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“A Fair Shot, Stronger Wisconsin”

October 25, 2014

By Urban Media News

Mary Burke

Mary Burke

Wisconsin voters face a clear choice in the race for governor this November.

I know Wisconsin can do better. And by ensuring that everyone gets a fair shot, we will do better.

But Governor Walker sees things differently.

Recently he said, “We don’t have a jobs problem.”

He’s wrong.

The failures of the last four years are all too real for far too many – they affect everyone.

Over the last four years, the typical Wisconsin family has seen their income drop by nearly $3000 a year.

Too many people are working harder than ever with less to show for it. It’s not fair, and it’s not good for our economy.

Wisconsin is dead last in Midwest private sector job growth, and we’re facing a projected $1.8 billion structural deficit in the next budget.

That’s a jobs problem.

Rather than cherry-pick a few winners at the top, I want to give every Wisconsin family a fair shot to get ahead.

A fair shot means great, affordable public education, from kindergarten all the way through university – I’ll invest in our schools, not cut them, and I will make college more affordable.

A fair shot means a leading economy with more good paying jobs, growing small businesses and raising the minimum wage.

A fair shot means reducing taxes for those being squeezed, because growing the middle-class creates jobs, not giveaways to millionaires.

A fair shot means government that is accountable, fiscally responsible and working for the people of Wisconsin, not the powerful special interests.

Think about what a fair shot means for you and those you love: a better neighborhood school for your child, more affordable college education, and greater economic security for your retirement.

Along with ensuring a fair shot for those willing to do the hard work, we need to set a very different tone. Governor Walker’s approach, in his own words, has been to divide and conquer. That is not the Wisconsin Way.

At the end of the day, we’re all on the same team. That’s who we are in this state.

I know that we can put aside the division, get past the fighting for fighting sake, and get the job done.

My career has been about seeing the possibilities, taking on the challenges and getting results.

From leading European Operations and strategic planning for Trek to expanding the Boys & Girls Club – from serving as your Secretary of Commerce to founding an education partnership that provides greater opportunities for teens – I’ve seen the tremendous possibility that lies ahead for Wisconsin when we focus on getting the job done.

I can’t wait to get to work as your Governor. We have everything we need to be a growing, thriving, innovative state that stands out as a leader.

I would be honored to have your vote on November 4 and ask you to join me in building a Wisconsin that works for everyone.

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