Wisconsin: Out-of-state groups send in cash to deliver recall message

[marmar]

from the Capital Times (Madison):




Sandwiched between Klinke Cleaners and Check ‘n Go in a strip mall in Sun Prairie is one of the biggest financial players in Wisconsin’s historic round of recall elections.

But don’t be fooled by the 1223 W. Main St., #304 address. The conservative, pro-business Wisconsin Club for Growth boasts no posh suite, just a simple mailbox at a UPS store. While its office presence may be lacking, its political influence is not.

To date, Wisconsin Club for Growth has spent an estimated $3 million to $4 million on “issue” ads for and against candidates in the state’s recall elections. That’s far more than the $1 million it spent cumulatively on elections in the state over the past four years.

The power of that money is being seen in select markets across the state by television viewers who are being assailed by hard-hitting, 30-second attack ads. And, keep in mind that as an issue ad organization, Wisconsin Club for Growth does not have to report who its donors are or what it spends. ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_9e4146c9-2c25-5f33-9a7e-ce604315a2cd.html#ixzz1TyVK8wJq

[Greybnk48]

1. K&R and I shared this on FB.

[EC]

2. Why?

I'm guessing here, but the people that will vote in the recall - already have our minds made up about which way we will vote...so are they wasting money? And if so, GOOD.

[Bandit]

3. Remember though these are all Republican areas that elected Republicans.

It will be a Huge upset if Republicans get thrown out in favor of Democrats.. I understand the most current polling is favorable to the Democrats but Republicans are driven..If Wisconsin fails in this effort Liberals are in for a real world of hurt as is the United States of America.