ASHLAND, WISC. --- Longtime Democratic U.S. Congressman Dave Obey was in Ashland on Saturday, speaking out against what he calls the influx of big business dollars to the campaign of Republican Sean Duffy.
"There's a huge amount of big business, special interest, corporate money being poured into this state in support of Sean Duffy's campaign and against Julie Lassa's," Representative Obey said, "and I think people need to know where that money is coming from."
Representative Obey was joined by Democratic State Senator Bob Jauch, who said he is frustrated with the lack of transparency when it comes to campaign finance.
"We know this. The people that are pouring money into trying to influence this election don't live here," Senator Bob Jauch said. "They don't care about this area. They only care about policies that help pad their pocketbook."
For those who do live in northwestern Wisconsin, Senator Jauch said he and other Democrats have spearheaded some great work in the communities in that part of the state.
"We've actually got over $80 million in projects in northern Wisconsin right now underway that are putting people to work," Senator Jauch said, "revitalizing our communities, and helping modernize the communities for a better and stronger future."
That future will most likely include either Sean Duffy or Julie Lassa sitting in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the retiring Congressman Obey said it's about time the voters know where the candidates truly stand.
"The issue in this campaign is, 'Whose side are you on?'" Representative Obey said. "It's clear that Sean Duffy is on the side of big business and special interests, and Julie is on the side of average, working people."
Really only one thing is for certain. November 2nd will bring an election, and an important one at that.
"This is a critically important election," Senator Jauch said. "This is a crossroads election."
The Duffy campaign responded to the comments made in Ashland by noting that financial reports indicated Lassa is outspending Duffy by nearly $200,000, money the Duffy camp says is being primarily spent on attack ads.
Additionally, the Duffy campaign says about $1 million has been spent by outside groups for negative ads against both candidates, not just Lassa.
Posted by Zach Schneider
zschneider@northlandsnewscenter.com
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