After President Obama won the 2008 election and unpopular policies began being pushed back at by Republicans, Democrats were consistently taking to the air using the phrase "elections have consequences" in order to imply Republicans were obligated to step aside and let such things as Obamacare and the stimulus pass. They were right. In 2010, Republicans racked up historic gains in Congressional elections as a result of the unpopular policies.
Meanwhile, Democrats couldn't take there own advice as they also lost several state governerships, most notably, in Wisconsin where Republican Scott Walker and a Republican held legislature passed legislation restricting some collective bargaining rights of public employees. Reaction was swift as Democrats, mindful that elections have consequences, moved to recall Mr. Walker and several Republican legislators. Tonight, that recall election moves forward and Democrats are already showing indications they have no intention of abiding by the consequences of another loss.
Only four hours into the voting, Democrats began complaining of phone calls to constituents in which they were supposedly told that if they had signed the recall petition, they did not need to vote. 400 attorneys are already lined up by Democrats to institute a recount. The Eric Holder Justice Department announced they would be keeping an eye on the voting as well, ensuring compliance with the Voting Rights Act. No word on whether or not that includes any New Black Panthers with billy clubs at polling places. All this as Mr. Walker went in to election day with an apparent lead.
At this point, it appears Mr. Walker will hold his seat. Whether or not Democrats will abide by the result remains in doubt.
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