The Power of Suggestion

Not living on Planet Earth.

 

Scott Walker appointee Rick Chandler tosses out a number.

Rick (a.k.a. Richard) Chandler, a likely kinda guy, is a big Republican donor. 

• Example 1
• Example 2 

The Legislative Reference Bureau follows orders.

 Is anyone else paying attention?  (Alberta and John think we're dumber than rocks.)

Other budget shortfall posts:
Governors Sam Brownback and Scott Walker use the same playbook.  (9/16/2014) 
You don't have to inhale deeply to catch a whiff of Wisconsin here.  (9/15/2014)
Yes, projected budget shortfall nearly tripled in less than 4 months.  (9/14/2014) 
Remember that day in March?  (9/11/2014)
The Beloit Daily News editorial board supposes.  (9/11/2014)
State Senator Paul Farrow responds to Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo with snarly campaign rhetoric.  (9/9/2014)
Robin Vos and Sheila Harsdorf Are "Putting Taxpayers First".  (9/8/2014)
When is a "Statement on Legislative Fiscal Bureau Memo" a Republican campaign commercial.  (9/8/2014)
Projected Wisconsin budget shortfall deja vu.  (9/8/2014)
Joint Committee on Finance co-chair cites the need to manage the taxpayers' money well (in 2012).  (9/8/2014)