Tag Archives: Wisconsin

The Burden of Proof for Voter Fraud Belongs to the Accusers

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Mr. Universe

There is a tenant in criminal law that proclaims that it is better to let one guilty man go free than it is to convict ten innocent men. That is the core of our legal system. Innocent until proven guilty. … Continue reading →

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Fear Trumps Hope, Again

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mr. Universe

We tiny humans are a curious evolutionary accident. In nature, many species bear their offspring and those animals have mere seconds to get on their feet and start running with the herd. Otherwise, they are dinner for some other type of animal … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Update IV

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Mr. Universe

The Wisconsin recall is over. Both remaining Democratic candidates that were being challenged to a recall held on to their seats tonight. What does this mean? Democrats netted two seats total in the recall elections. It wasn’t enough to give … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Update III

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mr. Universe

It’s midnight in Wisconsin. Polls have closed and the results are still being tallied but most of the projected winners have been called. Republicans have retained three of their seats, Democrats have won two (Randy Hopper and Dan Kapanke), and … Continue reading →

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The Badger Revolution Begins

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mr. Universe

As Nate Silver has noted at Five Thirty Eight, the crystal ball is a little murky regarding the recall elections going on in Wisconsin. There certainly is some enthusiasm for the prospects of some of the Republicans being recalled as … Continue reading →

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All Politics Local?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Maybe. Is it just me or does there seem to be some sort of collusion going on on the state level? Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin really swatted the hornet’s nest with the union busting thing. He’s about to pay for that … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Update II (.2)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Mr. Universe

(Update July 19, 2011. Democrat Dave Hansen keeps his seat beating his challenger 69%. The next big day is August 9th when all six Republicans meet their fate) The six  ‘fake’ Democrats failed in their bid to unseat the challengers … Continue reading →

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Kloppenburg Requests Recount

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg has requested a recount in her race against Supreme Court Justice David Prosser. Citing the reasons for the recount, according to TPM: “A recount may change the outcome of this election, or it may … Continue reading →

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David Prosser and the Supremes

Posted on April 4, 2011 by filistro

Tomorrow’s Election Day! Well, not everywhere, but tomorrow, April 5, in Wisconsin there’s an election being held that carries enough drama, excitement, tension and nationwide significance to gladden the heart of any political addict. Normally this would just be a … Continue reading →

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On Wisconsin

Posted on March 26, 2011 by filistro

Meanwhile, back in Wisconsin…things just keep getting crazier. Now we have the bizarre story of Carlos Lam, a deputy prosecutor for Johnson County, Indiana, who e-mailed Governor Walker to advise setting up a “false flag” operation. This would have been a … Continue reading →

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