After the ass kicking that was the 2010 elections, one could argue that the Wisconsin uprising in the winter of 2011 went a long way toward resurrecting the Democratic Party (the 2012 republican primaries certainly didn't hurt, either) to at least a level of respectability, and gave us somewhat of a chance in this year's elections.
Which is why the lack of
funding from the President and the DNC for the Scott Walker recall effort is so disappointing. A win for the Democrats could have major repercussions this November--it gives the Dems momentum, issues to hang their hats on. If nothing else, it puts Wisconsin more likely into the Dem column.
The fact that the numbers in this race are so close has always bothered me--Walker has corruption issues, the state is getting clobbered in jobs, and Walker isn't exactly Mr. Charisma. But getting outspent 20 to 1 is likely to make an ogre look a lot more like Brad Pitt.
Peace,
emaycee
