“I don’t know if they will be buying from us, or getting in the way,” Johnson said.

A press release from Americans for Prosperity sent Thursday leaves little doubt why organizers are excited to have Palin at the rally. Conservative leaders hope the former vice presidential candidate will energize their base and spur voters to support the eight GOP senators facing recall elections.

Those lawmakers have come under attack for supporting Walker’s collective bargaining measure.

“Governor Palin is a strong voice for taxpayers and for reforming government to make it more accountable,” Seaholm said. “She doesn’t pull punches and is one of the most influential and followed commentators in politics today.”

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Mike Tate said Palin was an early Walker supporter, so it makes sense for her to come to Wisconsin.

“The question now becomes, ‘Do the eight Republican senators facing recall election stand with Sarah Palin as she lavishes praise over the Scott Walker union-busting, anti-family agenda?’” he said.

A spokesman for the governor said he is not scheduled to attend the event.