Wisconsin

lutefisk

(3,974 posts) Thu Apr 10, 2014, 11:33 AM Apr 2014

Walker 56% - Burke 40%

With the just released Wisconsin Public Radio - St. Norbert poll showing Walker with a 59% approval rating and a 56% to 40% lead over Burke, I think it's time to take a serious look at our options. Burke never seemed totally committed to this race and she lacks the political skills to turn this around, imho. And she doesn't exactly inspire- how many Burke bumper stickers have you seen?

Tate screwed up big time with his fantasy of a completely untested but self funding candidate. I just can't see Burke winning in November. She's sinking and the Republican attack hasn't even started. The election is far enough away that there is still time for someone else to enter the race- someone with experience, someone who can inspire, someone who can win. If we're going to lose with Walker-lite, why not run a real Democrat. If we lose, at least we die on our feet and not our knees. We elected Baldwin, after all.

(page 6)

7. If the election for Governor in Wisconsin were held today, for whom would you be more likely to vote:
Republican Scott Walker or Democrat Mary Burke
Scott Walker ...................................................................... 55%
Mary Burke ....................................................................... 40%
Not Sure ............................................................................ 5%

Of Likely Voters (Definitely + Probably Vote):

Scott Walker ...................................................................... 56%
Mary Burke ....................................................................... 40%
Not Sure ............................................................................ 4%

http://www.wpr.org/wpr-st-norbert-college-wisconsin-survey-2014-highlights

http://www.snc.edu/sri/docs/2014/201404frequencies.pdf

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Walker 56% - Burke 40% (Original Post) lutefisk Apr 2014 OP

I still really want Kathleen Vinehout to go for it elfin Apr 2014 #1

That would work. lutefisk Apr 2014 #2

Goddamit, how do you do that? Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #5

Agree. She is way smart. Not as polished as Burke. postulater Apr 2014 #3

Jon Erprnbach n/t Pharaoh Apr 2014 #4

Too short. Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #6

The Trek outsourcing baggage is too much. Ed Suspicious Apr 2014 #7

That is worse than I could Imagine Big Tent Apr 2014 #8

Change the Electorate Big Tent Apr 2014 #9

elfin

(6,262 posts)

1. I still really want Kathleen Vinehout to go for it

Reply to lutefisk (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 11:46 AM

Apr 2014

Burke is a horrible candidate. I am so disappointed we are blowing this chance to get rid of Weasel Walker.

lutefisk

(3,974 posts)

2. That would work.

Reply to elfin (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 11:51 AM

Apr 2014

At least if we lose we lose with our heads held high. And we might even win...

It seems that one of the biggest concerns regarding Vinehout as a candidate is her "voice"???
Sheesh.

Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)

5. Goddamit, how do you do that?

Reply to lutefisk (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 05:12 PM

Apr 2014

You're channeling me again, and I ain't even dead.

Yes, I definitely remember Kathleen's voice giving out on her during the Recall primary campaign. Maybe she needs a voice coach & a microphone.

postulater

(5,075 posts)

3. Agree. She is way smart. Not as polished as Burke.

Reply to elfin (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 02:08 PM

Apr 2014

I think that is a good thing but some people don't get past the surface.

She identifies better with out-state people than Walker. She certainly could show some major differences between herself and Walker, something Burke may be less able to do.

She's a fighter too. Not a CEO-type but more of a from-the-people leader.

I wonder if it is the money or the injury that is keeping her out. Probably just the Party ignoring her and pushing Burke's money on us.

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)

4. Jon Erprnbach n/t

Reply to lutefisk (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 04:17 PM

Apr 2014

Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)

6. Too short.

Reply to Pharaoh (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 05:14 PM

Apr 2014

Actually, he always struck me as a viable potential candidate.

Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)

7. The Trek outsourcing baggage is too much.

Reply to lutefisk (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 08:51 PM

Apr 2014

It makes me dislike her and she's on my team. I follow her on Facebook and defend her often, but the pukes, and I believe that is paid pukes are nonstop. They're the first people to respond to her every status update and they hit her hard and mercilessly. She gets a smattering of defenders but she simply doesn't currently generate enough enthusiasm to best the republican hate. We need another candidate. Shame on the WI Democratic Party for throwing their support behind her for the wrong reasons and before they knew what they had. It was a terrible miscalculation. Terrible.

Big Tent

(85 posts)

8. That is worse than I could Imagine

Reply to lutefisk (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 01:54 PM

Apr 2014

I think we just need to talk about the lousy state of the Wisconsin Economy. If we attach Walker we are attaching the Cult of Personality. People might connect the lousy state of the Economy with Walker. The problem is we are losing young people in this state because economic potential is so much greater elsewhere.

Big Tent

(85 posts)

9. Change the Electorate

Reply to lutefisk (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 02:06 PM

Apr 2014

If Democrats want to try to appease the electorate that make up this poll we will lose every election! Remember this state has been Blue since 88. We need have a broad diverse coalition and expand the electorate. If 57% in this poll think Wisconsin is on the right track we probably want to look elsewhere for our voters.

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