That Would Be “Very” Personal Reasons

WTAQ's Jerry Bader on the real reason Barbara Lawton stepped aside today (And it is sudden, she was still getting endorsements this weekend from State Legislators), then the only word to say is...

WOW!

UPDATE 10-27-09 -- Bader has since taken back the story and issued the following statement.

11:23 AM  STATEMENT FROM JERRY BADER CONCERNING THE BARBARA LAWTON STORY:

I HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN THE SOURCES THAT PROVIDED
INFORMATION YESTERDAY REGARDING LT. GOV BARBARA LAWTON.
THEREFORE I CANNOT STAND BY THE STORY POSTED YESTERDAY.

As James Wigderson said it best, this would be one hell of slander suit.

I have also removed my later post on this matter.

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October 26, 2009 · Filed under 2010 Dem Governor Primary, 2010 Elections

  • Stan from Cudahy
    "Oh Lawton, yeah I knew about her. I think we all are shocked by the sexual harassment suit pending."

    What did this comment mean, Kevin? Just because a slimy wingnut like Jerry Bader types sometthing doesn't make it true. This comment was apparently you confirming that you knew what Bader said to be true? Is that still your posture today?

    Political discourse in this country has gone completely into the toilet. I wonder how Bader looks himself in the mirror. In addition to his smarmy verbal commentary, he posted a written defense of his "brilliant" commentary. Face it, the man is a complete and total asshole. Unfortunately, because of Times v. Sullivan, she can't sue him for libel. WTAQ must consider, however, whether or not it wants to keep a "walking lawsuit" on the payroll. For most employers, that would be a relatively easy decision.
  • As predicted, the only mention of "family challenges" in this morning's Journal Sentinel crowi...er, story about forcing Babs ou...er, Lawton's unfortunate departure was an 18th-paragraph elaboration on the official "very personal reasons" by Sen. Jim Sullivan (D-Wauwatosa). They didn't even twig onto Peg Lautenschlager telling the Wisconsin State Journal that it was "family reasons".

    Also from the Other WSJ, Kathleen Falk is part of the picture now. Somebody get the melted butter; I think the popcorn is ready.
  • dad29
    Heh. That means Pete Bock vs. Tom Barrett. They were about 3-4 years apart at Marquette High, but (obviously) hung in the same circles...
  • Swen
    Kevin

    thought you knew all in the valley?

    Can't buy the hype anymore.
  • kevinbinversie
    Oh Lawton, yeah I knew about her. I think we all are shocked by the sexual harassment suit pending.
  • swen
    suit??
    bader just says it brings sexual harassment issue up, as if it wasn't the lesbian problem that would doom her.
  • Holy Crap! How did Jerry find this?

    I agree with Steve,

    Wow is right.
  • "WOW!" is right.
  • So will Kind get his permission slip signed now?
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