Lautenschlager works to energize campaign; But if she can't find enough support, Falk hovers in Democratic wings

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) | Date: April 4, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Madison Her treatment for breast cancer completed, Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager is trying to shore up her political base to run in 2006 a re-election campaign that even her friends say will be an uphill fight because of her drunken driving conviction.

Lautenschlager has hired a campaign manager, and now makes nightly fund-raising calls. She said National Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean has asked about doing a fund-raiser for her, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is another high-profile friend who could help her survive what will be a withering attack by Republicans.

"My campaign is ...

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