Kansans say “NO†to Walker’s radical brand of politics.
In the wake of mass protests of his attacks on working families in his home state, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has cancelled a high-priced Wichita fundraiser with Governor Brownback and RNC Chair Reince Priebus.
Thousands of Kansas workers led by the Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation and the Working Kansas Alliance had planned to protest Walker’s policies and his appearance at the fundraiser. Several busses full of protestors were set to arrive in Wichita from all corners of the state.
“Obviously this is a victory for working Kansans,†said Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation president Judy Pierce, “Governor Walker’s anti-worker policies have made headlines across the country, but Kansans are facing some of the very same attacks here courtesy of Governor Brownback.â€
“The fact that our own Governor would stand with Governor Walker sends an appalling message to Kansas working men and women. We are Kansas workers trying to make a living, put food on the table and pay our bills. But there are people in powerful positions in this state who would just as soon make that harder to do.â€
Walker is facing a recall election in his home state for his push to reduce wages and end collective negotiations for state workers in Wisconsin. Tickets for the event with Governor Brownback were going for as high as $15,000, but while facing a recall election Walker is able use a loophole in Wisconsin law to collect unlimited contributions from individual donors.
Like Brownback, Walker pushed though massive cuts to schools and health care in order to pay for tax breaks for CEOs and corporations.
“Governor Walker’s attacks on the middle class and working families are so unpopular he is facing a recall election in Wisconsin,†continued Pierce, “This week, Kansans stood up and sent our own message that we don’t want Walker’s radical brand of politics in Kansas, just as Ohio voters rejected similar anti-worker initiatives in their state at the ballot-box.â€
“The message is loud and clear: Americans just don’t support policies designed to hurt working families.â€
Solidarity Kansas! I stand with you here in Wisconsin!
Solidarity from Madison, WI – THANK YOU, KANSAS!!!
Thank You Kansas I am proud to stand with you-Madsion WI.
Yes! Solidarity works!
A couple of things jumped out at me on this article. I work hard to try to find non-logical leaps in written material and found one here.
Fearing Mass Protest Governor Walker Cancels Wichita Visit – says the headline. How do we know that? Maybe his daughter has a band concert or something. What is the source(s) for this information.
The first graph of the article talks about the protests in Wisconsin being the reason for his not coming to Kansas. How do we know that? Where did the information come from about his cancelling? Was it from his office or directly from him. Need a source. May he is coming and this is a ruse to get us to cancel the rally.
Hate to be so picky, but also hate it when our rhetoric is unsupported.
The top ticket to this event was $15,000. They don’t cancel this level of fundraiser lightly. There is no way to know for sure if they will just hold a secretive event somewhere else on some other day. All we know is that if Scott Walker or any other politician with an anti-worker agenda dares to stick their head up in our fair city, that working families will be there.
I’m with ya Marsha, a little more info would be nice. I just wonder what the sneaky bastards are up to. Probably moved it from Chesters to Charles and Liz’s house.
I just want to point out that the first paragraph of the article says “in the wake of…” – to mean, after the protests – not because of them. This much, as least, is true. It is also true to say “in the midst of protests”, because they haven’t stopped – nor will they. There is a “recall kick-off” rally on the 19th…in fact, there are several planned around the state in the next couple weeks.
But has he canceled because of protesters? I’m not so sure. He’s been enduring (ignoring) protesters since this started. “Where he goes, we go.” is the saying…and he simply continues to ignore the protesters – talks right through their chants as if they’re not there. I think it’s more likely the venue or date has changed, and if that is the case, I believe it will have been because of the protesters. If that happens, my guess is it will get out and there will be protesters, anyway.
Interesting comments. What are the odds, really, that a politician would cancel a fundraising event for any reason? Especially children’s programs. Those events are known well ahead of time.
Way to go WICHITA!!!!
We were actually hoping you could keep him.
SOLIDARITY from Wisconsin.
Sorry Chris we don’t want him either. Good luck with your efforts to kick his sorry a#$ out of office. Were with you guy’s in solidarity.
Thanks, Kansas. It’s rough up here in Wisconsin fighting billionaire puppets. The support from other states is just awesome.
Darnit! This would have been a great media event. I don’t mind allowing anti-worker swine to visit our fair city… So we can show em that we ARE in SOLIDARITY! Even in the “sleepy” midwest.
Oh well, we should still keep our ear to the ground, because I’m willing to bet they aren’t giving up on all of that bribe money.
Yea I was looking forward to getting out and showing Mr. Walker he’s not wanted in Kansas.
Wisconsinites thank you, Kansas, for your willingness to protest and for your solidarity!
You could protest anyhow! We do love to keep the republicans on their toes!
As a teacher in Madison, Wisconsin, I thank you Kansas, for standing strong in solidarity with us. We can never back down. R E C A L L W A L K E R !!!
From another Wisconsinite: Thank you Kansas! SOLIDARITY!!! No I don’t blame you for not wanting the scumbag either. But we’ll find a place for him – the unemployment line. Hoping prison is his ultimate destination though….
Thanks Kansas. We can’t wait to be rid of him!
Walker is a paid Koch brothers puppet. He has proven over and over that he does not give a damn about the working stiffs in Wisconsin, that’s why they are going to throw him out.
Thank you Kansas!
So proud of you folks in Wichita! I have a place in Matfield Green,KS……grew up in Wisconsin……and have been horrified of Walker’s shenanigans in Wisconsin….the guy is a crook, liar, and should be recalled. What is known locally about him in Wisconsin has never made the national press….specifically……he “dropped out” of Marquette University the last semester of his senior year. Do you know anyone who dropped out of college the last semester of their senior year? Nope….didn’t think so. The truth is, I believe, is that he was asked to leave. He had used several dirty tricks in a bid to be student president and was forced to withdraw from that race. I suspect there was other dirty stuff that we don’t know because Walker and Marquette made some sort of deal….or it just could be that all university stuff of a student is privileged info…probably the latter, conveniently.
It has been said that Walker was thrown out of Marquette. In addition, he had a “C” average. Who wants that working for the government.
Go Kansas! Solidarity.
MAN!!! THAT is too bad. I had my sign ready ahead of time for a change. Batteries in both camcorders, sound mikes and good clean lens on the still cameras. This WAS GONNA BE A MASSACRE!! Bless the UNION for all they do for the workers of Kansas. That was the difference!!! So glad to have the UNITY!! RECALL BROWNBACK NOW!
[...] Via Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation. [...]
[...] Via Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation. [...]
We the people are winning! Congrats
Thanks, Kansas for your support!
Kansas great job! If only all of Governor Walker’s fundraising could be so successfully thrawted.
Way to go kansas! We got your back Wisconsin! solidarity from live free or die NH! recall scott walker!
[...] "The Governor will no longer be appearing." The Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation was claiming credit for Walker's cancellation on its website: Thousands of Kansas workers led by the Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation and the [...]
Thank you for your commitment to the working class of this country. I am from Wisconsin and have been working hard to roll back the damage done by Walker and his counterparts. It is nice to know we have Kansans watching our back and helping in our fight!
I live Colorado now but I’m a Kansas native from Hutchinson Kansas. I loved all the comments on here from you all there in WI. I have a very good friend in Madison who is extremely active in all your efforts to recall Walker. Go for it in a big was, I am with you all the way.
I live in Colorado now but I’m a Kansas Native. I loved all the commnents on here from yoou all there in WI. I have a very good friend in Madison who is extremely active in all your efforts to recall Walker. Go for it in a big way, I am with you all the way.