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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBarrett 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 Walkers 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 Walkers 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
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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
Larkspur
(12,804 posts)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)and this is a great issue--one of many.
Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)that Barrett hands Walker in this debate. GO TOM!