Wisconsin Democrats stay in Illinois, await compromise

Wisconsin's 14 state senate Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on a bill that would limit collective bargaining for public workers had no plans to return on Sunday, a spokesman said.

"I think obviously people would like to move forward with this and find an agreement that protects workers' rights and balances the budget," said Mike Browne, spokesman for Democratic state senate minority leader Mark Miller.

Asked when the Democrats would return to Wisconsin from various locations in Illinois, Browne said, "Not today."

Republican Gov. Scott Walker said in a "Meet the Press" interview on Sunday that limits to collective bargaining were needed to address the state's budget deficit. He said the Democrats should come back, debate and vote.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker said (...) that limits to collective bargaining were needed to address the state's budget deficit. He said the Democrats should come back, debate and vote.