Another Twist Emerges in the Wisconsin Recall Elections

The Wisconsin recall elections are fast approaching with 6 of the 19 Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate facing challenges for their seats. This is the first time that so many recalls have been issued to so many legislators over the same issue. The Republican recall elections will begin on July 12th with the primaries and the general election will take place several weeks later in August. The recall elections are but the latest chapter in the saga of the Wisconsin legislature since the 14 Democrats walked out of the Wisconsin State Senate in protest of a bill which stripped collective bargaining from public workers. Since then, recall election efforts have left 6 Republicans and 3 Democrats facing recall elections in a few short weeks.

While the Democrats announced that they would not be running any “fake Republicans” in the primaries, the Republicans have persisted with their election tricks in an attempt to confuse voters and to force Democrats to spend more money on their campaigns. The use of such a ridiculous method clearly shows that the Republicans are almost definitely more concerned about the recall elections than they’ve been letting on. Republicans are referring to their fake Democrats as “protest candidates” but they are actually costing Wisconsin tax payers over $400,000. So much for fiscal responsibility!

It’s time to stop the power struggle and start coming together to come up with real solutions to middle class problems. Wisconsin Republicans have made it clear that they’re not interested in doing that. The Republicans have the backing of corporate CEOs, but we have the backing of people like you. The people of Wisconsin are standing up and 21st Century Democrats is proud to support them.

Draft Russ Feingold

Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin has announced his retirement and there’s one big question we need answered. Who’s the best person to run for this seat in 2012? The answer is simple, Russ Feingold.

We need Russ Feingold in the Senate. We’ve seen the disaster that has come from the Republican majority in the House. Medicare and Medicaid under attack and they’re threatening to privatize Social Security. They’ve attacked workers and the unemployed while protecting subsidies for big oil and tax breaks for the wealthy.

Russ Feingold is a true progressive leader. He’s worked hard to protect the middle-class by protecting workers rights. He’s fought for our seniors by protecting Medicare and Social Security. He’s fought for affordable health care by supporting single payer health insurance.

And there’s no one better on the issue of campaign finance reform then Russ Feingold. We’ve seen what happens when corporations and wealthy CEOs are able to pour tens of millions of dollars into campaigns. We need leaders like you who will fight to end Citizens United and corporate influence in our elections.

We need Russ Feingold. Sign our petition to draft Russ Feingold today. We’ll be sending him this petition to show him how important it is that he runs for Senate in 2012. Add your name today and show your support.

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