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Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 02:27 PM Jun 2014

BOOM: Prosecutors allege that Scott Walker was at the center of a nationwide criminal scheme

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Newly released documents show prosecutors are alleging Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was at the center of a nationwide "criminal scheme" to illegally coordinate with outside conservative groups.

The documents were filed as part of an ongoing lawsuit challenging the probe by the conservative group Wisconsin Club for Growth. They were ordered publicly released Thursday by a federal appeals court judge after prosecutors and the Wisconsin Club for Growth did not object.

One of the filings from prosecutors outlines previously unknown details about the investigation that began in 2012 as Walker was facing a recall election.

Prosecutors say Walker, his chief of staff and others who worked for him were discussing illegal coordination with a number of national groups and prominent figures, including GOP strategist Karl Rove.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/19/scott-walker-prosecutors_n_5512116.html

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BOOM: Prosecutors allege that Scott Walker was at the center of a nationwide criminal scheme (Original Post) Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 OP
Good by Walker!! Peacetrain Jun 2014 #1
John D'oh Blue Owl Jun 2014 #2
C'mon, Club for a Growth... louis-t Jun 2014 #3
knr morningfog Jun 2014 #4
Walker looks as dumb as a rock Doctor_J Jun 2014 #5
He's like college sophomore smart. Just enough intelligence to make him a bit dangerous, but mostly Ed Suspicious Jun 2014 #16
A classic example Oilwellian Jun 2014 #19
Someone once said he looks like he just stepped on a rake and got bonked in the nose. Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2014 #20
Please get rid of this loser somehow IronLionZion Jun 2014 #6
I have another name problem - I'm too old intaglio Jun 2014 #7
If it is illegal for Walker why isn't it illegal for Rove Bandit Jun 2014 #8
This might be the stick that breaks the back... IthinkThereforeIAM Jun 2014 #27
When I look into Scott Walker's eyes, I know there is nothing behind them Jack Rabbit Jun 2014 #9
I have said many, many time that walker is blank behind his eyes..nothing there... movonne Jun 2014 #13
Walker doesn't so much look dumb to me..... dawnie51 Jun 2014 #10
Shocking. The man is corrupt to his slimy core. EEO Jun 2014 #11
Does this mean he will be indicted? mysuzuki2 Jun 2014 #12
Oh please please please... sheshe2 Jun 2014 #14
K&R + bluecheddar link bobthedrummer Jun 2014 #15
I don't really want to hear "alleged," I want to hear "indicted." Ed Suspicious Jun 2014 #17
Maybe a pre-election perp walk would shock our Wisconsin conservative voters back to our happier Ed Suspicious Jun 2014 #18
How much play will our so-called "liberal" media give this? Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #21
So does the fact they're willing to name names... malthaussen Jun 2014 #22
when's the indictment? NYtoBush-Drop Dead Jun 2014 #23
- Takket Jun 2014 #24
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #25
So when are they going to indict that sleepy eyed dope? catbyte Jun 2014 #26
 

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)
5. Walker looks as dumb as a rock
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 02:44 PM
Jun 2014

I doubt if he's smart enough to coordinate a softball game. Probably his minions did this. Here is hoping he gets sent to a max security private prison.

Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)
16. He's like college sophomore smart. Just enough intelligence to make him a bit dangerous, but mostly
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 05:25 PM
Jun 2014

dangerous to himself, thankfully.

IronLionZion

(45,380 posts)
6. Please get rid of this loser somehow
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 02:48 PM
Jun 2014

it would be sweet to have him hauled off to prison and have Dems win the election, in any order.

Bandit

(21,475 posts)
8. If it is illegal for Walker why isn't it illegal for Rove
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 03:53 PM
Jun 2014

The act of coordinating is illegal so why aren't all parties equally guilty?

IthinkThereforeIAM

(3,075 posts)
27. This might be the stick that breaks the back...
Tue Jun 24, 2014, 03:13 AM
Jun 2014

... of the right wing centralized campaign machines. I am talking RICO, as I have mentioned for over a decade. The wording in this OP reeks of RICO violations, IMHO. And thus, Rove et al...

Jack Rabbit

(45,984 posts)
9. When I look into Scott Walker's eyes, I know there is nothing behind them
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 05:06 PM
Jun 2014

I find it very hard to believe he was running this operation.

When one says "Walker" and "follow the money" in the same sentence, we have a pretty good idea where it leads.
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dawnie51

(959 posts)
10. Walker doesn't so much look dumb to me.....
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 05:09 PM
Jun 2014

as he looks venal, dead eyes, just a soulless POS. Everytime I see him on TV or a picture, I want to vomit.

malthaussen

(17,175 posts)
22. So does the fact they're willing to name names...
Sat Jun 21, 2014, 10:17 AM
Jun 2014

... indicate that they think they've built sufficient case for an indictment?

-- Mal

Takket

(21,528 posts)
24. -
Sun Jun 22, 2014, 05:26 PM
Jun 2014

When is the indictment and when will the Wisconsin legislature move ahead with impeachment proceedings?

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