Obama pushes for higher minimum wage in Milwaukee rally
President Barack Obama urged Congress to raise the minimum wage as he framed a buoyant economy and labor market gains. He pitched to a union crowd in Milwaukee linking wage hikes to campaign contrasts with Republicans and contrasted state progress with federal inaction ahead of the November midterms. Labor Day message also highlighted Wisconsin’s bargaining rights clash and tight Walker Burke race.
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Perry says insulting tweet not OK'd
In Austin Texas Governor Rick Perry posted a disparaging image of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg on his verified account. The tweet was deleted after Perry said it was unauthorized and not condoned. The incident follows Lehmberg's drunken driving conviction in 2013 and Perry's veto of her office funding.
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Dogs in South Carolina campaigns showcased with family pets
South Carolina political ads feature dogs with candidates as part of campaign branding. Boots McMaster the bulldog appears with Henry McMaster in TV ads as a family watchdog, while independent Tom Ervin uses schnauzers Ace and Angel. Hugh Weathers shows spaniels Hub and Baby Girl in online material.
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