Monday, August 8, 2011

WI recall by the numbers

(UPDATE: Added pvsly omitted link to item 36.)
7: Things you should know about Tuesday's election, according to Alternet. They include voter suppression, corporate cash and the Tea Party (pulling out all the stops).

30: Number of millions of dollars being spent on the recall elections.

3: Number of Wisconsin state Senate seats the Democrats need to pick up in order to take control of the Senate.

2012: Year when Wisconsin's Voter ID takes effect.

0: Number of times American voters have recalled more than two legislators in a single year.

36: Number of things for which you can thank a union, starting with weekends, all breaks at work, paid vacation, FMLA.

0: Places Koch whore Gov. Scott Walker has been seen lately.

And here's a tweet we like:
@TheNewDeal: Let's Dedicate This Tues. to Every Union Worker Who Fought, Bled, and Died for Rights We Enjoy Everyday