Walker recall drive collects 10,000 signatures from Walworth County
ELKHORN — Out of the one million signatures collected in 60 days during the petition drive to remove Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from office, an estimated 10,000 signatures were collected by Walworth County volunteers, according to a story on the Huffington Post Politics blog by Mary Bottari.
The estimate is some 2,000 more than volunteers' goal. Ellen Holly, a United Wisconsin coordinator in Walworth County who is quoted in the story, said she was buoyed by the results, but still a bit sad to have to start a recall in the first place.
"I've never lived somewhere had I had to recall my government before," Holly said.
In Delavan, the town where Walker grew up, volunteers had set up a recall stop at Tower Park downtown, where circus-animal statues mark the city's circus heritage.
Holly called the site a "hot spot" for volunteers, adding their first day there drew plenty of traffic from drivers pulling up to sign the recall.
See the full story HERE
There are currently 55,060 registered voters--with 21 new voters pending as of today -- according to the office of the county clerk in Walworth County.
In a Nov. 5, 2010 report from the state, the clerk's office noted that 35,118 county residents -- not including military or overseas personnel -- voted for Walker in the Nov. 2 election.
More: Live feed from the Government Accountability Board's recall center. WATCH
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Jan 19, 2012 at 7:41 p.m.
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It only means 80% didn't take the time--including me as I knew it was a no brainer...I didn't vote for him and will gladly vote for anyone against him in the recall..he has lost over 3,900 jobs in December alone...he doesn't care about anyone except those with money...can't wait until you are gone and it won't be soon enough for the people of Wisconsin who now wish they hadn't voted for you.....especially your own hometown LOL!!!!!
Jan 19, 2012 at 12:08 p.m.
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miltonlib, thanks for catching that error. The 35,118 figure is indeed the total number of voters in the 2010 election. According to the Walworth County Clerk's office, the number of those in the county who cast votes for Walker was 22,733.
Jan 19, 2012 at 10:26 a.m.
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No matter what you say, for Walworth County, 18% of registered voters signing the petition is HUGE! And it's 28% of all Walworth County residents who voted in that election. The voting numbers in the article are incorrect. 35,118 people didn't vote for Walker. That was the total number of voters.
Jan 19, 2012 at 9:39 a.m.
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so that means at least 80% of voters did not sign the recall.
Jan 19, 2012 at 8:38 a.m.
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10,000 is a pittance in view of the number of voters....Thank God for Governor Scott Walker!! Did you know there is millions of taxpayers dollars in obamacare for unions????
Jan 18, 2012 at 1:39 p.m.
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Walworth county will support Walker again!
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