Barrett campaign communications director Phil Walzak told TPM: “Taking the story on the crime statistics wildly out of context, by suggesting some intentional manipulation of the crime statistics is a marked departure form the Walker campaign’s messaging thus far. I think what it shows is that they know our arguments on Walker’s integrity are resonating with the people.” (SOURCE)

The executive director of Wisconsin Professional Police Association, which is supporting Barrett in the recall election, described the ad as making “desperate false statements designed to distract the public and corrupt the election.” Barrett campaign spokesman Phil Walzak said the ad is a "sleazy attack against the brave men and women of Milwaukee law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day." (SOURCE)

According to multiple reports,independently verified by ThinkProgress, the following spam text message is being blasted out to many Wisconsin cell phones:

FRM:WI@obamasaliar.com

SUBJ:Union Puppet

MSG:Tom Barrett is a Union Puppet who will give Union Thugs everything they want. Call & ask why 414-271-8050 The phone number is that of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s campaign headquarters. The influx of calls following this spam text message has shut down phones at Barrett’s campaign, just seven days before Election Day and right as get-out-the-vote efforts are ramping up.

Oh, but there's more... From Think Progress (h/t to marigold ):Looks like we've got them on the ropes people. Keep up the good work. You can donate here