Republicans Prepare to Clear the Capitol, Cops Prepare to Camp Out Overnight

Two developments in Scott Walker’s battle to bust public employees’ unions.

MSNBC:

“The protest can continue, but the party is almost over,” the Wisconsin State Journal adds. “Come Saturday, nearly two weeks after it started, the non-stop, drum-circle chant-a-thon that has consumed the state Capitol could officially end. Lawmakers approved a rule change this week that clears the way for Capitol police to close down the statehouse at 6 p.m. on Saturday and end the biggest rally in recent memory. The only question now is whether Gov. Scott Walker will ask the officers to enforce the rule.”

Typical coverage from the reliably pro-Walker WSJ – “Ooh, look! A bunch of crazy hippies!” But here’s the problem:

Associated Press:

The union representing about 11,000 police officers in Wisconsin is urging its members to camp out at the state Capitol with protesters.



Wisconsin Professional Police Association Executive Director Jim Palmer says the group is asking Gov. Scott Walker to allow protesters to continue their overnight demonstrations.



State officials voted Wednesday to remove protesters from offices and hearing rooms after Saturday’s normal business hours. Law enforcement officials in the Capitol also decided on new restrictions on items and sleeping areas that will go into effect Friday at 4 p.m.

Will Walker order cops to chase cops out of the Capitol?

Only if he’s even stupider than I think he is.