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Walker raises money for possible gubernatorial run

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Monday, February 23, 2009 - 10:01 a.m.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker has raised more than $400,000 for what could be a run for governor.

The Republican has not yet declared his intention of running against Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle in 2010. Doyle had about $1.4 million in his campaign account at the end of last year.

Campaign finance reports show Walker raised $272,000 in recent months, mostly from 128 donors who each gave $1,000 or more. His supporters include business and political leaders.

Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson and Wisconsin's three Republican House members planned a fundraiser for Walker in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

Campaign finance reports show Walker has raised $413,000 in all and had $360,000 in cash on hand at the end of last year.




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MiltonRedmen
Feb 23, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.
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There's a reason Tommy garnered 60% or more of the vote in each of his incumbent elections and 'ol Jimmy has yet to breach the 53% mark.

MiltonRedmen
Feb 23, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.
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No worries, tax and spend Jim won't be here for another term...at least not if there's any sanity left in Wisconsin.

Russ68
Feb 23, 2009 at 11:41 a.m.
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Yeah, things are all rosy right now with Doyle running the show... You should have said "goodbye" when HE got elected.

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