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Unions may get second choice Democrat in Wisconsin recall, but vow to defeat Scott Walker no matter

Tom Barrett Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is favored to win the Wisconsin recall primary tonight and go on to face Gov. Scott Walker on June 5. Since former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk drew the most support from unions in the primary, a Barrett victory would mean that the unions that not only didn't endorse him but in some cases campaigned quite actively against him would have to recalibrate quickly to keep the hope of defeating Walker alive, while facing a "unions can't win" narrative.
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will go up against Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin recall election

US Politics / Liberal : The Reaction (last year)

By Richard K. BarryMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was the winner in Tuesday's Democratic primary in Wisconsin to determine who will go up against Republican Gov. Scott Walker in the June 5th recall election.Kathleen Falk was the choice... Read Post

Scott Walker Recall: Wisconsin Dems Choose Standard-Bearer Today

US Politics / Liberal : Political Mojo (last year)

Democrats in Wisconsin are headed to the polls to pick a challenger to face Gov. Scott Walker in his recall election on June 5. The two leading candidates, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and former Dane County executive Kathleen Falk, ... Read Post

Tom Barrett receives immediate support from Wisconsin unions and Kathleen Falk in recall effort

US Politics / Liberal : Daily Kos (last year)

(Mark E Andersen) Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and her supporters in labor were ready. The moment Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, they issued strong... Read Post


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