On Friday, Wisconsin state Senator Pam Galloway announced that she was resigning her post, which officially splits the Senate between Democrats and Republicans 16-16 until recall elections are held in May. Galloway had been one of the Republican Senators recalled, but decided to resign according to Talking Points Memo.
“Today I am announcing my retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate,” Galloway said. “After a great deal of thought and consideration, I’ve decided to put the needs of my family first. My family has experienced multiple, sudden and serious health issues, which require my full attention. Unfortunately this situation is not compatible with fulfilling my obligations as State Senator or running for re-election at this time. I thank my colleagues for all their support, and I wish them all the best in their work to rebuild this state. For the sake of the electorate, I hope that better days are ahead for this institution.”
Since gaining control of the Wisconsin state government, Republicans have waged a war against unions, voting, women, education and have an unacceptable alliance with the Koch brothers. Democrats collected and submitted over 900,000 signatures to recall Governor Scott Walker and four Republican Senators, including Galloway.
Whether Galloway is really resigning to spend time with family or because she feels she’ll lose her recall election in disgrace is unknown, but one thing is certain. Democrats now have an even better opportunity to capture the Senate now, which means that Republicans will have an impossible time trying to destroy Wisconsin.
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Interesting how many comments are from outside of Wisconsin. The problem is that the GOP problem spans the nation.
It is lookin’ good but as you Wisconsinites well know, you have to keep pushing and not assume anything.
THANK YOU! If I could beam energy your way, I would. In the meantime, know that millions of folks across the land and around the globe are with you and watching. WISCONSIN IS A BELLWETHER FOR THE NATION!
Best wishes.
I’m sure you’ve heard that Virginia has some problem leaders as well. We ARE working hard at that, too, and hope there is some success. Funny, if not so pathetic — the Rethugs in Va. messed up our esteemed Gov McDonnell’s plans in Gen. Assembly this just past session. They got totally sidetracked by “social issues” as some of u have no doubt heard.
FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT:
Hundreds protested for women’s rights outside the state Capitol in Richmond, Va., on March 3, 2012. The rally was the latest held in opposition to highly contentious General Assembly legislation, including a measure that would require women undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion.
Women—and men—have taken to the streets in Virginia. Read a Richmond Times-Dispatch article at: http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/mar/03/21/womens-rights-protestors-rally-capitol-grounds-abo-ar-1737914/
AND SEE videos: http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/mar/03/womens-rights-protest-state-capitol-vi-35393/
“How many riot cops does it take to subdue a few unarmed females of all ages?” (and some guys who have good sense)