Wis. Group Close to Forcing Recall Election
MADISON, Wis. — Organizers of an effort to kick Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker out of office said Thursday they've collected nearly enough signatures to force a recall election, though their financial backing is far behind the Republican governor's fundraising.
The state Democratic Party, unions and disgruntled citizens started organizing amid growing anger over Walker's polarizing measure approved in March that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for public workers.
Now, the United Wisconsin coalition reports that it collected 507,533 in 28 days; the group must submit 540,208 signatures by Jan. 17 to force the recall.
"The people of Wisconsin have said enough is enough," Democratic Party chairman Mike Tate said.
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