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Obama seeks to shore up support for Wis. Democrats
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| Contributor | Homegrown Democrat |
| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Sep 05, 2010 04:54pm |
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| Author | SCOTT BAUER |
| News Date | Sunday, September 5, 2010 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | MADISON, Wis. — President Barack Obama hopes to improve the fortunes of suddenly imperiled Wisconsin Democrats as he celebrates Labor Day with the state's union workers on Monday.
Democrats are happy for any boost he can deliver — though his appeal has been sliding — as resurgent Republicans have two big targets: three-term U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, whose defeat could help them gain control of the U.S. Senate, and the governor's office, which is open for the first time in nearly three decades.
"This has and will give us a shot in the arm, a lot of excitement to begin our political season," said Sheila Cochran, the head of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, which organizes the Laborfest event. "If his visit reminds them of what we could possibly go back to, then I'm all for it."
While some union leaders have been disappointed with Obama and his ability to push through pro-labor legislation, Democrats are still counting on labor for get-out-the vote efforts and campaign help — crucial to the party in elections. |
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