Politics & Government

Daily Recall Roundup: June 2

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election.

Every day between now and Tuesday's gubernatorial recall election, Patch will provide daily updates on what's happening on the campaign trail.

Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest recall-related news.

11:15 a.m.: Barrett releases new TV ad

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Democrat Tom Barrett on Saturday released a new television ad that his compaign claims highlights new evidence that shows Gov. Scott Walker has been "stonewalling" the John Doe investigation into former Walker aides.

"After months of claiming he has cooperated fully with this criminal corruption probe, new evidence has come to light that shows Scott Walker has done the exact opposite,” said Barrett spokesman Phil Walzak. “Scott Walker is not a straight shooter and it's long past time this governor to come clean about why he has a criminal defense fund, why he won't release the emails, and whether he is a target of this investigation.”

8:25 a.m.: Two Rallies Set in Racine County

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as tea party groups and Wisconsin Democrats will be holding rallies just miles apart.

The Racine Tea Party rally will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Gorney Park, 8201 Nicholson Road in Caledonia. Officials with the national Tea Party Express and Pennsylvania Tea Party Activists, plus many key Wiscosin Republicans will be on hand at the event.

The Democratic rally, featuring Ed Schultz, of MSNBC’s "The Ed Schultz Show," will take place at noon on Saturday at the Racine Labor Center, 2100 Layard Ave., in Racine.


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