I am opposed to recalls except for the most drastic of circumstances.
I think they should be used for criminal or morally offensive behavior, but I don't think they should be used for policy differences. That's why we have elections every several years.
Having said that, I'm virtually positive that Gov. Scott Walker is going to be recalled and we are going to have another election for governor.
I'm not a Walker supporter, but as a good Democrat, I have a serious concern about this recall election.
Who's going to run against Walker? Right now, the candidate cupboard seems pretty bare.
Russ Feingold seems pretty satisfied in private life. Mayor Tom Barrett has two unsuccessful runs for governor under his belt.
After those two names, the list looks like something we need Santa to fill. There are, of course, a host of Madison Democrats who would love to both run for and be governor, but nobody up there makes your heart beat fast.
New Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is a slight possibility, but he's so new it would cost a fortune to get him well-known. Since he already has a fortune that might not be impossible, but I highly doubt whether he'd even consider it.
I think one of the worst things that could happen is that organizers get the 540,000 signatures to force the election and then have a second or third tier candidate get his tail whipped by Walker.
Make no mistake about it. Walker will have unlimited funds, the power of incumbency and a reputation as a tireless and fearless campaigner on his side. It's going to take someone with a pocket full of magic to make this even a contest.
With a history in Milwaukee stretching back decades, Dave tries to bring a unique perspective to his writing, whether it's sports, politics, theater or any other issue.
He's seen Milwaukee grow, suffer pangs of growth, strive for success and has been involved in many efforts to both shape and re-shape the city. He's a happy man, now that he's quit playing golf, and enjoys music, his children and grandchildren and the myriad of sports in this state. He loves great food and hates bullies and people who think they are smarter than everyone else.
This whole Internet thing continues to baffle him, but he's willing to play the game as long as OnMilwaukee.com keeps lending him a helping hand. He is constantly amazed that just a few dedicated people can provide so much news and information to a hungry public.
Despite some opinions to the contrary, Dave likes most stuff. But he is a skeptic who constantly wonders about the world around him. So many questions, so few answers.
