Politics & Government

Racine County Republicans Ramp Up Effort To Defend Their Candidates

Recall elections may be on the horizon for Sen. Van Wanggaard, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and Gov. Scott Walker. Racine County Republicans stand ready to defend them as they open the Victory Center, 6211 Durand Ave. Suite 203.

About 100 volunteers attended the grand opening of the Racine County Republican Party office, called the Victory Center, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

Bill Folk, the chairman of the group, explained that volunteers and a few paid staff members would use the office to call like-minded individuals and remind them who Sen. Van Wanggaard is and that his job may be in jeopardy if the Democrats are successful in triggering a recall election.

They would also use the space to pour over the petition signatures and question those that seemed fradulant or inaccurate. Wanggaard said he would need as many volunteers as he could get on short notice. He talked about the highlights of his first year as a state Senator and the need to continue on a positive track fighting the "right fight."

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The grand opening of the office wasn't just about defending Wanggaard's seat; it was also about the first of a long list of campaigns the Racine County Republicans will be involved in this year.

They’ll also have candidates to support for the State Assembly, Presidential, Congress, U.S. Senate, County Treasurer, District Attorney, Register of Deeds, and the County Clerk races. A Presidential primary will also be held April 3, 2012. But unless the Presidential candidates come to town, not much activity will be coordinated at the County level.

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