Tuesday, June 5, 2012
10:41 PM
Obama campaign says Romney faces 'steep pathway' to recover in Wisconsin
Barack Obama's state director said Tuesday's outcome was "not what we had hoped for," but pointed to exit polling that showed the president leading GOP challenger Mitt Romney among those who voted.
Tripp Wellde said a "strong message was sent to Governor Walker" as thousands took a stand against the "flood of secret and corporate money" that resulted in a huge spending gap between Walker and Tom Barrett.
"The power of Wisconsin’s progressive, grassroots tradition was clearly on display throughout the run up to this election and we will continue to work together to ensure a brighter future for Wisconsin’s middle class," Wellde said.
He pointed to exit polling that showed Obama beating Romney 52-43 and suggested the president had an advantage over Romney on who would help the middle class the most.
"These data points clearly demonstrate a very steep pathway for Mitt Romney to recover in the state," he said.
-- By JR Ross
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