FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONDAY, June 6, 2011

CONTACT: Gillian Morris, Press Secretary

(608) 260-2418, gillianm@wisdems.org



GOP Recruits Fake Democrats to Delay Recall Elections



Shelly Moore calls on Sheila Harsdorf to oppose any similar tactics



RIVER FALLS - In a disgracefully transparent attempt to avoid facing voters in recall elections this summer, the GOP is seeking out members of its own party to run as "fake democrats" to force democratic primaries this July.



"It appears as though the GOP Senators will stop at nothing to avoid being held accountable," said Shelly Moore. "Now they are resorting to dirty tricks in order to delay elections, create confusion and chaos, and avoid being judged by voters in recall elections. Senator Harsdorf must pledge to oppose any similar tactics, and the Republican Party must immediately shut down this partisan, coordinated attack on democracy that wastes taxpayer dollars. These elections must get underway so the State can heal. These underhanded tactics serve no purpose but to divide us further."



170,000 people signed petitions to recall 6 GOP Senators, including 23,000 in the 10th Senate District. They deserve to have their voice heard – not shut out by scheming GOP party bosses conspiring in backrooms.



Shelly Moore is a highschool teacher from Ellsworth who has seen firsthand the impact of the radical Walker-Harsdorf agenda on local schools. In the State Senate, Shelly will be an independent and effective leader, working to balance the budget while respecting our working families and seniors.



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