Brat Summit

Today marks one week since Wisconsinites gave Governor Scott Walker and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch a decisive victory in the historic recall election.

As promised by Gov. Walker in his victory speech, there will be brats.

Area lawmakers comment on Brat Summit: fox11online.com

From FOX 11 News:

Brats and beer are what Governor Scott Walker hopes will help bridge the divide in Wisconsin.

Tuesday afternoon the governor is having legislators stop by the house for a brat summit.

It seems those on both sides of the political aisle are initially optimistic, but some question the end result.

Just one week after winning the historic recall election, Governor Scott Walker is trying to mend the fences with brats and beer.

In a statement from the governor's office, Governor Walker says," We've got some fantastic, authentic Wisconsin products that we will be sharing with legislators of both political parties and their staff. I am hopeful this get-together will forge relationships that will make it easier to work together to help create jobs."

"We got to trust what Governor Walker on his word that he wants to do it differently and we'll see what happens," said State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay).

Hansen says he'll be there.

He was one of the 14 democrats who fled the state for three weeks in an attempt to block the contentious collective bargaining bill.

Now, more than a year later, Hansen says there may still be hard feelings, but he's optimistic.

"I guess that's all we ever asked for is that somehow we'd be at the table to talk about compromise and collaboration and working together and if this can take us in that direction and make us more unified, as divided as this state is, it's a good thing," Hansen explained.

If the Democrats don't like the beer and brats, will they flee, flee into the waiting arms of Ed Schultz?

Perhaps.

Will they avoid the Johnsonville brats, target of a Democrat/union organized boycott last year?

Maybe.

Will the Democrats choke on the Sprecher root beer with the "Moving Wisconsin Forward" label?

It's possible.

Here's what's on the menu:

Donations from Wisconsin companies include:

•Sprecher Root Beer with specialized labels
•Brats from Trig’s
•Brats from Johnsonville
•Brats from Brat Stop
•Large cheese tray from Cheesers
•Italian sausage and cheddarwurst, and buns from Sardino Brothers Sausage
•Bison burgers, bison bratwurst – onion leek, and bison bratwurst – jalapeno cheddar from Northstar Bison
•Beer from Sconnie Beer
•Potosi Beer from Rep. Tranel
•Beer from Title Town Brewing Company
•Brats from Usinger’s
•Beer from MillerCoors
•Burgers from Roundy’s Supermarkets
•Brownies, cookies, veggie burgers, cheese from Sendik’s Food Markets
•Buns from Pan-O-Gold
•Plates, napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, potato & pasta salad, baked beans, pickles and candy from Lipari Foods
•Lettuce, tomato, onion, green salad w/ dressing, fruit from Russ Davis Wholesale
•Soft drinks and water from Coca Cola Refreshments
•Soft drinks and water from Pepsi of Madison
•Soft drinks and water from Dr. Pepper/Snapple
•Iced tea and juice from Kwik Trip
•Chips from Frito Lay
•Ice and a chiller truck/trailer from Arctic Glacier Ice
•Propane canisters from Tru-Gas

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