Tuesday, January 17, 2012
7:04 PM
Potential challengers weighing bids against targeted GOP senators
The field of possible challengers to the four GOP state senators facing recall is taking shape.
Former Dem Sen. John Lehman, who lost to Van Wanggaard in 2010, said he’s still weighing a rematch.
Lehman, D-Racine, said he has been waiting to see whether recall organizers would turn in enough signatures and would likely make a decision within the next week or two.
“I am seriously considering running against Wanggaard, and I will have to make a decision shortly because of the unlimited finances on the other side,” he said. “We need to work as long and hard a possible.”
State Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, has also been mentioned as a possible candidate in the race.
Lori Compas, who chaired the effort to recall Scott Fitzgerald, said she wasn’t thinking about a possible bid against him, but “If no other suitable candidate can be found, I guess I would be open to it."
Meanwhile, Marathon County Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Johnson announced late last week he planned to challenge Pam Galloway, while former state Rep. Kristen Dexter of Eau Claire has been mentioned as a possible challenger for Terry Moulton.
-- By Staff
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