Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is not the only gubernatorial candidate bringing major national politicians to the state. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal appeared at a fundraiser at the Sheraton Hotel Monday to campaign for Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
""What Scott understands better than most is the need to cut government spending, cut taxes, get government out of the way … that's great news for the families of Wisconsin,"" Jindal said.
Walker in turn praised Jindal on his leadership in times of economic and natural disasters.
""He's been a great leader for the state of Louisiana, a great leader nationally, and I am proud to have him help us with our campaign for governor of the great state of Wisconsin,"" Walker said.
However, Jindal's presence on the campaign trail for Walker and others nationally has caused some controversy within his home state.
Louisiana State University Student Body President J. Hudson sent a letter to the media criticizing Jindal for neglecting the state and its institutions of higher education.
Hudson said the letter was the best way he could think of to get LSU students heard by their governor in the wake of massive cuts to university funding.
""Bobby Jindal has not done anything purposely to hurt education, it's just he hasn't done anything to protect it, and that's what we're trying to preach,"" Hudson said.
However, Jindal defended his position on the campaign trail and said he has been dedicated to Louisiana issues. ""I've spent over 90 percent of my time in my state. I've done that since being elected,"" Jindal said.
Whether or not his constituents approved of his campaigning activities, Jindal said he was happy to support Walker. ""I am proud to call him a friend, and I look forward to calling him a fellow governor,"" Jindal said.
