Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announces today she is officially a candidate for WI Attorney General and will run against incumbent Peggy Lautenschlager. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will be choosing sides in this major internal power struggle.
Kathleen Falk is an Environmentalist and her administrative record in Land Use Planning should make her attractive to the Think Green arm of the party. Interestingly, Peggy Lautenschlager countered Falk’s candidacy by announcing legal action against two Milwaukee area hospitals. This race could shape up to be a battle between the “Save the Planet” and “Universal Healthcare” wings of the Democratic Party.
Lautenschlager Sues Hospitals: MADISON - Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager announced today that her office will take action against two Milwaukee-area hospitals for engaging in unfair trade practices by overcharging uninsured patients.Healthcare and the environment are the two big vote getter issues left for the Democrats. Peggy may betting her future on the fact there are more votes for cheap healthcare in Milwaukee than votes for government purchase of farm land development rights in Dane County.
