The Hotline:
“Obama made his first visit to Wisconsin in over a year this week, and
we were reminded of why he’s been absent for so long. Last year’s
dispute over collective bargaining triggered a series of state Senate
recalls in the Badger State — but in districts Republicans won in 2008,
even as Obama carried the state by double digits. So his presence would
not have been helpful. But next up is a different type of recall, a
statewide affair in which turnout will matter, regardless of where in
the state it comes from. Obama will have a decision to make about how
closely he wants to tether himself to the Democratic nominee in the
near-certain recall. And how close he stays will say a lot about what
the White House thinks the chances of defeating Gov. Scott Walker look
like.”
“Walker is looking to extend the delay in the Wisconsin’s
recall process as long as possible. Due to a quirk in the state’s
campaign finance law, Walker can raise unlimited funds until the date of
the election is set, allowing him to further bolster his already
massive campaign warchest.”
