who says you can't take on big problems with unpopular solutions and get reelected. Do the job you promised and get good results and you can win. With all the protesting going on from day one, the Wisconsin Republicans still succeeded in turning the state around without higher taxes. And it appears that all the senators will keep their seats. For those mamby pamby Republicans..... get a clue. You are supposed to be fiscally conservative. The majority of people still have to balance their own checkbooks and work for a living. Trust them to understand what needs to be done and do it.