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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Democrats took a stand, and Television news coverage took a pass.

Why didn't WISC and WKOW cover the Democratic recusal and protest over the Republicans outrageous "reform" bill changing the states campaign finance laws? It was important for the public know for future reference what party was responsible for this open door to corruption, and what party fought it to the bitter end.

WPT's Here and Now thankfully stepped up with this short but respectful look at the Democratic recusal:


Rep. Peter Barca: "We'll be the only state in the nation ... we'll be the only one that will allow zero disclosure and NO DISCLAIMER."

Rep. Latonya Johnson: "The real reason that I'm recusing myself from voting for this bill Mr. Speaker, is because it SUCKS. THIS BILL SUCKS.
Here and Now also put together a video feature covering the WPR and WPT Wisconsin Survey by St. Norberts College. It appears the public's not too happy with the direction Walker and the Republicans are taking Wisconsin. Better late than never? I wish that were so:


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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Interesting observation, John. Did TV not want to report it because they're on the gravy train of all this campaign cash, and they don't want the people to find out a big reason why this corrupt system exists?

    Jake formerly of the LP

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  2. DemocurmudgeonOctober 25, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Possibly, but the lack of coverage for something so roundly criticized by Republicans it's at a whole different level. Something is wrong.

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