there.

Walker, Walker, Walker, Walker, Walker!!!
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MOVING THE GREAT STATE OF WISCONSIN "FORWARD"
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FINALLY; FORWARD ------->
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PLEASE, PLEASE; LET'S NOT GO BACKWARDS, WISCONSIN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BARRETT!!

Wife and I for Barrett. Was #170 in the machine.

#73 ward 13 at 7:35 am.

Votes for the GOP cast. Thank you Governor Walker! Mouse, you'll be interested to know they don't allow you to mark your ballot with crayon.

no votes for any republican here
Not going to giveway the numbers

Three for Walker in this household.

Two votes for WALKER from my house.

Think recalls are over after today, think again.

"2003 Before the successful recall of Gray Davis, no California statewide official had ever been recalled, though there had been 117 previous attempts. Only seven of those even made it onto the ballot, all for state legislators. Every governor (in California) since Ronald Reagan in 1968 has been subject to a recall effort, but Gray Davis was the first governor whose opponents gathered the necessary signatures to qualify for a special election."

Did it make a difference? Is California better today? 117 attemps at recall, WOW! It will never end.

Walker has three my house.

Walker has two votes from this house!

Another vote for Gov. Walker.

Well today is election weather or not we change who the Governor will be it’s up to us. Either way this mess will finally be over with once and for all and all this **** will finally be over with its up to us.

GET OUT AND VOTE.....or don't complain any more....
I will be voting for Walker again.

It's the difference between wanting all the cake you can have and realizing that the cake must be paid for. Vote Walker and get the economy moving again.