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Print This StorySupreme Court Justice Butler Releases First TV Ad Of Campaign
Election Set For April 1
UPDATED: 5:21 pm CST March 3,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler's first television ad in the campaign to keep his seat focuses on his endorsements and doesn't mention his opponent.The ad is the first by either Butler or his opponent, Burnett County Judge Michael Gableman, in the race to be decided April 1. Outside groups have run ads.Butler talks in his ad about endorsements that he's received from more than 200 judges and district attorneys, and groups representing more than 18,000 in law enforcement.The announcer said that Butler has protected people from criminals and consumers from fraud.Gableman has criticized Butler's record on deciding criminal cases.
Previous Stories:
- February 25, 2008: Groups Announce Support For Public Financing For Judicial Races
- February 21, 2008: First TV Ad Begins Airing In State Supreme Court Race
- February 21, 2008: Poll: Democrats, Republicans Split On Supreme Court Candidates
- February 19, 2008: Senate Approves More Public Financing For Supreme Court Races
- December 11, 2007: Supreme Court Endorses Public Financing For Races
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