Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis, Friday, April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
SPRINGFIELD —
When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker comes to Springfield on Tuesday to address the state Chamber of Commerce, he could well see more people outside the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center than inside waiting for his speech.
Labor unions, incensed that Walker - best known for his efforts to curtail most public employee collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin - was invited to speak to Illinois business leaders, plan a rally outside the hotel.
Walker is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. Chamber President Doug Whitley said he's expected to speak for about 30 minutes and then take questions from the audience for about 10 minutes.
Labor organizers plan for their rally to run from 9 a.m. until about 11 a.m.
Logistics of the rally are being handled by the Springfield and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council. Council President Terry Reed said he's hoping up to 2,000 people attend....
Walker has been fund raising out of state with his recall election coming up. He is spending plenty to save his position as Governor.
The recall effort was widely successful, however, will they be able to sustain their success as a grassroots movement without the benefit of millions to spend on advertising?
Walker has been fund raising out of state with his recall election coming up. He is spending plenty to save his position as Governor.
The recall effort was widely successful, however, will they be able to sustain their success as a grassroots movement without the benefit of millions to spend on advertising?
