Kleczka Seat Is A Prize

[NewJerseyDem]

The article mentions state senators Moore, Carpenter and Coggs as possible candidates along with st. representative John Richards, Milwaukee acting mayor Pratt, former congressman Barrett, and Marc Marotta. Does anyone know much about these potential candidates?

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/49_68/news/4103-1.html (subscription required)

Wisconsin Democrats are confident they will hold Rep. Jerry Kleczka’s (D) Milwaukee-based seat, but his retirement announcement over the weekend was such a surprise that there is no heir apparent.

“Everyone was really shocked by this,” said Seth Boffeli, communications director for the Wisconsin Democratic Party. “It’s a big loss but the Democratic Party is confident we will keep the seat.”

Kleczka said he decided to go out on top after 20 years in office.

“I have accomplished the most important work I came to Washington to do: that is to be the voice and vote for my constituents, and to participate in the making of laws that preserve and strengthen the values of freedom, justice and equality in our society,” he said in a statement.

[pansypoo53219]

1. already got my state representative

making strong feelers. have gone to several of his town hall meetings and he would be a good replacement.