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Opponents of Gov. Scott Walker are planning a slew of pajama parties, Green Bay Packers viewing parties and “midnight madness”-themed events to kick off their historic effort to recall the new Republican governor, which is set to begin at midnight.

“Be the first in your neighborhood to have your petitions in hand as we head into day one of our historic effort to recall Scott Walker,” the Democrats’ website says of a “Petition Pick Up Party.” “Bonus points to anyone with recall themed PJs!”

Dozens of events were planned across the state late Monday night and Tuesday to start gathering the more than 540,000 signatures that would be required to get a Walker recall election on the ballot in 2012. Supporters would have until Jan. 17 to turn in their petitions to the state Government Accountability Board.

Democrats on Monday also said they plan to target at least three more Republican senators for recall this year, including Sens. Pam Galloway of Wausau, Terry Moulton of Chippewa Falls and Van Wanggaard of Racine.

Wanggaard, who has been in office since January, said he has been anticipating a recall but won’t be focusing on it.