From Democratic Party in Wisconsin
Dear Friend,
You’ve heard a lot lately from Republicans about the trial of Georgia
Thompson - and you’re likely to hear more.
Here are the facts:
* Georgia Thompson acted alone. In his opening statement in the
trial, the U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case said as much: “This case is
not about the politicians you’re going to hear about.” It was only about
Georgia Thompson.
* Georgia Thompson herself testified under oath at trial that no one
at any level of government pressured her to do anything with regards to the
contract.
* Governor Jim Doyle has taken strong and appropriate steps to ensure
that this case remains an isolated incident. Both his current Secretary of
the Department of Administration and former Republican Secretary of
Administration Mark Bugher have conducted top-down reviews of the state’s
contracting process. Both found it to be fundamentally sound.
* Governor Doyle is a former prosecutor and former Attorney General
who has spent his career fighting for good government. You can be sure that
he will take swift, appropriate action in this matter.
Governor Doyle has an extraordinary record of accomplishment.
Whether balancing a $3.2 billion budget deficit without raising taxes,
saving prescription drug coverage for over 100,000 seniors, or protecting
our schools from deep Republican cuts, Governor Doyle has always fought for
what we believe in.
You can be sure he will keep on fighting for us.
Together we’ll win.
Sincerely,
Michael Murphy
Executive Director
Democratic Party of Wisconsin