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Obama’s Wisconsin Recall Contribution: An Enthusiastic Tweet

By , senior editor for Intelligencer who has worked at New York since 2012
BELOIT, WI - JUNE 04: Neighbors display signs with opposite views on the Wisconsin recall election June 4, 2012 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, a Democrat, is trying to unseat Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in the recall election scheduled for tomorrow. Opponents of Walker forced a recall election after the governor pushed to change the collective bargaining process for public employees in the state. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Photo: Scott Olson/2012 Getty Images

“It’s Election Day in Wisconsin tomorrow, and I’m standing by Tom Barrett. He’d make an outstanding governor. -bo” — After ignoring calls to help the Democratic mayor of Milwaukee on the campaign trail, President Obama conveys his passion about recalling Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in 140 characters or less.

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Obama Tweets About Wisconsin Recall