are are. if three republicans actually get beaten by democrats in these recall elections, the senate in wisconsin will become a democratic majority body. it only got as red as it is six months ago. but scott walker and the republican's union stripping thing seems to have fixed all that, and fast. joining us now is dontae chinney, he's director of patchwork nation which is affiliated with pbs. the surprising truth about the real america. thanks for being here. we appreciate it. >> thank you for having me. >> i know that you are immersed in that date that i just tried to present. i'm a bystander. let me ask you if the way i explained that makes sense to you? >> i'd say for the most part. republicans will say this is a special election, and turnout was lower than it would normally be, obviously, much lower than