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In reply to the discussion: Wisconsin State Senator Quits Dem Caucus [View all]sybylla
(8,509 posts)33. Another take on it - sounds like he didn't get the committee chair he wanted
http://www.onewisconsinnow.org/press/one-wisconsin-now-statements-on-cullen-escapade.html
...Sen. Tim Cullen will refuse to caucus with Senate Democrats because they would not remove Jon Erpenbach as chair of the Senate Health Committee in favor of him.
Congratulations to Sen. Mark Miller for refusing to buckle to Sen. Tim Cullens self-serving demands. One wonders on what planet Tim Cullen resides where he thought the unprecedented uprising against Scott Walkers attacks on Wisconsin was done to put a millionaire, 20-year insurance company executive and opponent of ObamaCare in charge of the committee overseeing healthcare reform in the State Senate.
I still wouldn't put it past him to be seeking a BBD from the pukes, if they haven't already offered him one.
...Sen. Tim Cullen will refuse to caucus with Senate Democrats because they would not remove Jon Erpenbach as chair of the Senate Health Committee in favor of him.
Congratulations to Sen. Mark Miller for refusing to buckle to Sen. Tim Cullens self-serving demands. One wonders on what planet Tim Cullen resides where he thought the unprecedented uprising against Scott Walkers attacks on Wisconsin was done to put a millionaire, 20-year insurance company executive and opponent of ObamaCare in charge of the committee overseeing healthcare reform in the State Senate.
I still wouldn't put it past him to be seeking a BBD from the pukes, if they haven't already offered him one.
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Well, that's encouraging. I just really have to wonder about the intellect (or lack thereof)
calimary
Jul 2012
#20
Paul Ryan pretends that he's Mr Moderate when he's home campaigning, but now his district is
myrna minx
Jul 2012
#22
Does it even matter right now? Aren't they in recess until after the next election? n/t
Tx4obama
Jul 2012
#11
When Walker was caught on tape speaking to who he thought was a Koch brother,
myrna minx
Jul 2012
#15
She's a great choice. There's all sorts of wonderful progressives to choose from,
myrna minx
Jul 2012
#23