Democratic Primary Likely to Be Decided on Style Points, Strategies
If voters are leaning more toward Barrett in Tuesday's recall election, it may be because Falk overplayed her hand as unions' champion, while Milwaukee mayor plays more to the middle.
A comparison of leading Democratic candidates Kathleen Falk and Tom Barrett going into Tuesday’s recall primary shows their differences are more about style and political strategy than substance on the issues. Both campaigns have hammered against Gov. Scott Walker’s cuts to public education and vowed to restore school spending. Both have focused on the need for job creation and derided Walker’s record on it. On public health matters, the economy and, yes, on collective bargaining for public workers, they are essentially on the same page over the long haul. Where Falk and Barrett differ is not as much in their ultimate policy aims, but in their approaches. Falk entered the race in mid-January, almost the instant the deadline for turning in …
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Adam Wienieski
12:07 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sorry Dirk, I left out budget busting. When Obama took office, Julia's share of the national debt was $32,000. Today it's $138,300 and rising fast. Obama is the most divisive president in history and his shameful class warfare rhetoric is dividing the country into two groups: takers and taxpayers. Guess which one he wants Julia to be? more ›