Brat Summit (Video)

I don't think Governor Scott Walker's post-recall cookout needs a lot of analysis.

Some Democrats are whining that it was a photo op, a political stunt.

Others are saying it was pointless, that nothing of substance would be accomplished.

The intent was to have lawmakers, staff, and guests come together in a relaxed atmosphere and share a pleasant afternoon, have a brat and beer.

The idea was to decompress and enjoy some time socializing rather than being at each others' throats.

From the Associated Press:

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker donned a white apron to man the grill at a bipartisan picnic that had the air of an international peace conference, with a news helicopter circling overhead, protesters yelling outside the gates and lawmakers ushered onto the grounds under tight security.

Walker didn't allow the media into the cookout he hosted at the governor's mansion just a week after winning a recall election spurred by anger over his push to eliminate most public employees' union rights. He billed the bipartisan gathering as a way to heal political wounds created during his first 18 months in office, which saw massive protests and multiple recall efforts targeting lawmakers of both parties.

Some of the nearly 100 state lawmakers who attended the picnic said later that it was a good first step, but Walker needs to do more to show he's serious about bringing the parties together.

"The question is not what happened today, but what's going to happen tomorrow," said state Rep. Brett Hulsey, a Madison Democrat who emerged from the two-hour picnic carrying a souvenir bottle of Sprecher root beer with a special label that said "Moving Wisconsin Forward."

The so-called brat summit featured the local sausages whose name is pronounced "brahts," cheese and many other Wisconsin-made products.

"Brahts" - That's funny.

This get-together shouldn't be seen as more than what it was. It was a cookout. It was a nice gesture. People were invited to eat and drink and enjoy.

To that extent, it was a success. It was a social event.

Leave it at that.

Here's video:

Governor Walker hosts brat summit: fox11online.com