Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Joe Klein

Joe Klein is giving up on his campaign to oust Scott Walker.

MILWAUKEE -- Joe Klein, candidate for Milwaukee County Executive, made the following statement today: “Scott Walker is wrong for Milwaukee County. Looking at the numbers this week, it became clear to me that I would not be able to run the campaign necessary for County Executive.”

“A campaign that does not focus on Walker before the primary will almost certainly ensure his re-election. To me, that outcome is unacceptable. Scott Walker has broken many promises. He broke his promise to hold the office to the highest ethical standards, he broke his promise to clean up the pension scandal, and he’s broken his promise to step down after one term. Scott Walker has no vision for the important issues facing Milwaukee County, and his lack of vision for transportation has been a constant roadblock to transportation progress.

“The poll obtained by Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows Lena Taylor is within remarkable distance of twice-elected Republican Scott Walker in the Milwaukee County Executive race. There’s no doubt: Scott Walker is more vulnerable than ever, and Lena Taylor is the person to restore accountability and responsibility to the Milwaukee County Executive's Office.

“I am withdrawing from the race for County Executive. I give my full support and endorsement to Lena Taylor.

Joe, Joe, Joe.

That poll was a joke. I was polled. I know firsthand what was asked and how it was asked.

Allow me to be blunt: It was an utterly meaningless piece of crap.

Milwaukee County libs cannot use the findings of that poll to convince residents that Lena (or "Linda") Taylor can defeat Scott Walker.

They must let the "results" of that poll go. It was an absolute embarrassment, and as enlightening in terms of accuracy as an online poll with Ron Paul's name on it. The Mellman Group should be ashamed of its shoddy methods.

Every time the Milwaukee County Executive poll "obtained by Daniel Bice" is mentioned, the libs bring dishonor to their cause.

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has more.

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