In Wisconsin Fight, Officials Search Capitol for Democrats

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Jason1

So???? I still dont understand the reason for it. I voted for Kerry in 2004 even though it was pretty much expected he would lose to Bush. (which turned out to be wonderful, thanks America!)

When I say "lose the vote" I'm referring to voting on legislation not elections. The democrats do not have enough votes to stop the proposed legislation because they are the minority, so instead of allowing elections to have consequences, they are using a legislative rule to keep the vote from taking place.

Basically, they are overruling the democratic process in a Republic. When your elected representative is silenced, you are silenced.

So far, while some people are undecided on the issue, there is a 10 point ability advantage for the Republicans. The Democrats might be making strategic error.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ...de_with_unions