Interview with Mahlon Mitchell, potential Democratic candidate to face Walker in recall

[packback]

http://milwaukeestory.com/index.php/2011/11/16/interview-with-mahlon-mitchell-potential-democratic-candidate-for-governor-of-wisconsin/

It seems like the Democratic party would love to at least see this guy run on the ticket against Walker, and I think if he gains momentum he may be the man to take on Walker. The guy is only 33, so that is a concern, but there is no question he is gaining popularity in Wisconsin.

[BlueToTheBone]

1. Our candidate is only 33 also, but we look on it as a good thing

he has time for a long career in public service.

Ken Aden for 3rd District of nw Arkansas...running against Steve Womack.
Aden4Arkansas.com

[EC]

2. No.

We need someone with the state-wide name recognition or we'll end up with Walker winning again.

Let him run for the Senate or something else.

[Scuba]

3. A good guy, but I'm not convinced he can win....

... I'd like to see Dave Obey run, but he may not have the energy.

[packback]

4. I agree

Obey had a great career and did a great service for Wisconsin in the House, but he is old and lethargic now unfortunately. I think name recognition is irrelevant, the second a candidate is chosen to run one on one with Walker he/she will be a household name overnight. I actually think somebody like Tom Barrett(who lost to Walker in the 2010 election) or Russ Feingold would actually bring unwanted baggage to the race. In a race like this it might be great to not have a record that Walker can pick apart for Wisconsin independents.

[Scuba]

5. I would support Jon Erpenbach in a heartbeat. n/t

[Greybnk48]

6. I want to kiss Jon Erpenbach on the mouth!

And I'd vote for him (and I'd buy his calendar). LOL!

[Scuba]

7. LOL He's an attractive candidate in many regards. n/t