The Brawler's Washington Heights homeboy Tom Barret got a phone call from the president after making national news. Should he expect another call, this time to throw his hat in the ring for governor?
Given that early Obama supporter Doyle and his team aren't particularly high on Barb "Vote Hillary" Lawton ....and that while Pelosi had apparently given Kind her blessing to run (and Kind's been making the rounds among muckity mucks to gauge support), the D's can't want to lose a seat they don't have to in 2010 ... perhaps he will. I'd imagine Tom could get Team Doyle support (noting how they're teaming up on taking over MPS ... a move that wouldn't play at all badly with out-of-Milwaukee voters).
It is indeed difficult to imagine a Dem from Milwaukee winning the governor's seat. But given the rise of in Dem identification in Wisconsin, maybe it's not as outre a concept as it seems.
And if it's Barrett vs. Walker, how many out-state voters stay home? Or does JB Van Hollen see his chance?
Just wond'rin.
It's "elicit" not "illicit". (See the top of the page.) It's time for COMMON SENSE, not party politics. The two old parties are out of touch. They may still win elections, but they do not have the hearts of the people. Give me an Independent any time!
Posted by: emilym | September 05, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Madison has proven often enough that it doesn't give a damn about Milwaukee. Tom Barrett gives a damn about Milwaukee.
They may want him, but they can't have him. Karma is a bitch.
To respond to Tommy Thompson 15 years ago (and the Democratic Party of the State of Wisconsin 15 minutes ago) "Screw Milwaukee?... Really. Fuck Madison."
Reaping/Sowing. Its in the bible. Why would Tom Barrett wanna live in Madison. He like hacky sack?
Posted by: Matt | September 05, 2009 at 09:30 PM