One of the benefits of being on Daily Kos is getting a local perspective on stories that would otherwise stay under the radar. For instance, it was through this community that I learned about Milwaukee County’s fake Dem sheriff, David Clarke. Even though he openly admits he isn’t really a Democrat, he’s been elected under the Democratic banner for four consecutive terms.
Well, earlier this month, Clarke did something that should remove any doubt that this should be his last term. Since last June, he’s been hosting a podcast on Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze with the misleading title of “David Clarke: The People’s Sheriff.” On the January 9 edition, he declared his support for the thugs occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
As Clarke sees it, this “band of patriots” is doing what is needed to be done to deal with a government with whom there is no longer any reasoning. This is the same “band of patriots” that has threatened to resort to violence if anyone tries to remove them. And this is the same band of patriots that thinks a teenage girl expressing her fear was put up to it by “effing Communists.”
Let’s make one thing clear. Any elected official who condones violence—regardless of party label—is unfit for office. And that’s especially true for a sheriff. Fortunately, under Wisconsin’s recall laws, it’s now possible for Clarke to be recalled. The clock started ticking in November, one year after his election to his fourth term. You know what to do, Milwaukee County Dems. Find someone to run as an independent in a recall election, fund him, and get Clarke fired.
And failing that, it’s time to find and fund a real Dem to challenge him in the 2018 primary. This permablue county deserves much better.
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