Scott Walker

In a lot of ways, it's become a prerequisite to running for the highest office in our country: You're required to attend the Iowa State Fair and - more importantly - eat something on a stick.  While it says nothing at all about the qualifications these candidates posses, it somehow makes them more like us.

Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin DNR secretary says she's considering putting the naming rights up for sale for state parks, trying to boost financial support. Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts would significantly cut the budget for state parks, and rely on increased camping fees instead.

Yesterday, after 2 years of neighbors hating neighbors, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker beat out Tom Barrett.  And when I say neighbors hating neighbors, there actually was quite a bit of that going on.

Walker prevails in recall election - Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images NBC New is reporting that Governor Scott Walker has survived the recall election in Wisconsin.  It appears Walker received 59% of the vote, while Democrat challenger Tom Barret received 40.5% of the vote.

In some cases people would like to vote, but are unaware of where to go.  Also some voters apparently get confused enough that there needs to be a sample ballot.  There is a very useful website that can help people find their nearest location and view a sample ballot for whichever election may be coming up in Wisconsin.

Bill Clinton is traveling North to Wisconsin to take part in the recall fight against Governor Scott Walker.  Clinton made up his mind yesterday to make the trip, saying:

Today I went and voted in the WI Recall Primaries.  This was my first time voting in a few years, but seeing that I've finally settled down, picked my home, and decided to get more politically active I went out to vote.  I was surprised that at 3:30 PM there was a line at my polling place.  There was a steady line from the time I arrived to well after I left.  (I drove by again after running erran

There has been only two successful gubernatorial recalls in United States history.  This is how a democracy is supposed to work, right?  Putting things ultimately into the hands of the people.  Or is there more at play in this situation?  I would love to hear your thoughts on whether you support this recall action!   Embattled first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall this spring a