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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

School Tech Connect: Separated At Birth?

School Tech Connect: Separated At Birth?:

Separated At Birth?

The only difference I can find between Scott Walker and Rahm Emanuel is their position on gay marriage, which, unfortunately, seems like all it takes to with the gay vote in Chicago. Anyway, Walker's been raising a boatload of money because the campaign contribution laws don't kick in until after the election is "officially triggered."
Walker’s campaign announced earlier that he raised $4.5 million in just the period from December 11 through Jan 17, and has over $2.6 million on hand. Walker has been taking advantage of a key aspect of the state fundraising law for recalls — that until the election is officially triggered, the targeted incumbent can bring in unlimited donations. As a result, he he has been able to bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in individual donations.
Note to Wisconsin: that's a