Schools closed? Politicians in hiding? More than 10,000 angry protesters? Wisconsin government is in chaos this week - and it shows on social media sites.
Wisconsin-based politics have been trending on Twitter since Thursday:
Recent 'WIunion' Tweets:
- PsychoticLynx: RT @FourYawkeyWay: @alaa Today could be very difficult in #Wisconsin. The Tea party circus is coming. Workers reminding everyone to stay non-violent. #wiunion
- tabetha2005: Today I stand with the teachers, nurses, and all public employees of #Wisconsin who are fighting for their rights. #wiunion
- A_ward_262: #wiunion is a group of teachers that need help!
- moegirl2: RT @NYPatricia: @TexianLife Will the one term Gov take a big salary cut & give up some of his benefits IF he's serious about the budget?/ Ha! NOT! #wiunion
- carbeye: So now we folks protesting for #WIunion and a group protesting for koch brothers tax breaks. Amazing. #USuncut #tcot #p2
- DanOblak: RT @ExJon: I don't get why #wiunion people call themselves "the workers" when they refuse to show up for work. #SlackersOfTheWorldUnite
- boconnel: RT @ConservativeInd: RT @ThunderPig: http://twitpic.com/40v3zy WANTED Robert Wirch, #Wisconsin 22nd District Senator for fleeing his job #WI #tcot #wiunion
- Erindea: ..I don't get why #wiunion people call themselves "the workers" when they refuse to show up for work. #SlackersOfTheWorldUnite...
- djpain1: Even Forbes: Koch Brothers Behind Wisconsin Effort To Kill Public Unions http://t.co/95YDUvo via @forbes #wiunion
View the most recent 'WIunion' tweets.
Recent 'Scott Walker' Tweets:
- Kyleezca: Who will Scott Walker's union-busting break? | http://today.rssnewest.com/who-will-scott-walkers-union-busting-break-michael-paarlberg/
- hostageek: RT @laughingliberal Wonder how long before Scott Walker tries to shut down internet.
- Michigan3Point0: Obamanation Has Failed When Canada sides with WI Gov Walker http://t.co/GmaxIUV #Stand With Scott Walker
- ArthurA_P: RT @polipaca: RT @danny6114: .@GovWalker It's hard to hear your constituents, with a Koch brother in each ear. / Scott Walker (R-Koch)
- BananaAnna2008: @ein_denker http://twitter.com/#!/search/Scott%20Walker That's the search for the trending topic on Scott Walker this morning.
- TellTheTruth1: RT @reaganpal157: Governor Scott Walker Stands Firm Against Obama-Backed Unionistas http://t.co/dD7dmdj via @AddThis
- Joetheinowski: Photoset: WISCONSIN BUDGET: by the numbers Scott Walker's numbers don't add up. And Wisconsinites know it. http://tumblr.com/xsq1jx9ggp
- polipaca: RT @danny6114: .@GovWalker It's hard to hear your constituents, with a Koch brother in each ear. / Scott Walker (R-Koch)
- matthewstroede: "Hiding out in another state is not the way democracies operate" -Gov. Scott Walker #wiunions
- jilevin_feeds: jl Political Animal: A good deal Scott Walker is certain to refuse http://bit.ly/fFRJOt #p2 #topprog
View the most recent 'Scott Walker' tweets.
Recent 'Wisconsin' Tweets:
- PacesetEclectic: RT @genjunky: A Protester in Wisconsin says this protest is for the kids, so that they will have a weekend an... (cont) http://deck.ly/~di2q5
- PsychoticLynx: RT @FourYawkeyWay: @alaa Today could be very difficult in #Wisconsin. The Tea party circus is coming. Workers reminding everyone to stay non-violent. #wiunion
- tabetha2005: Today I stand with the teachers, nurses, and all public employees of #Wisconsin who are fighting for their rights. #wiunion
- homeschoolcurr: A comment about the Wisconsin teacher sit-down, and the tea partiers flying in to confront them. http://www.homeschoolundersiege.com/
- LandsEndJobs: Lands' End: Mobile Designer/Developer - Internet ( #Dodgeville , Wisconsin) http://bit.ly/hMLynI #LandsEndJobs #WebDesign #Jobs #Job
- ladyfriend: Wisconsin is KILLING it this week- mass pro-union protests, & a rep, Gwen Moore, owned the floor when she supported Planned Parenthood.
- boconnel: RT @ConservativeInd: RT @ThunderPig: http://twitpic.com/40v3zy WANTED Robert Wirch, #Wisconsin 22nd District Senator for fleeing his job #WI #tcot #wiunion
- Nysteveo2AOLcom: Rooting for the workers of Wisconsin
- djpain1: Even Forbes: Koch Brothers Behind Wisconsin Effort To Kill Public Unions http://t.co/95YDUvo via @forbes #wiunion
- BF191: "@GStephanopoulos: Sarah Palin wades into Wisconsin budget fight, @johnsberman reports: http://abcn.ws/hRpzRI" / Palin correct this time
View the most recent 'Wisconsin' tweets.
How long will the trending continue? Look for more recent updates on this topic next week.