If you’ve seen online videos about Wisconsin protest and politics, you’ve probably seen a video recorded by Arthur Kohl-Riggs. Perhaps his most viral video is the footage of Joel Kleefisch voting 3 times on the Assembly floor. He’s also known for his fight against Wisconsin State Assembly rules that contradict a state statute which guarantees our right to record government meetings.
He is one of the most impressive Wisconsinites I’ve met in the past year. I’ve admired his conviction, vigilance, and tirelessness and the fact that he has it all at half my age. I’m glad that at his young age he is confidant enough to take on this challenge and wise enough to understand why it must be done. I support his efforts 100%.
Please help him collect signatures by visiting this event on facebook:
Nomination Signature Collection for Arthur’s Recall Campaign He needs over 2,000 valid Wisconsin signatures.
Here is Arthur’s campaign announcement:
“It is a huge honor for me to announce my official candidacy for Governor of our great State of Wisconsin against Scott Walker in the Republican primary. The decision was not made lightly. I believe that challenging Walker in the Republican primary is the most effective way for me to help facilitate the conversations Wisconsinites need to have in order to move our state forward. I hope to bring clarity and honesty, along with some much needed humor, to the rhetoric-heavy and substance-light political atmosphere.
I plan on using my campaign as a platform to highlight the hypocrisy of Scott Walker’s rhetoric. Despite the label of “Republican,” Scott Walker and his administration have proven through their radical policies that Walker is way out of line with the values and ideals of the party of Lincoln. Wisconsin has a rich and inspirational Republican tradition, represented by role models like “Fighting” Bob La Follette. It is unfortunate that Scott Walker has chosen to ignore our traditions and instead perpetuate an atmosphere of animosity and division by drawing inspiration from the likes of Reagan and McCarthy.
I also see a practical and strategic reason for running in the Republican primary. By ensuring that Walker has an opponent on the primary ballot I am encouraging his supporters to cast their vote for him, rather than voting to disingenuously influence the Democratic nomination process.
If you are interested in getting involved please visit my website, www.iartwi.com, and “like” my facebook page Art For Gov. Any questions or concerns can be emailed to me at artforgov@gmail.com.
Recall Walker,
Arthur Kohl-Riggs”
You can hear Sly of WTDY interviewing Art at this link.
Isn’t this a good thing? It will force republicans to vote for Walker in the primary instead of crossing over and messing with the democrat’s ticket??
You got it, Anonymous.
Love Arthur. Don’t believe in fake candidates.
Bob LaFollette was a Republican. That’s Art’s thing. So actually, he is not a fake so much as an anachronism. A Republican from another time that can’t exist in the party Walker and his ilk have constructed. You may not want to toss your vote at this – I understand. But it’s really populist and even thrilling the more I think about it. It’s hard for either side to completely tune Art out. Maybe he can insert a new idea where it never had a way to get in before.
Interesting. But I thought the recalled official was automatically on the ballot and a primary is only if multiple challengers stepped up. Don’t get me wrong, if this is true I will sign Art’s nomination papers
Arthur presents the situation – there are multiples if more than 1 person wants to be Gov under the GOP ticket. He is forcing a primary of Walker. I’ll facebook him and see if he wants to respond here directly, though. Thanks.