Walker Crawls into Shell after Anemic Debate Performance

[hue]

http://www.politiscoop.com/us-politics/wisconsin-politics/1415-walker-crawls-into-shell-after-anemic-debate-performance.html

Milwaukee – Last night, the citizens of Wisconsin got a first-hand look at the gubernatorial candidates as they came together for their first of two head to head debates. Walker earlier in the day had tweeted that the debate should be “simple”, showing an air of undeserved confidence which quickly turned into outright panic, moments after the debate began.

Walker appeared to be stunned when confronted with tough questions regarding his out of state billionaire donors and travels, as well as being taken to task for releasing his own job numbers that conflict dramatically with those released by the non-partisan Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Tom Barrett made it a point to ask Gov. Scott Walker the questions that the mainstream media has failed to ask throughout the campaign, those being “Why won’t Scott Walker release the emails sent through the secret network that was set up in the Milwaukee County Executive office?” and “Why won’t Scott Walker release the details of his travel across the country?”

In both cases, Walker crawled into his shell like a little boy sticking his fingers in his ears screaming “I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you!” Barrett continued to question Walker’s claims of a budget surplus in Wisconsin just weeks before the election. Barrett says Walker has pulled out the credit card and forced future generations to pick up a 150 million dollar tab, just in interest, with his attempt to score political points just before the election. Walker had no answers and seemed dumbfounded that not everyone bought into his attempted “Boondoggle” of the issues.

[annabanana]

1. He was so shocked by the questions because no one

had ever asked him those before.

damn librul media

[hue]

6. Yeah Walker's used to Tea Party adoration. Doesn't do well with the truth tho..

[hrmjustin]

2. I was surprised at how well Barret did. I expected he...

...was just going through the motions because he thought it was over. If WI voters saw that debate then you have to say they would not vote for Walker. Do the right thing WI.

[Scuba]

3. More from the article...

After the debate, Walker dodged reporters and quickly left the venue, leaving spokeswoman Ciara Mathews to deal with the aftermath. It seemed as for the first time, the mainstream media did their job and not laydown for Scott Walker when they repeatedly grilled her on the question of whether or not Scott Walker will release his schedule from the past year, in which he met with billionaire donors, gave speeches and attended out of state fundraisers before the June 5th election. A recent investigative report showed Walker traveling around the country, using personal time far more than he was in state working or meeting with citizens.

Mathews appeared to resemble a deer caught in the headlights when asked 3 or 4 times on the subject, and each time she evaded answering the question, until finally acknowledging there will be no information forthcoming.

Those on the right are claiming Walker played it safe, but in truth, that’s all Walker had and when he ran out of talking points, tried to end the debate early by skipping the last question. This debate put Scott Walker’s character on display for all to see that he cannot be trusted to be honest or forthcoming with the citizens, and that his loyalty is not to the state, but special interests.

[DallasNE]

7. So, Any Data On How Wisconsin Voters

Scored the debate? While it is good to hear that partisans thought it went really well it is the voters in Wisconsin that really count. By the way, I have made two contributions to the GOTV effort in Wisconsin - the latest just yesterday.

[Scuba]

10. Thanks for your support!

[CrispyQ]

32. Me too!

https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraiser/29554

These are the fights my dollar contributions will go to this year.

The OP makes me . Come on Wisconsin!! Send a message to America that hacks like Walker will not be tolerated in the People's government anymore.

[zeemike]

4. I am watching it right now on Cspan

And it is the first time I really got a look at Walker...and I have known guys like that always clean cut and strait as a arrow...goes to church every Sunday to cover what is beneath....which is an angry man
When Barrett first got to him I could see the anger on his face...though his face is always that little boy true blue.
And I think he thinks he can always win people over with his charm....and he had all the talking points down pat.

Now the question is will he...or will they see something in Barrett they like....I did.

[goclark]

8. K and R

Great news!

[xtraxritical]

20. How could anyone vote for such a phony choir boy? He looks like Paul Ryans twin.

Vote Democratic!

[PragmaticLiberal]

28. I expect Romney to react the same way

when the presidential debates are aired.

[WillyT]

5. HUGE K & R !!!

[Iliyah]

9. I hope it true that independents

are moving towards Barrett, with that and the Dems, he should be able to win hopefully by a sizeable amount of votes because we all know if its close, the goppers will find a bag full of ballots with Rs.....

[Hatchetman]

11. The fix is in

They have already demonstrated election fraud in the Prosser justice election,I wholly expect the Democrats defeat,with no recourse,just as before!

[RBInMaine]

12. Please, paranoia isn't necessary. Donate, call, canvass, and DONATE AGAIN.

[NoQuarter]

26. VOTE!

For Pete's sake VOTE!

[JackHughes]

30. Republican election theft

Republicans just need to get it within 5% or so. They'll steal the rest -- just like with Prosser.

Maybe someday Democrats will figure this out.

[trickyguy]

13. As a Wisconsinite I couldn't be more pleased.

Tom Barrett, who I am working dilligently to elect, did an absolutely
stunning job in that debate right from the git go. He had Walker squirming and squeeking out
the same talking points from beginning to end. Barrett's questions about the
secret emails and the travel time were questions that everyone I know wants
the answers to. That debate was, I hope, a defining demonstration of the startling
difference between Barrett and Walker - good and not good. I was mighty proud of Tom Barrett and
will work even harder to get him elected on June 5.

[Iliyah]

15. Now that is what I want to HEAR!

yaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy

[SunSeeker]

14. Anyone with the pulse should be aware of the kind of man Walker is by now.

How there could be anyone in WI who still hasn't figure out that Walker is a lying, extreme, right wing schill of the Koch brothers is beyond me. Remember his recorded phone call with the fake Koch brother? I mean, geez, how can anyone other than a teabagger vote for this guy?

I find it so utterly depressing that Walker is favored to win. It means Citizens United has in fact killed our democracy. I contributed twice to the Barrett campaign, but they were tiny donations--meaningless in the face of the Koch bankroll. And it appears people will believe anything they hear in a Superpac ad--and only remember what happened last week (last year is fuzzy ancient history). Sigh.

[kentuck]

16. I guess it's too much..?

...to expect the press to follow up on these lying SOB's?

[madrchsod]

17. i listened to barrett on big ed`s radio show thrusday

he is the guy who should be running wisconsin. i had no doubt that walker was`t going to win jack shit and he did`t.

walker`s backers are wondering how in the hell they are going to save this clown from getting his ass kicked again.

oh yes during ed`s show barrett said the moderators for both debates were up standing journalists....

[Tiggeroshii]

18. barretts got 6 points to recovery so heres hoping this covered some ground!!

[Javaman]

19. my prediction: little scotty cancels any future debates in the short time left. nt

[Iwillnevergiveup]

21. Here's the link

http://www.c-span.org/Events/Wisconsin-Governor39s-Recall-Election-Debate/10737430973-2/

[Iwillnevergiveup]

21. Here's the link

http://www.c-span.org/Events/Wisconsin-Governor39s-Recall-Election-Debate/10737430973-2/

[Iwillnevergiveup]

23. Here's the link

http://www.c-span.org/Events/Wisconsin-Governor39s-Recall-Election-Debate/10737430973-2/

[Iwillnevergiveup]

25. WHOA!

Don't mean to suggest you watch the debate 3 times - kept getting a message my first post hadn't gone through.

[Blue Owl]

24. Dear Wisconsin: You Deserve Better

Ditch the Koched-up, google-eyed homunculus.

[gadjitfreek]

27. As much as I detest Walker and every molecule of oxygen tainted by his breath...

...I saw two guys tossing back and forth the same talking points for the whole hour. I guess it all comes down to whose facts you believe. When you outspend your opponent 25 to 1 and are barely ahead in the polls, it tells me that slightly more than half of those polled would have voted for Walker regardless of the money spent. It all comes down to voter turnout. The Democrats had better hit their GOTV effort HARD. This debate is not going to change anyone's mind, it will only solidify opinions already held.

[Scurrilous]

29. Heh!

[jonestonesusa]

31. One chance at a recall!

Let's do it, Wisconsin. The writing is on the wall to make this corporate lackey an ex-governor!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

33. June 5th

Last edited Sun May 27, 2012, 05:26 PM - Edit history (1)

That's a week from Tuesday. Tom Barrett did an outstanding job in the debate. If you have friends/family in Wisconsin and don't live there, CALL them. I got my brother in Eau Claire and a bunch of cousins in Clear Lake, Steven's Point and Amery.

KICK!

Edited for correct date to vote fercryingoutloud.

[The Wielding Truth]

34. Walkers recall should be the pin that bursts the T-Party bubble! This is a time for truth to win!

[Thinkingabout]

35. Walker never answered Barrett question

But his beady eyes knew what the truth is, just kept running his mouth on a different subject. I hope for this nation there will be a good outcome in Wisconsin and this will spread through our nation. Let's hope Walker loses the election and his freedom also. VOTE WISCONSIN!!!!!!