Milwaukee Post
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By DAVE FIDLIN Special to The Post MILWAUKEE — After the dust settled from a long election night, incumbent David A. Clarke Jr. emerged as the victor early Wednesday in the heated Milwaukee County sheriff's Democratic primary race. Clarke, who is expected to assume his fourth term as sheriff, narrowly edged out Democratic challenger Chris Moews. As election results came trickling in Tuesday night, Clarke maintained a slight, but steady, lead over Moews. Clarke, who maintained relative obscuri- ty throughout the night of the election, addressed his crowd of supporters at the Blue Ribbon Pub just before midnight Wednesday morning. "They threw the kitchen sink at us, but we're still standing," Clarke said in his speech to supporters. The outspoken sheriff took jabs at politi- cal interest groups — some from outside the Milwaukee area — that infused money into campaign ads that criticized Clarke's poli- cies as sheriff. "Elections are about voters; they're about people," Clarke said as he addressed his supporters. "They're not about special interests." According to estimates, more than $600,000 in outside spending went toward attack ads against Clarke. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political action committee and the Madison-based Greater Wisconsin Committee were among the groups that purchased the ads. Moews, who was at his campaign party throughout the night, formally addressed his crowd of supporters at The Hamilton on Milwaukee's east side minutes before Clarke gave his talk. Late Tuesday, Moews said he was not ready to concede. "It's been a long night, and it's going to be longer," said Moews, a Milwaukee police lieutenant. "We're not ready to concede." But as absentee ballot data surfaced DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com MARK BELLING If I was a liberal ... Page 9 Life a lot different in left field • The only three non-presidents pictured on U.S. paper money are: Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill, and Salmon Chase on the $10,000 bill. – Source: Cool Facts app BOOK REFLECTS ON BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY — PAGE 16 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Concern for the Packers should be with the defense Page 11 Performance may determine how Pack fares this season Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost See CLARKE on Page 7 Clarke ousts Moews in high-profile sheriff 's primary race MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AUGUST 15, 2014 Clarke Moews Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414 -744-9868 239652048 FREE EMISSION CHECK With coupon. Expires 8/29/14. Brenwood Park Senior Apts Brenwood Park Senior Apts Call to schedule your appointment or personal tour today! 9501 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin • 414-427-8499 Professionally Managed by Oakbrook Corporation • *Income Restrictions May Apply Lock in this great special for 12 months when you sign a lease by September 30, 2014 1 Bedroom $781 Extra Storage Units Onsite Management Elevator Fitness Center In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hookups Cable Ready Balcony, Deck or Patio Card Night Miniature Golf Free Coffee Bar Dart Baseball Exercise Class Billiards, Bingo Wii Bowling FREE Underground Parking Birthday of the Month FREE Friday Continental Breakfast On-Site Bank Free Shopping Shuttle 238976004 Everyone's Buzzing About These Great Rents! 2 Bedroom $899 Heat and hot water included! PET FRIENDLY