Does Walker Need to Work with Minority?

It is the same saying every time one side loses:

James E. Causey is a Journal Sentinel editorial:

Now that Gov. Scott Walker has won his re-election bid, one of the first things he needs to do is explain how he plans on serving the 47% who voted against him.

Wisconsin remains divided, and last I checked, Walker is the governor of the entire state, not just the 52% who voted for him. All the state's citizens deserve to have their needs and interests represented — rich or poor, Republican or Democrat, regardless of race.

It is always convenient for them to push this agenda when they lose, but they always seem to forget this and call it a mandate for their side when they win.

So does Scott Walker need to explain how he plans on serving those who voted against him?  The plain and simple answer is no.  He does not.  Elections are won by a majority of voters and as long as you win, you don't need to do anything for the minority.  If the Left wants to push this, lets look at their record.  What did Democrats do when they won the House, Senate and Presidency?  The passed Obamacare without a single republican vote.  In fact they told the Minority they didn't need them at all and had a grand old time doing whatever they wanted.

With that being said, would it be a good thing for Gov. Walker to try and reach out to the Minority?  Absolutely.  Anytime you can work with the other side it is a good thing and tends to be very helpful overall.

The problem here is that the Minority hasn't shown any ambition in working with Gov. Walker.  They have supported the ridiculous outburst at the Capitol with all the protestors and the over the top behavior of some of them.  They backed the outburst even when some of them were criminal.  They resorted to name calling and personal attacks.  They also left the state instead of debating Act 10. 

Working together is a two way street.  It will take the Minority Leadership to eat some humble pie and be willing to go against the Union and the extreme left to sit down with Gov. Walker and work together.  Both sides will have to be willing to give.  The Minority always has to give more than the Majority.  That is the nature of politics.  Truth is, the Majority don't really need the Minority, they don't have to give to get things done. 

I have said it a million times over, when you make decisions as the Majority, remember that some day you will be the Minority.

James E. Causey is a Journal Sentinel editorial:

But here's my worry: Tuesday's victory will cause Walker to continue his "take it or leave it" approach, further dividing the state. This is not a time to dig in deeper just to score points. Those who voted for Democratic challenger Mary Burke still need to hold Walker accountable.

That above statement shows just how ready the left is to work with Gov. Walker.  Walker will continue his take it or leave it approach, further dividing the state?

What exactly has Gov. Walker done that is a "take it or leave it"?  Act 10?  Democrats decided they didn't want to debate or be a part of it.  He gave them the option to be a part of the process and instead they left the state and proclaimed their intent to kill it completely.  The Republicans found a way to pass the bill regardless of their move.  That one is squarely on them.  If they would have been there then they might have a gripe.

Further Divide the State?  Who exactly has been furthering the divide in the state?  Could it possibly be the Out of State Unions and the Democrats?  How about the Democratic Party Leader, both State and Nationally?  Statements made by Debbie Wasserman Schultz?  "Scott Walker has given women the back of his hand. I know that is stark. I know that is direct. But that is reality."  or "What Republican tea party extremists like Scott Walker are doing is they are grabbing us by the hair and pulling us back. It is not going to happen on our watch." 

Gov. Walker doesn't need the Minority party, but they do need him.  They can sit on the sidelines and wait until the next election or they can be a part of continuing to move the state forward.  The decision is really up to the Minority Party.  If they try to be a part of it and get shut out, then that would be a problem for Gov. Walker and Republicans, but if they sit it out and continue to just complain and not be a part of it, that doesn't stop Gov. Walker or the Republicans and again will hurt the Democrats next election.