January 05, 2012
Weekly Democratic Address: "Year of secrecy and power grabs puts Wisconsin democracy at risk"
Posted 18:13PM on January 05 2012 by Ryan Alexander | User Comments (1)
Categories: Recall HQ, Scott Walker |
Tags: Brian pierick, Criminal corruption probe, Kevin kavanaugh, Milwaukee county district attorney john chisholm, Operation freedom, Peter barca, Scott walker, Timothy russell
The secrecy and appearance of corruption that has marred Wisconsin government this past year leaves our state's reputation in tatters. And the abuses of power that took place during this secretive, dishonest approach to governing, impact every other issue we face.
This year began with the governor "dropping the bomb" of effectively killing collective bargaining for public workers. He expected a rushed vote without debate or scrutiny in less than a week. And he refused to sit down, look his employees in the eye and talk about it.
