The state of Wisconsin is in a unique political atmosphere. Protestors, recalls and ads have flooded the state. Yet the Government Accountability Board is predicting a less than impressive voter turnout in next Tuesday's election. Joanne Kloppenburg now faces the same conundrum that Russ Feingold faced in 2010, except without the name recognition.
The race comes down to this: if there is high turnout, Joanne Kloppenburg will be our next Supreme Court Justice and the ideology of the court will swing, if not then David Prosser will win. Outside groups on both sides have made their presence known, but ultimately these ads will not matter because they will only cater to those who were already going to vote.
This election will be decided by those on the ground. The importance of grassroots efforts is at one of the highest points in the history of Wisconsin. Countless organizations have sprouted up to carry Joanne Kloppenburg on their supporters. However, she will not be able to win without the help of local organizations.
This election will not be decided on the television, but on the streets. Not in the back rooms, but in the eye of the public. We urge you all, not just to vote, but to join us in the streets as we fight to bring back integrity to the state of Wisconsin. ""The people united will never be defeated,"" now is the time to live up to that call.
—Steve Hughes
UW-Madison junior
President of the Young Progressives
