“While my rivals had a head start, our surging finances are just one more sign of the powerful momentum we are feeling in the campaign”, said Kleefisch. “We are optimistic that our support will keep growing right up to election night.”

In the most recent reporting period covering the months of July and August, Kleefisch raised $67,187 compared to $53,577 for Brett Davis and $7,215 for Dave Ross. Kleefisch, who began her campaign on January 19th of this year, had raised $203,822.10 by the August 30th reporting deadline. So far this year, Brett Davis has raised $162,746.21 and Dave Ross has raised $21,024.41.

“I am deeply honored by the extraordinary support we are receiving from grassroots conservative supporters across the state,” said Kleefisch noting that nearly 98% of her funds came from individual contributors. “More than 1000 people have contributed to our efforts to set Wisconsin on a new path of fiscal discipline and kitchen table common sense.”

Kleefisch has been endorsed by former Lt. Governor Margaret Farrow and State Senator Glenn Grothman as well as by Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family PAC and Pro Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC.

Rebecca sees our state filled with hard-working people, opportunity and resources – stymied by a prohibitive tax climate, including combined reporting, or the “Harley Tax.” Right now, Harley is considering a massive part of their operations to other states that encourage business. Jobs and the economy depend on letting businesses grow. Rebecca recognizes the need for government to get out of the way of growth.

When it comes to representing our state and talking to businesses, Rebecca holds a noticeable edge. She has worked in marketing and communications and understands the value of message, brand and media savvy. It’s the kind of experience that will help retain and attract businesses to grow in Wisconsin.

A vote for Rebecca is a vote to Open Wisconsin For Business again.

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Thank you so much for keeping Rebecca and the campaign in your prayers.

Rebecca Kleefisch is calling upon state legislators to stop the high-speed spending on the medium-speed train from Milwaukee to Madison by calling on lawmakers to convene the state legislature in Madison in an “extraordinary session.”

“The Doyle Administration’s plan is clear; they want to spend the $810 million in federal grant money for this rail project so fast that they think the next Governor will have no choice but to continue this crazy project. They think Wisconsin won’t be able to repay the federal government for what has been spent as the price of stopping it,” said Kleefisch. “ That’s why this high speed spending must be stopped now – and only the legislature can do it.”

In the last few weeks, the extraordinary arrogance of the high speed rail supporters has been on display. U. S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said nothing would stop the train during his recent visit. The Doyle Administration cut out the proposed Oconomowoc stop just because the community asked some appropriate questions about the cost and impact of the project. The Doyle administration is even leaping ahead to start spending $18 million on a train shed that many Amtrak passengers think is unnecessary. All this while the state steps in to pay the taxes for the Milwaukee Intermodel train station…to ward off foreclosure.

The state legislature has adjourned for the year but can be called back into session in three ways: by the Governor; by their leadership; or through a petition signed by a majority of the members of both houses.

“I urge every member of the legislature to petition the leadership to have the legislature called back into extraordinary session to stop this spending madness,” said Kleefisch. “It should be clear that this project is a huge waste of money and legislators should return to Madison to stop this excessive spending.”

“If they don’t stop this excessive spending, then the voters should hold them accountable this fall,” said Kleefisch. All it would take is a few sensible Democrats in each house to join with the Republicans to end this high speed spending spree.”

Under Joint Rule 99 (27m), the legislature can be called back into session by a simple majority of the members of each house signing a petition. Kleefisch said she has been talking with legislators about leading this project.

GROTHMAN ENDORSES KLEEFISCH FOR LT. GOVERNOR

For Immediate Release:

State Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) announced today that
he has endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Lieutenant Governor. “Too often
in the past, Republicans have nominated candidates who confuse the
electorate by becoming the big spending politicians who are
responsible for the problems of our country and state.

“I have met extensively with Rebecca and the people around her
and am convinced that it is vital to elect her. She will be a solid
conservative voice in a Republican administration. She will not be
swayed by the inevitable pressures to use the power of government to
help special interests.”

Contact Senator Grothman: 262-689-8421

Volunteers had festooned the walls of HQ with Rebecca signs, and had even set up a room for kids, where a flat screen showed movies just for kids.

The crowd kept streaming in all afternoon, some lingering to enjoy the rooms full of people and get some time with Rebecca, others content to grab a stack of  yard signs

and turn their neighborhood Rebecca Red.

As the only lieutenant governor candidate with her own headquarters, Rebecca was proud and even moremotivated by day’s end. Momentum is matching Rebecca’s energy and message.

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