As the June recall of Fartfuhrer Scott Walker of the Totalitarian Corporate Plutocracy of Fitzwalkerstan, formerly Wisconsin, edges closer, so does the criminal investigation into the Fartfuhrer. Which will happen first is anybody’s guess.
The Wisconsin recall election that could possibly oust Gov. Scott Walker (R) has more baggage looming over it.
This week The Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel’s Daniel Bice takes a look at Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm’s "John Doe" investigation into Walker’s time as a Milwaukee county executive.
The investigation, which began in 2010, has already led to charges against former Walker aides, an appointee and a major campaign contributor. Walker has set up a legal defense fund.
Bice notes that if Chisholm files more charges, the timing will be viewed through a partisan lens. The recall election is scheduled for June 5. If Chisholm files charges before then, Republicans will likely charge that the Democratic district attorney is attempting to undermine Walker’s election chances. On the other hand, if Chisholm waits to file additional charges until after the election, he may face criticism from Democrats, particularly if Walker wins…
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I don’t see how Walker can escape the investigation, because he did what Republicans always do, spend taxpayer dollars to establish a permanent, exclusively Republican, regime. As a Democrat, I prefer the charges to come before the election. I also thing that it’s best for Wisconsin for voters to know whether or not Walker will face charges first, lest Walker retain power, God forbid, and then be charged. But to be fair, John Chisom should bring or not bring charges, based on the case against Walker alone, as if there were no election going on.
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In this order: Indict, convict, recall, remove from office, sentence to a long term at hard labor.
Amen Pope Jack!
If the evidence is there, I agree with Jack — indict, convict, recall, remove from office, and sentence to a long, long term at hard labour, and not Club Fed. The only unfortunate thing is the right of appeal that he will surely use. Also it is, in my mind, unconscionable for a “highly visible” lawyer to try to intimidate the prosecutor the way one reportedly has. Likewise, with Walker hiring lawyers, high powered criminal ones, long before he said he did, and then to say they were to advise him on paperwork etc, although not unequivocable proof of guilt, sure leaves a nasty smell in the air and suggests Walker has done something untoward.
I have a question — There was a comment from John Nichols that other money from the campaign was going to 2 more law firms. Is it permissible for the campaign to pay for legal expenses related to criminal charges or potential charges against a candidate that have no bearing on his election?
I love the comment made to John Nichols by John Dean — “Walker is more Nixonian than Nixon.” That sure says a lot.
Lynn, to the best of my understanding that is a campaign finance violation, because the money is going to criminal attorneys, not lawyers to help the campaign deal with the scandal. If Republicans there are responsible for enforcement, he will get away with that crime.
I am hopeful that Chisolm will file charges before the special election.
I am too, Patty.
well– Illinois did it with Blago– and Ryan– maybe they could serve their terms together ???– yes get the charges filed– so people can really know what the consequences of voting for him really are , It is my understanding Campaign money cannot be used for a criminal defense–
Blago and the Fartfuhrer cellies? ROTFLMAO!
Well two pretty boys together- why not– perfect Bend over buddies don’t ya think ?
AMEN!! 😀