Editorial: Wisconsin must preserve impartiality of GAB

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"The GAB isn't totally independent because it depends on the state Legislature for its budget. The GAB does, however, have discretionary funds to investigate election discrepancies.

The 26 lawmakers who signed onto this bill — all of them Democrats, including state Sen. Dave Hansen of Green Bay — did so to shield the GAB from being subject to a state law passed in May that gave Walker veto power over administrative rules of state agencies. Prior to that, the agencies developed rules that were reviewed by the Legislature before going into effect. Walker said the process would be smoother if the rules were reviewed by his office first.

We believe it is important for the public to have confidence the GAB will not fall under the thumb of any political party or agenda. The upcoming year promises to be filled with political skirmishes associated with the organized effort to recall the governor and possibly some state legislators, and the national election. The GAB must be an equalizer to guarantee the will of the people is fulfilled.

The board was established four years ago and is comprised of six former judges who are nominated by a panel of four Wisconsin Appeals Court judges, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate. The board and its staff are committed to ensuring that Wisconsin elections are administered through open, fair and impartial procedures that guarantee that the vote of each individual "

Another reason the GAB is not so independent is that it allows the GOP to handle the election code for places like Waukesha and doesn't have any staff who deal with code... http://wn.com/Wisconsin_Protests__Explanation_Why_are_they_protesting_in_Wisconsin

The Code by the GOP is handled by Mike Huebsch: gave the drafting orders for the collective bargaining section of the budget bill. Huebsch's top political appointee, Cynthia Archer, served as a top aide to Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive.http://wisconsinwave.org/news/pr-watch-protesters-target-doa-wednesday

Mike Huebsch: He was an author of the groundbreaking Wisconsin Works welfare replacement legislation that shaped federal reform. He is a graduate of Oral Roberts University.http://www.doa.state.wi.us/section.asp?linkid=70&locid=12

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1. ALEC also operates like an arm of the Koch agenda

http://www.thenation.com/article/161973/koch-connection