Baldwin calls herself progressive in debate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Tommy Thompson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin tried to portray themselves as moderates in their third and final debate Friday night in their tight race to fill Wisconsin’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Seated next to each other at a round table at the Marquette University Law School, Thompson and Baldwin were pressed by moderator and veteran journalist Mike Gousha to detail their plans for the economy and accusations made by each campaign.
Polls show the race to be a dead heat. The seat has been in Democratic hands since 1957, but it’s open this year due to the retirement of Sen. Herb Kohl. It’s viewed as a major pick-up opportunity for Republicans as they try to win control of the Senate.
Thompson has tried to portray Baldwin as a liberal too extreme for Wisconsin. When asked why she doesn’t embrace her record, which has resulted in her being ranked as one of the most liberal members of Congress, Baldwin described herself as a “proud progressive.” Baldwin said she is focused on working for the middle class.
Thompson was asked about comments he made during the hard-fought Republican primary that he was more conservative than his opponents tried to portray him. Thompson backed away from those comments Friday.
“I’ve always been a moderate conservative,” he said.
The “Tommy vs. Tammy” race in Wisconsin is the most expensive Senate contest in the state’s history with spending from the candidates and outside groups topping $48 million.
Baldwin, 50, has represented the Madison area in Congress since 1999. Thompson, 70, was first elected to the state Legislature in 1966 and served as governor from 1987 until 2001. He also served four years as U.S. health secretary under then-President George W. Bush before leaving to work in the private sector, primarily for a powerful Washington law firm and a variety of health companies.
Oct 27, 2012 at 5:43 p.m.
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Fact check - Get the FACTS correct Tommy.
http://factcheck.org/2012/10/smearing-ta...
Time to read about Paul Ryan & his reason for getting into politics -->AYN RAND.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU1eULezJ...
Oct 27, 2012 at 4:40 p.m.
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Classy Progs
Oct 27, 2012 at 4:25 p.m.
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Hundreds of nails thrown into parking lot at Republican rally today in Wisconsin. Wonder who did it? Another Progressive perhaps?
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:16 a.m.
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Wow, that's a lot of words just to describe stupid.
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:08 a.m.
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Anyone who tries to justify a person that was supposedly working for the people when he was HHS Sec. to "work in the private sector, primarily for a powerful Washington law firm and a variety of health companies" is beyond any words that can be used to descibe ignorance.
Oct 27, 2012 at 9:25 a.m.
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"Baldwin described herself as a “proud progressive.”"
I'm shocked I tell ya....shocked!
:-)
Oct 27, 2012 at 8:45 a.m.
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"Hi, I'm Tammy" calling herself an progressive. Anymore, that simply means she's a full blown socialist. Thanks for admitting it. Nice try attempting to weasel your way out of voting against honoring those murdered during 9-11. Nice try but failed.
Oct 27, 2012 at 8:14 a.m.
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Regarding the GeraldFordfan: We have seen this in the past. When they know their person is losing ground and will lose the race, they attempt to diminish the other person's victory by throwing out little slanderous remarks. I would suggest that we just ignore this pesty little creature. Tommy Thompson will be our next senator from Wisconsin.
Oct 27, 2012 at 7:29 a.m.
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http://factcheck.org/2012/10/smearing-ta...
Oct 27, 2012 at 2:51 a.m.
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Fordfan I suggested the removal of your post Sexual derogatory terms are against the rules of this sight. state your case and keep it clean
Oct 26, 2012 at 10:48 p.m.
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Progresive? YOUR DAMN RIGHT!! LOL
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:50 p.m.
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Isn't Herb Kohl one of those richest guys in the Senate...one of those 1% folks?
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:46 p.m.
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Baldwin Co-Sponsored Four Bills To Create A Department of Peace and Nonviolence.....I doubt this would have made a difference in Benghazi.
"And on June 20, 2007, Rep. Baldwin even voted Present on a resolution condemning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for questioning the Holocaust and calling for the destruction of Israel."
http://mediatrackers.org/2012/10/26/bald...
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:33 p.m.
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Thompson is a has been and is not for the people anymore I at one time had some respect for him and now it is no longer about doing what is for the good of the ones they represent, it is now for the party they represent and who has the most money is who they will do for.
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:31 p.m.
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:26 p.m.
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Just like her bud Feingold. Who Obama picked to manage his campaign.. and just like poohbah, who should be weighing in any minute.
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:22 p.m.
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Thompson AGAIN MADE GREAT POINTS. I hope you all listened. Mike G. was OK.
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