Tuesday, September 14, 2010
10:46 PM
Davis says he's not done with Wisconsin politics
Brett Davis says he's going to continue to work to get conservatives elected this fall.
Davis, a three-term state Rep. from Oregon who gave up his seat to run for lieutenant governor, came in second tonight to former TV reporter Rebecca Kleefisch in the primary.
"I'm proud of the campaign I ran," said Davis shortly after conceding. "Rebecca Kleefisch ran a teriffic campaign, and we're very close friends. Joel and I have been close friends and will continue to be."
"The most important thing tonight is we unify tonight in the common purpose of November," Davis said.
Kleefisch, who has been a featured reporter on conservative radio host Charlie Sykes's blog, got considerable support from southeast Wisconsin talk radio. Davis was taken to task by the conservative talkers for some tough budget votes he took in the Assembly.
"I have a lot of respect for talk radio, for the conservative movement," Davis said. "I certainly think it did influence this race. You can overcome it if you have enough money to do it, but in a lieutenant governor's race, it's difficult to raise enough money unless you can self-finance.
"I respect all the talk radio show hosts in the conservative movement. Obviously at times I wish they were a little more fair. But tonight is not about Brett Davis, it's about uniting as conservatives."
Davis says he will work in the next seven weeks to help Walker win the governor's race, to help conservatives take over the Assembly and Senate, and to elect Dan Henke, the Republican seeking to replace him in the 80th Assembly District.
"I plan to be involved in Wisconsin politics for a long time to come," Davis said.
-- By Greg Bump
Labels: 2010_fall_primary
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