Wisconsin Voters Now Turn to 2015 Supreme Court Race

If you thought that you were good to go for two years before any major election hits Wisconsin, you would be wrong.

The 2015 race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court will again be a partisan bitter battle.  Ala the David Prosser Battle.

This time it will pit the Left Leaning Justice Ann Walsh Bradley against a Conservative Challenger not yet determined.

The Left went all in against Justice Prosser and lost that battle.  They now will be fighting to stay relevant in the Supreme Court.  Losing this battle will set up the Wisconsin Supreme Court to be Conservative for quite some time.

The Conservatives appear to be looking toward Milwaukee County for their Challenger.  Judge Rebecca Bradley is drawing a lot of attention.  She was appointed to the bench in 2012 by Gov. Walker and won her seat back against a tough challenge.

JSOnline:

According to complete, unofficial returns, Bradley took 54% of the vote to 46% for Janet Protasiewicz, a veteran prosecutor backed by the area's leading Democrats.

Being able to win in Liberal Milwaukee County will definitely be a bonus in a state wide election.  Especially against an opponent who had the backing of Wisconsin's Democratic Elite.

JSOnline:

Protasiewicz won endorsement from Democrats such as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, District Attorney John Chisholm, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, and most leading Democratic legislators, aldermen and county supervisors. She also had the backing of several major labor groups and more than a dozen Milwaukee circuit judges.

Swift Change by DA and GAB In John Doe Investigations

Strange how this all happens on the day of the Election.

Right Wiscosnsin:

MADISON, Wis. – In a court filing that one constitutional law expert calls a “stunning reversal,” the Government Accountability Board appears to concede that the “legal theory” driving the secret John Doe investigation into Wisconsin conservatives is legally “indefensible.”

A joint motion filed by both parties on Election Day in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee stipulates that a court-issued injunction preventing the accountability board and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm from enforcing a constitutionally suspect section of Wisconsin campaign finance law will remain in force.

The agreement also halts further proceedings before U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa, while Milwaukee-based Citizens for Responsible Government Advocates, a conservative 501(c)(4) group, petitions the state Supreme Court to hear the case.

A constitutional law expert tells Wisconsin Reporter that the GAB and the district attorney have essentially “rolled over” on the merits of CRGA’s case, and that the accountability board and the DA are coming to terms with the fact that their interpretation of state campaign finance law is indefensible.

“Really this is just stunning,” said the legal expert, who asked to remain anonymous due to his proximity to the case. “A couple of months ago this is the legal theory that John Chisholm was defending to the hilt. At this point, the state has rolled over on the issue and agreed that their own conduct must be enjoined.”

Also in the Story there is this:

One attorney close to the case tells Wisconsin Reporter that because plaintiffs have argued that the prosecutors have abused their First Amendment rights, there’s a strong likelihood that CRGA would be successful in its claims against the Government Accountability Board and Chisholm.3

“Given the situation, the way I would read the statutes and the regulations, I don’t think there is any way to say (plaintiffs) don’t have the likelihood of success,” said the source, who also asked not to be identified due to his proximity to the case.

Biggest Vote Getter in Milwaukee?

The Election was quite the night for the GOP in Wisconsin and across the U.S., but who was the biggest vote getter in Milwaukee County?

Mary Burke?  The Democratic Candidate for Governor.  The Chosen one that President Obama, Michelle Obama and Former President Clinton all came to help. 

Nope.

How about Susan Happ?  The choice of the Democrats for Attorney General. 

Nope.

How about the Minimum Wage Vote?  That has to be the biggest vote getter.  They have been holding rallies with Gwen Moore.  Of course, that is it.

Nope.

Couldn't be Gov. Walker.  Milwaukee County is way too deep a shade of blue for that to happen.  So we know it wasn't him.

Who could it be?

How about Sheriff David Clarke?  Ding, Ding, Ding.  WINNER!!!!

Sheriff Clarke.  The very same man who the Democrats went after with everything they had in the primary.  The man that Mayor Barrett and County Exec Abele spent considerable time and money to defeat in the primary. 

Guess what?  He got more votes than Mary Burke, Gov. Walker or even the Minimum Wage vote.

Top Liberal Media Responses to 2014 Mid-Term Elections

MRC TV:

Meet America's Youngest Lawmaker

Saira Blair will become the youngest State Lawmaker in the United States when she takes office in the West Virginia Delegates.

The 18 year old West Virginia University Freshman won election on Tuesday against attorney Layne Diehl, a Democrat.

She turned 18 in July and came in just barely old enough to serve in the West Virginia Delegates. 

FOX News:

The young Republican told Fox News on Thursday that she hopes her candidacy helps encourage her conservative contemporaries to get more involved.

"I think they're afraid to be open about their views," Blair told Fox News. "I hope that, you know, being open that it's okay to have the same views as your grandparents, I'm hoping that some more young people will stand for their beliefs."

Her father who is a State Senator might not have known just what he had when his daughter was shadowing him and helping on his campaigns.

Congratulations Saira.  We need more young people to step up and get involved. 

Who Will the Next President Be

Now that this Mid-Term election is over and we are just waiting on a few votes yet to come in, the focus now shifts two years down the road to the next Presidential Election.

Who will the Next President Be?

I don't know the Who, but I will say that I believe that the next President will be Republican.  The voters have gotten into a grove of alternating.  They were tired of what the Republicans had done and so they voted anyone but Bush to get Obama Elected the first time.  Now if this election tells us anything, at this point the electorate is saying anyone but Democrats.  This will bode well for the GOP if it doesn't make a major mistake between now and then. They have a fairly decent group of possibilities.  Now we have to see who moves to the forefront.  The Democrats haven't really shown their hand yet.  Other than Hillary Clinton, who early on has received a less than enthusiastic response.

The Republicans have been handed a gift from the Voters and need to take advantage of it.  They need to lay out an agenda and stick to it.  In that agenda they need to look at what are top of mind for the Voters.  Look no further than Wisconsin and they can find that.  Gov. Scott Walker has been able to win 3 elections in 4 years in what has traditionally been a blue state.  He has been able to balance the budget and lower taxes.  He has been able to build a better business climate and improve the jobs picture.  These moves, although not popular with the unions and many public workers, has drawn a thumbs up from the voters.  He has tackled the hard choices and made those decisions even in the face of criticism.  He didn't shy away from them just because he might be recalled.  He did what he thought was right regardless of the political consequences.  He was rewarded for those decisions.  A vast majority agree that even though they don't always agree with his decisions, he is someone who gets things done.

Obama has been the biggest gift that Voters have given to the GOP.  Follow that up with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.  Keeping them around for the next two years will only help the Republicans to win the Presidency back.

This trio of Democrats have proven time and again that they don't care what the American People want.  They believe that what the American People need is what they tell them they need. 

Harry Reid has spent his entire time as Senate Majority Leader protected the President.  How many bills have made it to a vote in the Senate?  How many Budgets have been passed under the Democrats?  Harry Reid's claim to fame is changing the Senate Rules so that the Democrats could take votes without allowing the Minority any say in the matter.

Speaker Vos Going After John Doe and GAB

Wisconsin Speaker Robin Vos spoke out a day after the election that saw Republicans make massive gains in every area of politics.  The gained seats in the House of Representatives, Senate, Governors and also took control of all but 7 states in their Legislatures.

What was on the Speaker's Mind?  Making changes to Wisconsin's John Doe Law and the Government Accountability Board.  Both of them will be on the Legislative Agenda. 

Cue Democrats Heads Exploding.

You can bet the Democrats will be crying foul.  They have lived and died by on the politically motivated John Doe Investigations into Gov. Walker.  Never mind that neither of them have been able to come close to finding anything on the Governor.  They have been able to use them to smear the Governor and Republicans across the state. 

The problem for the Democrats is, a vast Majority of the Voters in Wisconsin have seen right through the John Doe Investigations.  They have seen them as a political witch hunt by the Left. 

Dems Say Voters Want Them to Work Together

Why is it that when the Democrats become the Minority they always claim that what the Voters want is for both parties to work together?

While the Democrats held the Majority they sure didn't feel that way.  As a matter of fact, wasn't it Obama who famously coined the phrase "I Won" in 2009?

I don't think that there is really any question that the Citizens of America wish that their Leaders would work together.  However, the truth of the matter is, the Majority doesn't have to work with the Minority.  The Majority always sets the agenda.  It is up to the Minority to be a part of the process.

Chris Larson Is Part of the Problem

Looks like the State Democrats are ready to work with Gov. walker

Chris Larson Press Release

“However, at the end of the day, the truckloads of dark Tea Party money special interests dumped into negative smear tactics, along with the GOP’s gerrymandered districts, proved to have rigged this election too far in the Republicans’ favor.

“The Wisconsin Republicans’ politics of fear and division has unnecessarily damaged our pride and values as a state, and it will take much effort to repair their extreme actions. To that end, Senate Democrats remain as dedicated as ever to help return balance and fairness to our state.

“Over the past four years under extreme Republican control – the most divisive period in state history – it is clear that Wisconsin’s neighbors and families want their elected representatives working together on common-sense solutions to the issues and problems we all face.

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.

Second Guessing Begins for Democrats in Wisconsin

Now that the election is over and the Democrats in Wisconsin had a bad night, let the second guessing and attacks begin. 

These are from the DPW Facebook Page:

Right Wisconsin

Mike Tate is a gift from the political gods.   However, the fact that he has remained the standard bearer for the Wisconsin Democrats as long as he has is an indictment of the entire party more than it is of him.  He’s doing the best he can.  They are the ones that keep putting this political and strategic ignoramus in charge.  We really need to make sure he stays in place.  He is the Wayne Fontes of Wisconsin politics. No matter how bad things look for the GOP, we can look over and see Coach Tate pacing the Dem sidelines and realize we’ve still got a pretty good chance for a win.

Huge Night of GOP Victories in National Politics

It didn't take that long after the polls started closing before it was clear that the GOP in for a historic night.

Just two (2) days ago Debbie Wasserman Schultz insisted that the Democrats will hold the Senate.  The Democrats also thought that even if they lose the Senate they will add to their list of Democratic Governors across the Country.

Boy were they ever wrong!!!

The Republicans quickly started turning the Senate to Red.  The thought going in was that the Republicans might pick up 6 Senate seats, enough to turn the Senate Red, but it will be an uphill fight.  However by the time the night was over, it wasn't much of an uphill fight at all.  They picked up 7 and have a good chance yet to make it 9 and an outside possibility of making it 10.

Pick ups in the Senate:

 Arkansas - Tom Cotton beat Incumbent Dem Mark Pryor 57%-39%
Colorado - Cory Gardner beat Incumbent Mark Udall 49%-45%
Iowa - Joni Ernst beat Democrat Bruce Braley 52%-44%
Montana - Steve Daines beat Democrat Amanda Curtis 58%-40%
North Carolina - Thom Tillis beat Incumbent Kay Hagan 49%-47%
South Dakota - Mike Rounds beat Democrat Rick Weiland 50%-30%
West Virginia - Shelley Moore Capito beat Democrat Natalie Tennant 62%-34%

Right now the Republicans have control of the Senate with a 52-45 Majority.  However there are a three (3) seats still not decided. 

Alaska - Dan Sullivan leading Democrat Mark Begich 49%-45% with 73% counted
Louisiana - Going to a Run off.  Most think this will end up going Republican
Virginia - Mark Warner leading Republican Ed Gillespie by 12,000 votes with 95% counted.

The Democrats went all out after Mitch McConnell in Kentucky.  They felt they had a good chance to unseat him.  However those ambitions fell short when McConnell won easily 56%-41%.  They also thought that they had a really good shot at unseating Pat Roberts in Kansas.  Pulling the Democrat off the ticket to try and push more votes to the Independent.  That also failed when Roberts won 53%-42%.

The House of Representatives also represented a bad night for the Democrats.  The GOP is projected to win at least 12 seats and increase their majority.  This will push them past a major milestone and give them a majority not seen since 1946.

For the Republicans, the night couldn't have gotten better.  But it did.  They were also able to take over some deep Blue States at the Governor level.  The GOP was able to stave off some heavy spending and full push by the Democrats in Wisconsin, Walker won 52%-47%.  They also won Ohio and Florida.  Then came the icing on the cake.  They turned Maryland, Massachusetts and Illinois all Red.  What!?

Yes.  Republican Bruce Rauner was able to beat Democratic Incumbent Governor Pat Quinn 51%-46% in Obama's back yard.  Illinois went Red in the Governors Race.

Republicans could also pick up Vermont.  The race is too close to call.  Democrat Peter Shumlin is beating Scott Milne by about 2,000 votes with 79% counted.

MSNBC Ed Schultz Shocked at Walker Win

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Became Less Relevant

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, It's Editorial Board and Dan Bice, became less relevant after this election.

After dedicating so much space in the pages of their paper to push the Mary Burke agenda and their attempts to muddy the waters for Gov. Walker, they are again proven to be less relevant than even before.  They did everything possible to keep the John Doe Investigation front and center during this election cycle.  Making sure to put the Governor dead center in the mix of the John Doe and rebuked every report that showed Walker was clear of both John Doe I and II.

They went on the attack on behalf of the Burke Campaign and provided cover for the Milwaukee DA every time that information came out that shed the John Doe Investigation in a bad light.  The Court Hearings that stopped the investigation, information about the true motives behind the investigation, and multiple reports that Walker had done nothing wrong.  The Journal Sentinel was right there to try and pull Walker back in.

The Journal Sentinel even went on the attack when information surfaced about Burke and her time at Trek.  They immediately attacked the people who spoke out about Burke.  They got dirty and attacked them.  I don't know if it was because they were upset that they didn't know or if they knew and just didn't want their Candidate to go down in flames.  Well it didn't work.

So now we can get ready for John Doe III and the Journal Sentinel can fire up their presses to get ready to try and go after the Governor yet again. 

If you wonder why you are becoming more and more irrelevant?  Maybe because you have a losing formula and keep doubling down on it.  How about you get out and try something different?  How about you report the news?  You are suppose to be a Newspaper.

Big Night for GOP in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has always been known as a Blue State, but that appears to be continuing to change.  Even with all the National Union Money and National Democratic Party help, the GOP continues to win.

The Governors race went pretty much as I expected.  Actually finishing right where I thought it would at 52%-47%.  It took the National Networks a lot longer to call it than I thought, however the result was dead on.  Walker has the ability to get his voters out.  Walker won 56 Counties and lost only 16.  Seven (7) of the Counties Walker lost, he lost by less than 1,000 votes.

The Attorney General's race was a negative race.  Although still not as close as some expected.  I had expected that Schimel would win, but was surprised at how close it was.  Schimel won all but 14 counties, but the margins were tighter than in the Governors race. Happ wasn't even able to carry her own county.

The big surprise of the night was how tight the race for Secretary of State was.  LaFollette is a main stay of the Democrats and the Left and never considered to be in trouble.  However the race was a much tighter race than expected across the state.  He was able to hold on and win, but not before some nail biting on the Democratic side.

Republican were also able to hold the numbers in the U.S. House of Representatives by holding 4 of the 7 seats.  None of those races were considered close.

In the Wisconsin Senate, the Republicans won 11 of the 15 races across the state. They also increased their majority here by 1.

In the Wisconsin Assembly the Republicans won 33 of the 51 seats and two are still not decided because the vote count is too close.  In both of those the Republican is winning, but by less than 100 votes.  If the Republicans win those then they will go 35-16 in the Assembly.  The Assembly Republicans now have a majority not seen in 50 years.

Overall the election in Wisconsin was a blockbuster for Walker.  If the Democrats and the Unions wanted to make this election as a rebuke of the Walker Agenda, they failed miserably.

Mike Tate and Chris Larson have to be wondering what went so wrong.

Mike Tate the State Democratic Party Chairman will likely be out.  He has failed to put together a winning game against the Governor in 3 straight elections and saw his party lose more seats in the state legislature.

Chris Larson as Minority Leader has seen his plans go up in smoke.  He became even more of a Minority Leader and has become inconsequential in Wisconsin Politics.  This very well could spell the end for him as the Minority Leader.  We will all be better off for that.

MSNBC Election Coverage Explodes

Watching the MSNBC Election Coverage was like watching a complete implosion of Liberal Commentators.

There was very little that they had to say that could be considered content or even News Worthy.

Instead the entire panel spent the whole time trying to blast the Republican Party.  They just couldn't help themselves but talk about how the winners were going to do nothing but cause problems.

They must have forgotten that it was the people of America who elected these people.  It was the decision of the voters.

It is no wonder that they struggle in the ratings and have become so irrelevant when it comes to news.  They can't help but push their agenda on their viewers.

I couldn't help but watch. I will say it was entertaining to watch them explode every time another Republican won.

Mary Burke Forgot The Campaign Was Over

Watching the Mary Burke Concession Speech, I think she forgot that she wasn't campaigning any more.

Nobody told her how to handle losing.

She spent her entire speech still campaigning and even taking shots at the Governor.

Congrats Gov. Walker

Scott Walker was able to make it an early night and win his 3rd election in 4 years. 

Glad to see Wisconsin Voters not falling for all the BS that was thrown out there. 

Congrats Gov Walker!!!!

Election Day is Finally Here

As if everyone out there in TV Land isn't already tired of the countless Political Ads and the made up stories that have been flashing across our screens with a vengeance.

Today we will finally get the chance to cast our votes and wait for the outcome.

All indications have pointed to a Republican wave across the Country.  Most people believe that the House will become even more GOP and control of the Senate will shift to the GOP.  There is also indications that the GOP will pick up some additional Governorships and some state Legislatures will turn over to GOP as well.

Locally I think that the same will hold true here in Wisconsin.  I think that Gov. Walker will hold on to his seat with a comfortable margin. Schimel will take over as AG and hold that for the GOP.  I think they will also get a pick up seat in the Wisconsin Senate. 

The other race to watch will be for the Secretary of State.  This race I think may be a bit tighter than anyone has expected and could be the ultimate take over if Julian Bradley can unseat Democrat Doug La Follette.

Should be an interesting night of vote watching.

Green Bay Press Gazette Admits Error

The Green Bay Press Gazette has faced criticism across the spectrum for it's blatantly false headline and sub headline about Mary Burke's release from Trek.

They claimed the story of her being fired as false and made insinuations that Gov Walker may have been involved.

Today Right Wisconsin reports what Green Bay Press Gazette said in response.

Right Wisconsin

Hi Jerry,

 

In reference to the headline in Saturday’s paper, here is a correction that is posted on our website and will appear in tomorrow’s print edition. Thanks.

 

Headline on governor’s race story incorrect

 

A headline that appeared on the front page of Saturday’s paper was incorrect. The secondary headline on the story about the governor’s race said a claim that gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke was fired from Trek Bicycle was false.

 

Though Burke supporters dispute the claim that surfaced last week and have called it “ridiculous,” the claim has not been determined to be false by an independent entity.

 

Wait, there’s more! A listener of mine contacted one of the authors of the piece, Doug Schneider, who admitted to being the headline writer and apologized!

 

Hello, xxxx:

 

I apologize for the error. I work hard to be an accurate reporter, and in this case my headline fell short.

 

 We’ve posted a correction to our website at  http://gbpg.net/1s7Vvz4 and we will also have one in tomorrow’s newspaper.

 

Thank you for being passionate about this issue, and for having taken the time to write.

 

Doug Schneider

Metro reporter

Brewer's Making Move for 2015

The Milwaukee Brewers have been making moves over the weekend to see what they can muster for the 2015 season.

After deciding to keep manager Ron Roenicke the Brewers have to of known that they would need to make some moves to smooth over the fans after an epic collapse of the team in 2014.

Over the weekend they made a trade to fill a void they had all year.  Trading Pitcher Marco Estrada to Toronto for 1st Baseman Adam Lind.  Estrada had come up short for the Brewers and 1st base was by committee all year.  The 1st base spot was dead last in offensive production in 2014.  Now with Adam Lind, the Brewers have added a left handed bat changes the OPS from .629 during the last two years to .856 for Lind.

Last year Lind batted .321 and had 40 RBI's and 6 Home Runs.  He also had an on base percentage of .381.  This is a big improvement for the Brewers.

The Brewers and Aramis Ramirez also exercised their options to keep him at 3rd Base for the Crew next year.  This was a question mark at the end of the season and one that I think most fans wanted resolved with Ramirez staying in Milwaukee.  Job well done.

The Brewers also have exercised the option with Yovani Gallardo. 

The Brewers also made a move with Rickie Weeks that most fans have been waiting on for the last few years.  The did not pick up his option.  Weeks showed signs of stardom while here in Milwaukee, but just never could put together a full season to compliment what the Brewers were paying him.  Many fans are happy to see him go and open some money to make a move for the team.

Green Bay Press Gazette Prints False Headline

The Green Bay Press Gazette has apparently went all in on endorsing Mary Burke for Governor.  Utilizing the Front Page of their paper to declare that the story of Mary Burke being Fired from her family business at Trek False. 

However if you read the story they provide no details on how they came up with the headline. 

Even worse, Mary Burke herself has come out and said that her family decided to downsize the company and eliminate her job.  They may not have necessarily said "Your Fired", but even she admits that she was removed from employment at her own family business.

The Milwaukee Journal for it's part utilized the editorial page to try and help fight back against the explosive information about Mary Burke.

The bigger question is, how come these papers and the Democrats didn't do a better job of vetting their candidate?

Mary Burke has practically no resume at all.  Every thing that she has listed on her resume is in question.  She doesn't have any solid credentials and the ones that she does try and point to come into question.

Who is Mary Burke?  What has she actually done?