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gateley

(62,683 posts)
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 07:40 PM Jan 2012

The Mayor of Milwaukee is on with Reverend Al. Apparently he ran against Walker for Governor?

Do you WI DUers think he may be able to get the seat now? (I'm confident Walker will be ousted :thumbsup Would you like to see him as Governor?

Again, you guys are AWE-INSPIRING! True Patriots, true Americans!

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The Mayor of Milwaukee is on with Reverend Al. Apparently he ran against Walker for Governor? (Original Post) gateley Jan 2012 OP
Yes, he ran Lifelong Protester Jan 2012 #1
In another thread I at least three people mentioned his weak campaign. gateley Jan 2012 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Jan 2012 #2
He was asked on MSNBC if he might go for it, but he said he's gateley Jan 2012 #5
He's a good man, but already lost to Walker once. Other good candidates include.... Scuba Jan 2012 #3
If you could pick one, who would it be? nt gateley Jan 2012 #6
Jon E. Scuba Jan 2012 #7
I just saw him on with Ed or Rachel (forget which show) who asked if he was gateley Jan 2012 #9
What's Russ Feingold doing these days? annabanana Jan 2012 #8

gateley

(62,683 posts)
4. In another thread I at least three people mentioned his weak campaign.
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 09:14 PM
Jan 2012

With all the money that he's got, we (you) need someone who is stronger, I agree.

Although he didn't lose by that much, did he?

Response to gateley (Original post)

gateley

(62,683 posts)
5. He was asked on MSNBC if he might go for it, but he said he's
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 09:16 PM
Jan 2012

"focused on being Mayor" and working on his reelection for that. But politicians always say that, so who knows?

Millions of us across the country would love to be able to come in to vote with you!!

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
3. He's a good man, but already lost to Walker once. Other good candidates include....
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 07:46 PM
Jan 2012

Russ Feingold
Dave Obey
Jon Erpenbach
Peter Barcus
Maholm Mitchell
Ron Kind
Kathleen Falk



edited for brain fart

gateley

(62,683 posts)
9. I just saw him on with Ed or Rachel (forget which show) who asked if he was
Tue Jan 17, 2012, 11:23 PM
Jan 2012

considering running. He said he was considering it, but there were lots of good Democrats who would do a good job. Drop him a note and let him know you support him.

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