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  Barrett enters [WI] governor's race with Racine stop
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Last EditedMonsieur  Nov 15, 2009 10:32pm
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AuthorMichael Burke
News DateMonday, November 16, 2009 04:30:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionRACINE - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Sunday he will run for governor, then promptly came to Racine for his first campaign stop.

Barrett was the surprise guest of honor at an afternoon fundraiser for state Sen. John Lehman, D-Racine, who is running for re-election in 2010, at a crowded Wilson's Coffee & Tea, 3306 Washington Ave. The shop, packed with the Democratic faithful, erupted into applause when Barrett arrived just before 2:30 p.m.

At noon, from home, Barrett announced his candidacy to replace Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle after he steps down. Doyle has announced he will not seek a third term.

The major GOP candidates who have entered the race are Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann.

At Wilson's, Barrett said he will file his nomination papers today. With no serious Democratic challengers in sight, he said: "It looks like a pretty clear path to the Democratic nomination."
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