National Dems enter Wisconsin fray with new ad targeting GOP state senator

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National Dems enter Wisconsin fray with new ad targeting GOP state senator

By Greg Sargent

For the first time, national Democrats are sinking money into a TV ad targeting an individual Wisconsin GOP state senator, a sign that the Beltway Dem establishment may be getting serious about rallying behind the recall drives now underway in the state.

The DC-based Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which supports Dem state government candidates around the country, is going up with a hard-hitting spot hammering Senator Luther Olsen for voting for "Walker's back-room deal to destroy collective bargaining":

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The ad, which is slated to run for two weeks in the Green Bay market, is the first spot from the left that focuses on a particular senator, another sign that the recall drives are gaining momentum.

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The DLCC specifically chose Olsen because he had previously criticized Walker's proposal before voting for it. The ad, which seems to reflect a sense that Walker will continue to sink in popularity, says:

Last month, Senator Olsen said eliminating collective bargaining is, quote, "pretty radical." But Olsen voted for Governor Walker's backroom deal to end collective bargaining. Now Walker is pushing a budget that will devastate public schools and health care. And Senator Olsen refuses to stand up to the Governor.

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1. Looks like Olsen is as radical as Walker.

Good job Dems! Hit them hard.

[Jackpine Radical]

2. It's a swing district with a fair amount of union labor.

High potential payoff for the investment.