Tom Barrett calls on Walker to release defense fund information

[hue]

Source: WISN news

MILWAUKEE -

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett is calling on Gov. Scott Walker to release information on his criminal defense fund.
Online records show that Walker transferred $60,000 of his campaign funds to his legal defense fund in the John Doe investigation...

"It’s time for Walker to come clean about whether he is a target of this investigation or not," Barrett said. "Character matters, and I’ve always tried to hold myself to the highest level of integrity. I will bring this same commitment to the governor's office, and that’s why Walker needs to answer these questions for the people of Wisconsin.”

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[Dont call me Shirley]

1. Keep going Tom Barrett. Topple the dictator.

[snacker]

2. And....

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-barrett-in-deadheat-in-recall-showdown-poll-says-8l58n4s-149857945.html


The latest poll show Walker and Barrett in a deadheat....come on, Wisconsin, we can do this!!!!
RECALL WALKER

[Scuba]

3. Wonder how Walker's supporters feel knowing their campaign donations are being transferred...

... to his legal defense fund?

[Release The Hounds]

6. I'm sure they're cool with it

After all, he walks on water and couldn't possibly have done anything wrong.

[justabob]

4. I had been wondering about this

For the last few days there have been numerous posts regarding Walker's funds for the recall. I have been wondering since I saw the first report if any of that money was going to be or even COULD be used for the John Doe defense fund. Seems he is going to need lots of money for the corruption investigation going forward.

[hue]

5. More from the Washington Post:

Possible recall opponent calls on Walker to explain legal fund tied to county investigation

...Under state law, officeholders may only set up a legal defense fund in one of two cases: if they’ve been charged with, or are under investigation for, violations connected to campaign finance laws; or with violations connected to election laws.

Barrett, one of four Democrats hoping to unseat Walker in a recall election next month, said Walker owes it to voters to make clear which situation applies to him. The mayor honed in on revelations this week that Walker’s campaign has transferred $60,000 to the legal fund to pay for attorneys...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/possible-recall-opponent-calls-on-walker-to-explain-legal-fund-tied-to-county-investigation/2012/05/02/gIQAJQiRxT_story.html