Tuesday, June 5, 2012
8:21 PM
Barrett party underway
The doors have opened to Barrett’s election night party. A crowd of approximately 200 supporters are gathered in the 5th floor Crystal Ballroom of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Outside the venue the band Mud River Lee and the Bluegrass Orchestra is entertaining attendees as they wait for election results.
Both inside and outside the ballroom are two bars offering complimentary beer and soda along with a cash bar.
Highlighting the national importance of the event, there are nearly 50 reporters are here covering the event.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson gave an impromptu press conference saying today’s turnout showed a “spirited” vote. However, he declined to make a prediction of who would win. “I can only hope,” he said.
-- By David Wise and Miranda Rosenkranz
Labels: 2012_recall_elections
