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kpete

(72,013 posts)
Fri Jun 1, 2012, 09:22 AM Jun 2012

Barrett OWN's WALKER: "I have a police department that arrests felons-He has a habit of hiring them"

* Barrett on offensive against Walker in debate: Last night was the final debate of the Wisconsin recall battle, and Tom Barrett seized on new allegations about non-cooperation with investigators by Walker’s previous office, and news of a 13th Walker aide granted immunity, to hammer Walker as corrupt and divisive.

The Dems’ closing message has focused almost entirely on Walker’s alleged misconduct and dishonesty, and on the idea that only by ending the Walker experiment can Wisconsin reunite and move forward again. Bill Clinton arrives today.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/the-morning-plum-if-you-vote-out-obama-it-will-make-you-feel-better/2012/06/01/gJQA1svh6U_blog.html



I have a police department that arrests felons. He has a habit of hiring them.


I've been in public service 28 years. None of my staff have ever been arrested and I don't have a criminal defense fund.


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http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/walker-barrett-spar-on-jobs-in-final-recall-debate/article_bf0b5a74-aba0-11e1-af56-0019bb2963f4.html
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/06/01/1096417/-Tom-Barrett-s-amazing-moment-that-even-local-news-admits-was-the-highlight-of-the-debate

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Barrett OWN's WALKER: "I have a police department that arrests felons-He has a habit of hiring them" (Original Post) kpete Jun 2012 OP
Great line! Hope Barrett's campaign highlights it. Larkspur Jun 2012 #1
K&R Ellipsis Jun 2012 #2
love the picture!! Tom was great in the debate and while... WI_DEM Jun 2012 #3
I LOVE the In-your-face moments Plucketeer Jun 2012 #4
 

Larkspur

(12,804 posts)
1. Great line! Hope Barrett's campaign highlights it.
Fri Jun 1, 2012, 09:34 AM
Jun 2012

And from other sources I read, it looks like the local press picked up on it. It fits their soundbite addiction.

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
3. love the picture!! Tom was great in the debate and while...
Fri Jun 1, 2012, 11:19 AM
Jun 2012

and this is a great issue--one of many.

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