Who Said It Best (And Worst) rounds up the week’s best and worst quotes from notable Milwaukee figures and folks-about-town.
SAID IT BEST
Senator Chris Larson, on the Senate approval of the Bucks arena deal:
“While some will argue that this is not the best use of public money, I would like to remind them that there is a false choice between building the arena and addressing education cuts, gun violence, or other important issues. We can’t fall into Walker’s divide and conquer mindset where one priority is pitted against all others. We are capable of collaborating and tackling them each on their own merits.”
Speaking of that divide…
SAID IT WORST
Gov. Scott Walker, on minimum wage:
“The left claims they’re for American workers, and they’ve got lame ideas, things like minimum wage. Instead of focusing on that, we need to talk about how to get people the skills and education and qualifications they need to take on careers that pay far more than that.”
Yes, let’s talk about the education people need…