Republican Party of Sauk County - Wisconsin

Sauk GOP supports budget bill; recall efforts.

February 24th, 2011 |

(Baraboo, WI) - The Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Sauk County (RPSC) adopted a resolution supporting the passage of the 2011 Budget Repair Bill in its current form citing the departure the state’s Democratic caucus. The resolution supports recalling all of the senators for willfully disrupting the fair process of legislation

The resolution notes that the current piece of legislation was legally navigating its way through the legislative process. It also states that, as a representative republic, the A.W.O.L. senators swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, adding the senators are utilizing dictatorial tactics. The resolution says that any compromise at this point is dangerous to the future or our government.

“We appreciate that there is an effort to put an end to the chaos in Madison right now”, says RPSC Chair Tim McCumber, referring to the protests at the State Capital. “Unfortunately, if we give the Chicago senate delegation any sort of compromise, the future of Wisconsin politics will be to pack up your caucus and drive across state lines any time you’re in the minority.” McCumber adds, “Elections have consequences and you can’t just take your delegation and leave just because you lost.”

McCumber also commented on Senator Dale Schultz’ compromise bill, adding that while he believes Senator Schultz was well-intentioned, it is more harmful to the process than good. “We want to make sure he knows we disagree with him and hope that he withdraws the offer. The missing 14 senators can’t speak for the hundreds of local unions and his plan will be a failure”.

Membership in the RPSC is $15 a person or $25 for a family. You can learn more by calling McCumber at (608) 616-9467 or by emailing chair@saukgop.org.

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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2011 BUDGET REPAIR BILL

Republican Party of Sauk County

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin establish the basic framework for a representative republic; and

WHEREAS, Governor Scott Walker, within the rules established by the aforementioned Constitutions, introduced the 2011 Budget Repair Bill to address state finances and collective bargaining for public employees and several other issues; and

WHEREAS, the Budget Repair Bill within the rules established by the aforementioned Constitutions, and the current legislative process, was referred to the Joint Committee on Finance; and

WHEREAS, the Joint Committee on Finance , within the rules established by the aforementioned Constitutions, and the current legislative process, accepted over 17 hours of public testimony and, as a result, recommended approval to the full Legislature; and

WHEREAS, fourteen (14) State Senators have fled the State of Wisconsin to block the duly elected majority from approving the Budget Repair Bill; and

WHEREAS, the 14 State Senators swore an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America

WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin, and the United States of America, under their respective Constitutions, are formed by the people to be a representative government; and

WHEREAS, the 14 State Senators who have fled the State of Wisconsin have effectively stopped the fair and due process of legislation by our duly elected representatives, and

WHEREAS, the 14 State Senators are effectively utilizing dictatorial tactics to hold the citizens of the State of Wisconsin and its Constitution through the use of hostage demand techniques while communicating from an undisclosed location; and

WHEREAS, the 14 State Senators will set precedence for the future of all legislative activity in spite of results of the electorate, and

WHEREAS, if the tactics of the 14 State Senators are productive, they have created a new environment where all threats must be considered and will lead to a dangerous environment for future representative governments.

THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF SAUK COUNTY, HAVING MET IN REGULAR SESSION, AND ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERSHIP; LET IT BE RESOLVED:

The Republican Party of Sauk County shall work to recall any State Senator, or other state representative, that willfully neglects their duty to the effect it interferes and disrupts with the fair process of legislation.
The Republican Party of Sauk County shall reject any effort to give in to the demands of the 14 State Senators who have blatantly rejected the responsibility of their office.
The Republican Party of Sauk County shall openly and aggressively support any primary candidate that will seek the seat of representatives who vote for any compromise that jeopardizes our fair representative government.

Republican Party of Sauk County - Wisconsin

Sauk GOP supports budget bill; recall efforts.

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