Democrat Unity Rally Cancelled

The Democrat unity rally, "Wisconsin Together," scheduled for May 9th, one day after the primary election, isn't going to happen.

Tom Barrett requested that rally be cancelled.

From the Republican Party of Wisconsin:

Coming on the heels of a divisive primary season for Wisconsin Democrats, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has at the last minute decided to cancel a "Wisconsin Together" unity rally that would bring the Democrat candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor together with labor union leaders in the aftermath of their contentious recall primary. Instead, it appears the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and Tom Barrett will be holding a separate event in Milwaukee, far from the labor union activists who will continue to hold their rally at the capitol.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin initially stated that a unity rally was to take place May 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the state capitol, featuring Tom Barrett, Kathleen Falk, Doug La Follette, and Kathleen Vinehout, who all confirmed their participation. According to sources, a permit for this rally was obtained weeks ago, and it has been confirmed that Lt. Governor Candidate Mahlon Mitchell recorded a robocall advertising this rally, which was then sent to Democrat voters throughout the state.

The decision to pre-empt this rally at the last minute has caused widespread anger and confusion amongst liberal pundits and activists alike, fueling speculation that Tom Barrett requested that this "Unity Rally" be cancelled, as he "does not want to be seen in the company of union leaders and union members for fear of having images of his participation in the rally being used against him by the Walker campaign."

"Why would Tom Barrett not attend a 'unity rally?'" asked Republican Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Ben Sparks. "Democrats in Wisconsin are clearly having trouble rallying behind a single candidate, and this does not bode well for a Democrat base that has shown lackluster excitement, at best, for their liberal slate of candidates.

"Middle-class families have shown their unified support for Governor Walker, with thousands of volunteers hard at work in the Republican Party of Wisconsin's Victory Centers. The fact that the Democrats' grassroots support is divided demonstrates a fractured party only weeks before the general election."

What's especially funny about this alleged "unity" rally being cancelled is Barrett's campaign mantra that he's going to bring Wisconsin together.

He claims that he's going to unify the state and end divisions.

Hey, Tom? Cancelling a unity rally within your own party doesn't exactly instill confidence about your ability to bring Wisconsin together.

Playing political games won't cut it. You can't hide from the union bosses and their minions, Tom.