State Sen. Galloway to resign, leaving Senate split (WI)

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

Last edited Fri Mar 16, 2012, 01:01 PM - Edit history (1)

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/state-sen-galloway-to-resign-4c4jk6e-142927885.html

Madison - State Sen. Pam Galloway, who faces a recall election this summer, plans to resign from the Senate shortly, leaving an even split between Republicans and Democrats.

"After a great deal of thought and consideration, I've decided to put the needs of my family first," the Wausau Republican said in a statement Friday. "My family has experienced multiple, sudden and serious health issues, which require my full attention. Unfortunately, this situation is not compatible with fulfilling my obligations as state Senator or running for re-election at this time."

Her statement did not say when her resignation would take effect, and her office said she was not available for an interview. She plans to speak to voters in her district on Sunday.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) said Galloway's departure was not influenced by her impending recall election and that he was confident she could have defeated Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) in the recall election.

[ellenfl]

1. what state? eom

[Lochloosa]

2. Wisconson

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

4. Updated headline (WI). nt

[gratuitous]

3. Ah, the old leaving to spend more time with my family reason

Any word from Ms. Galloway's family on whether they want to spend more time with her? And, naturally, this had nothing to do with the recall election, so stop saying that! Because she would have, like, totally won.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

5. Are you saying you don't believe her?

[gratuitous]

6. Darn my cynical nature!

Darn it to heck.

Republican + Moving Lips = Lie

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

7. I for one would like to hear a politician say: "I have decided to move on so that I can

spend less time with my family. They're annoying as hell and I've decided to start a new family."