Walker defends ad using 
fighting metaphor


September 2, 2010

 

Scott Walker is shown in this file photo.


 

MADISON - Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker says it's ridiculous to criticize his latest campaign ad in which he dons boxing gloves and talks about taking swings at Democratic opponent Tom Barrett.

Barrett, the Milwaukee mayor, was attacked last year while intervening in a domestic dispute outside the state fair.

Walker said Wednesday in an interview with The Associated Press that the ad was meant as a metaphor. He says, "It has nothing to do personal with Tom Barrett. I think any average voter can understand that."

Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate says the ad is in bad taste and Barrett says viewers can decide for themselves whether it is.

Walker says he was simply reacting to negative ads Barrett had been running against him for weeks.

 Associated Press