More Good News For Scott Walker: Looks Like His Opponent Is A Crony Capitalist May 18, 2012

Lots of good news for Governor Walker lately.

He's ahead in the polls.

He's raised a lot of money.

And now it looks like his opponent awarded illegal, no-bid contracts to a campaign donor.

The complaint comes from a couple of recycling companies, who allege that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (that's the poor sap who has to run against Gov. Walker in the recall) has extended contracts to a third recycling company "in secret and without public bid."

Political payback, folks. That's what we're talking about here.

Not: Which company can provide the best service at an affordable price?

But: Which company provided me with support for my political candidacy?

From the link:

Republican Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Ben Sparks said in a statement that the arrangement "reeks of pay-to-play politics."

"Tom Barrett giving away lucrative no-bid contracts to his campaign donors, all while increasing wasteful government spending by $300 million, simply highlights his gross mismanagement of the City of Milwaukee," Sparks said.

Looks like it's going to be a great 8 years for Scott Walker in that governor's mansion.

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