Thursday, May 31, 2012
12:26 PM
Dem source: Clinton to campaign for Barrett tomorrow in Milwaukee
Former President Bill Clinton will campaign for Tom Barrett tomorrow in Milwaukee, a Dem source said.
Barrett's campaign has been working to get Clinton into Wisconsin ahead of Tuesday's election, and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said during an appearance in Racine yesterday that the former president was trying to work out his schedule so he could make a stop here.
UPDATE, 1:09 P.M.: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz just released this statement on Clinton's visit:
"I'm thrilled President Clinton will be traveling to Wisconsin tomorrow to campaign for the next Governor of the Badger State, Mayor Tom Barrett. President Clinton is a true public servant who has dedicated his career to helping middle class Americans and those trying to reach the middle class achieve the American Dream.
"Having just been in Wisconsin this week, I know how important the recall election is and how dedicated Democrats and Wisconsin's middle class families are to this effort. The choice facing hardworking folks in Wisconsin could not possibly be more clear. Mayor Barrett's record speaks for itself – he's dedicated his career to fighting for economic security and fairness for working families in Wisconsin. He has staunchly defended the core values that define us as Democrats: fighting for a strong middle class, standing up for women's health, protecting our environment, and pushing back on divisive attacks against the rights of our workers. In stark contrast, for the last year and a half Scott Walker has done nothing but divide Wisconsin and turn his back on the middle class. That's not the kind of leadership Wisconsin needs, and that's why Tom Barrett will be elected the next governor of Wisconsin. I'm proud that President Clinton is adding his voice to this important fight."
Barrett's campaign has also posted an invite to the event on its webpage.
UPDATE, 3:16 P.M.: Barrett's campaign has issued a release indicating Clinton will appear with the mayor at an early vote rally at 10 a.m in Pere Marquette Park.
-- By JR Ross
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