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Posted: Fri 7:57 PM, May 25, 2012
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Walker Tweets Recall Debate Should be 'Simple'

Posted: Friday, May 25, 2012 --- 8:00p.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker says in a message on Twitter that the first debate against his recall opponent Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett "should be simple."

Walker says in the tweet sent about two hours before the start of Friday's debate that it should come down to Barrett's record versus his.

Walker says unemployment and taxes are down under his watch as governor, while they are both up in Milwaukee under Barrett.

Both candidates have been battling a numbers game for weeks, pointing to different statistics to make their points about the other candidate. How well they have done with the economy has been a major focus of the campaign and was expected to be highlighted during the debate as well.

The recall election is June 5.

Copyright 2012. The Associated Press.

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  • by Wendy on May 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM
    It was!!! Good job Governor!!
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  • by Helena Handbasket Location: Madison on May 26, 2012 at 05:06 AM
    I find it rather insulting that Walker just assumes that the debate "should be simple". This recall election is a matter of intense importance to many Wisconsin residents and should not be treated lightly! I do realize that Walker has raised tons of money for this recall, and maybe he feels that his wealthy backers made him a shoo-in, but the people of Wisconsin want to know REAL answers to their questions.
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  • by Whatev Location: Location on May 25, 2012 at 09:26 PM
    What I don't get is when Walker says that unemployment and taxes are down, but isn't Milwaukee a part of WI? Maybe Walker has something to do with that in the long run. County and city taxes had to go up because of Walker--not just the Milw. area. Apparently Milwaukee has voted for Barrett, and saw something in him for 8 yrs. Just a thought.
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