23 Apr What interests groups, to include political parties, were involved in the success or failure of this recall election and why?
Use these two as a reference:
Van Belle, D. A. (2016). A novel approach to politics (4th ed.). CQ Press.
Chapter 11: Media, Politics, and Government: Talking Heads are better than None.
Chapter 12: International Politics: Apocalypse now and Then
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). (2013, September 11). Recall of state officialsLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/recall-of-state-officials.aspx#List_of_States_with_Process
The processes used to make laws, govern society, and maintain democracy are complex and multi-faceted. The processes involve many different political issues and actors, including interest groups and political parties. In this discussion, you will examine the politics surrounding a recall election. This will give great insights into how this democratic process works, enabling critical analysis of the various political actors involved, and how their behavior and power relationships impacts recalls.
For your initial post of at least 200 words, research 2012 Governor Scott Walker recall attempt in Wisconsin. Use this website from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as your starting point for your research: Recall of State OfficialsLinks to an external site.
Also research the Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin (2012).
In your discussion post, answer the following questions:
What interests groups, to include political parties, were involved in the success or failure of this recall election and why? What was the result of the recall election?
Were there any unintended consequences of this recall election?
Do you believe recall elections are good or bad for democracies and why?
