Walker, Barrett will debate twice, on Friday, 5.25 and Thursday, 5.31.
NEWS OF WISCONSIN (AND SOMETIMES POINTS BEYOND)
Scott Walker’s vote total highest in a primary for governor in 60 years
But only half as much by voting-age percentage as Walter Kohler’s back then.
Walker calls primary turnout for him ‘good sign for June 5th’
Confident, but one guesses he’d be more confident had there been no recall.
Via TMJ4.
All Dem candidates to attend unity breakfast at Tom Barrett’s house
United on Barrett’s terms and turf.
Via WLUK.
Tomah seven-year-old recovering after savage pit bull attack
Playing in his driveway, then 100 stitches to bind wounds.
Via WEAU.
Nebraska man changes name to Tyrannosaurus Rex
Of course.
Via WISN.
Kraft fined for selling short-weight Oscar Mayer packages
Then again, wouldn’t less really be more when it comes to processed meat?
Two Milwaukee public schools rank in top 200 nationally
Rufus King and Ronald Reagan.
Via WISN.
Barrett wants four debates with Walker
No reported reply.
Via WMTV.
Wife hits husband with SUV after argument over recalls
Chippewa Falls man hospitalized with head, neck, back injuries.
Four Dems easily win Senate primaries
Lehman, Compas, Dexter, Seidel fend off ‘fake’ candidates.
Democrat Mitchell wins Lt. Governor primary
Madison firefighter Mahlon Mitchell has defeated two opponents to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin lieutenant governor.
With the win Tuesday, the leader of the statewide firefighters’ union will now challenge Republican incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch next month.
Walker easily wins recall primary
Republican Gov. Scott Walker has easily defeated token opposition in a GOP primary in a recall election that has become a nationally watched battle over union rights.
Preliminary results from Tuesday’s primary show Walker beat protester Arthur Kohl-Riggs with 96 percent of the vote.
The general election is June 5. Walker is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election.
Kohl-Riggs ran as a Republican, even though he has protested against Walker and his initiatives for months. Kohl-Riggs says he was running as a progressive Republican in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln.
Kohl-Riggs had no money and even less name recognition, while Walker is a national conservative hero who is shattering fundraising records as he fights to keep his job.
WISGOP sends email on Dem primary results before polls close
Eager or antsy?
Via WEAU.
Headline that Says It All™: “Falk has Union Support, Looks for Voter Support, too”
Barrett expected to win easily.
Via WBAY-TV.
Brewers extend contracts of GM Melvin, Mgr Roenicke
Stability.
Via TMJ4
Milwaukee Chief Flynn fires two more officers
Obstructing a homicide investigation and displaying sexually-explicit photos, respectively.
Badger Herald endorses Barrett
Describes Falk as ‘most unsettling of the choices voters face today.’
Via Badger Herald.
One-million Olympics tickets on sale
Friday.
Via WLUK.
Pit bulls kill 4 deer
Predators.
Via WLUK.
Reds over Brewers, 6-1
12-17, .414, 6 GB, Strk L3.
Dog food recalled after people sick with salmonella
Diamond Pet Foods.
Via WKOW.
