Monday, April 4, 2011

Effort to oust Hopper close to gathering required signatures for recall election | The Oshkosh Northwestern | thenorthwestern.com


Effort to oust Hopper close to gathering required signatures for recall election | The Oshkosh Northwestern | thenorthwestern.com


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"Republicans have promised a tough fight for any seats facing recall.
"We're treating this as a full-blown election cycle within an election cycle," said Mark Jefferson, executive director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Parties have 10 days after a petition is filed with the state to issue a challenge of its validity. If the petition holds up, an election would be scheduled for a Tuesday six weeks later.

Jefferson acknowledged some Republicans might lose their seats but "I would expect Democrats to face recall elections before this is over as well," he said. "I suspect we'll maintain the (Republican) majority."