Lawton: Rumor of Affair "Outrageous Lie"
MADISON - The Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin is denying rumors about an affair, rumours retracted by a radio talk show host from Green Bay.
In a radio interview with WTMJ partner station WIBA Radio in Madison, Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton says that rumors about such an affair are untrue.
"I am incredulous that I am fielding questions about such an outrageous lie," said Lawton in the interview with reporter Robin Colbert.
"It really diminishes the dignity of the office I hold to give credence to such an extraordinary lie. My husband and I both celebrate our 36th anniversary in two weeks. We have had an extraordinary run with two fabulous children who have spouses, and four grandchildren."
The rumor was spread by talk show host Jerry Bader from radio station WTAQ in Green Bay.
Bader has retracted his statement with these words on his blog on the WTAQ web site:
11:23 am Statement from Jerry Bader concerning the Barbara Lawton Story:
"I have lost confidence in the sources that provided information yesterday regarding Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton. Therefore i cannot stand by the story posted yesterday".
Audio: Lawton's interview on WIBA
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