So...did the DNC EVER start helping in the Wisconsin recall campaign?

[Ken Burch]

If they haven't, is it still worth trying to push them to send some assistance in the last hours of the struggle?

After all, the DNC can no longer claim that it's a hopeless cause, given the polls.

[chollybocker]

1. The "N" might have something to do with it.

Despite the convincing "D" and "C" arguments.

[Ken Burch]

5. Last I checked, Wisconsin IS part of the nation.

And I'm not the first person here to raise this issue. A lot of other loyal Dems have done the same.

[LiberalAndProud]

2. I thought this was interesting ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002758154

although it doesn't exactly play into the Dem bashing meme.

[Ken Burch]

6. It's not "Dem Bashing" to ask if the Democratic National Committee

is doing all it can to help on an effort that Democrats in Wisconsin and all across the country are involved with.

And there's no voters out there who are only going to vote for Obama in the fall if the DNC stays OUT of Wisconsin. Anybody who wants Walker to serve out his whole term with absolute power(which is what happens if the recall fails)is NOT a "swing voter".

Glad to hear that what remains of OFA is helping.

[JNelson6563]

7. lolz Yeah, just askin'!1!

No, you weren't bashing or anything, you simply assumed the worst of the DNC and framed your "question" appropriately. Doesn't it suck to always be wrong? I can only imagine.

Julie

[Ken Burch]

9. How was I wrong?

Nice personal abuse btw.

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. They already have sent assistance

The Democratic National Committee and the White House have gone out of their way to make clear just how much financial and organizational support they have lent to Barrett’s effort. (DNC officials say more than $1.4­ million has been directed to Wisconsin in the 2012 cycle so far.) They touted the fact that DNC Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz traveled to the state last month to aid Barrett and that former president Bill Clinton stumped with the Democratic nominee last week.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/winners-and-losers-of-wisconsin-recall-vote/2012/06/03/gJQAheOVBV_story.html

You can argue about whether it's been enough, but they have not ignored it.

[Ken Burch]

13. Somebody could have just posted that.

I honestly didn't know the answer when I started the thread. Good for them if they DID do that.

This thread was not an attack on the party. It raised a question other DU'ers had raised in other threads, and last time I'd looked, there'd been no real response and all we'd heard was that Wasserman-Schultz was going to go to Wisconsin to do a fundraiser there...which wasn't the same thing at all.

[MineralMan]

24. That has been posted at least a dozen times on DU.

It didn't just happen unnoticed, except by some who would rather it didn't happen, so they could further trash the DNC. I'll name no names. If you type DNC Wisconsin into that handy Google search box at the top of the page, you'll find those posts. Technology is just amazing, huh?

[JNelson6563]

11. Did you read the post that was linked?

It would seem not.

*sigh*

Cling to those biases and misguided beliefs! Don't give them up for anything! Whatever you do, do not be influenced by facts! It's a DLC trick!1!

lolz

Julie

On editL Here is link, just for you (I posted it for another in this thread but you may miss it with those blinders on and all: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002758154

[Ken Burch]

12. Yes, I read the post you linked to, and all it says

is that OFA helped out...good for them. I was asking about the DNC...which is totally different.

Thanks to Muriel Vogelstanger's post, I've received an answer-an answer I was glad to hear, btw.

This thread did not deserve your snark.

Nothing I've posted here hurt the party, for God's sake.

[benlurkin]

15. Would pointing out that the DNC sat on their asses be bashing if it is the truth?

I think that they took for granted that the Unions would pony up the money and support for the Dem. candidate and would run Walker into the ground with an easy win.

They focused on national issues rather than this issue until they looked at the polls and the situation a little closer.

If Walker and his ilk are defeated tomorrow, it won't be because of help from the DNC but in spite of the DNC.

Is that "bashing"?

[JNelson6563]

21. No, it would be ignorance.

So have at it. Be sure not to look for any facts before posting, go from your gut!1! People respect that.

Oy.

Julie

[sabrina 1]

17. Asking for help for Democrats is 'dem-bashing' now?

That is some twisted logic imho.

[JI7]

3. i don't know but Bill Clinton did so thank god for the DLC

[JNelson6563]

8. Don't embarrass yourself further, read this.

Sometimes it's good to get some information before bleeting your favorite memes.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002758154

Julie

[EOTE]

22. That OP mentions nothing of the DNC. NT

[benlurkin]

16. Yes, thank God for the DLC and President Clinton.

[RBInMaine]

14. Let this silliness SINK will you ! Enough of this NONSENSE !

THe DNC and OFA have been in BIGTIME for months. MILLIONS of dollars in aid and organizational help. So just cut the crap already.

[boomerbust]

18. Long way to November

Doesn't matter who wins recall, there is always going to be the nagging question in the back of my mind, What if?

[DFW]

19. In a word, yes.

The DNC treasurer is a friend of mine, and he told me that the DNC is ABSOLUTELY involved in Wisconsin in a big way.

Jim Dean of DFA said the same thing. This is not "I heard" but to me personally. I believe them.

[avebury]

20. What does your treasurer friend have to say about what the DNC

is doing to deal with the voter purge in Florida?

[DFW]

23. They have people on the ground there, but that is a matter for the Justice Department

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What Scott is doing in Florida is a felony. The DNC does not not prosecute felonies.

[MineralMan]

25. Uh...the DNC has no law enforcement powers.

But, the DOJ does, and they've already told Florida to knock that crap off and to tell the DOJ when they've done that. An investigation is underway. It's, like, been in the news and on DU and stuff like that, duh...

[avebury]

27. I know that the DOJ has told Florida to knock that crap off and that

Scott told them essentially kiss my butt. Talk is cheap, I would like to know how the DOJ intends to protect the citizens' right to vote.

I know that the DNC has no law enforcement capability but I would hope that they have the ability to light a fire under the DOJ. If the Democrats and the Obama administration do not fight to maintain voter rights then the Democrats might as well kiss their butt good bye. The Republicans have been stealing elections right and left for quite some time now and if that isn't stopped they will continue to marginalize the Democratic party and turn this country into a 21st century fascist state and instead of setting up death camps for Jews it will be death camps for gays and lesbians.

[librechik]

26. Yes

" Not only did (Axelrod) mention that DNC Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Bill Clinton were in Wisconsin but also that the Democrats "have an army of lawyers there ready to protect the vote on Tuesday."

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2012/jun/4/picket-video-axelrod-close-wi-recall-race-dems-hav/

hehe--the ultraconservative Washington Times is scared!