The labor-backed progressive group We Are Wisconsin has launched its first television ad of the upcoming recall elections, targeting state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls).
Harsdorf is one of six Republican state senators facing recall in August, all of whom voted in March for the measure stripping public employees of most of their collective bargaining rights. Three Democrats also have recall elections this summer.
Personally, I think the ad is good. Straightforward and lets the voters know that their incumbent is just another politician.
This is going to be a busy summer. Democrats have to pick up only 3 seats without losing any of the seats where their members are targeted to take control of the senate and put the brakes on Scott Walker’s systematic destruction of employee rights and public education. Six rethuglicans are facing recalls, including Sen. Randy Hooper, who’s shacking up with a former aide and whose wife is supporting his recall.
You can help with the recall effort by going to We Are Wisconsin, or the Wisconsin Democratic Party website and making a donation. And if you want to take a nice vacation, Wisconsin is beautiful this time of year. Take a week and go volunteer on one of the recall campaigns.