While working for Rock County, the women spent much of their work time talking inappropriately about a relationship between Riesterer and a deputy, according to the response briefs. Another employee reported that the women "were not professional, goofed off a lot, and talked about men with chatter akin to that of high school girls," according to the briefs.
The women filed their complaints about Runaas only after they were reprimanded and disciplined for their own sexually inappropriate behavior said Michele Ford, a Milwaukee lawyer representing the county. Although the women seem emotionally hurt by the Republican sheriffs potty mouth and sexual banter, they made sure to somehow drag Wasemillers democratic challenger into the controversy.
The women threw complaints everywhere until finally settling on their intended soft target, Chief Deputy Bob Spoden. The women said Spoden blamed the women for encouraging sexual comments. The women also say Spoden and Becker reacted angrily to their claims that Runaas harassed them. Spoden happens to be running as a Democrat against Republican Scott Wasemiller to replace the accused Runaas as sheriff. Runaas is retiring after serving since 1998.
Both women seek back pay, interest and attorney fees. They also seek reinstatement to full-time work with the county. The women can’t lose here no matter if accusations are unfounded because if Wasemiller wins, the women will gain reinstatement to full-time work for their extra effort.
The Janesville Gazette learned of the complaints Monday from Ms. Fink. She said voters should know about Spoden's alleged handling of the situation. Don’t worry, Ms. Fink, the Janesville Gazette is a pro at this. The primary accusation of sexual harrassment against Runaas will become secondary now that they have some ammunition to swiftboat a democratic candidate.
Forgetting about their verbal harassment charge against Runaas for the moment, the ladies found the composure to offer these political soundbites.
"We just want people to know what kind of atmosphere is at the sheriff's department and what kind sheriff Bob Spoden would make," said the accusing Fink. The distraught Riesterer said, "Wasemiller is honest."
As you can see the swiftboating technique is no longer a national phenomenon. Republicans with the help of their media friends are able to employ these deceptions in local contests to gain votes. The Gazette is giving Spoden the same treatment they gave Democratic Rock County Coroner Jenifer Keach. They report on allegations, opinions and distortions and present them as the undisputed truth.
Read the Gazette swiftboat article here.
9 comments:
The Gazette is so biased it's sickening. They even say that the truth won't come out until after the election. And what if this truth is that the women are lying and filed these complaints as retribution for the disciplinary action taken against them? It's horrible the way the Gazette spins the news. It's just so pathetic.
Yes. The timing (elections)of the release of this story just makes the womens allegations unbelievable. The Gazette blasted this story on the front page Thursday and continued today in their editorial. They practically hang Spoden just for breathing in this one, but throw in a disclaimer that whether or not the allegations are true, it doesn't prove anything. Then why write such a useless and potentially false story? Their editorial was also a feeble attempt to pretend they are neutral on this one. I can't wait to see a list of their endorsements.
Anyone who has worked around these women know that they are nothing but puppets for Wasemiller. If all he can muster for supporters inside are disgruntled county employees,that speaks for itself.
Jackie Riesterer's license plates say "I FLIRT" so that should tell you something. Also, I've had my own encounter with her. She has a filthy mouth and is as unprofessional as anyone can be. Scott Wassmiller will not be able to protect their jobs, they are (were) employees of the County not of the Sheriff.
I wish these two would agree to a debate. I really don't know to much about either canidate. Does anyone know if they have set-up a debate prior to the November elections?
So the sensetive liberals are now calling these woman whores? WOW to think the liberals are real sensative to woman's rights. They always have to call the victims out. Call them whores or trailer trash. It's really showing the liberals true colors when a woman is sexually harrassed and then to call the victims names. That takes a lot of class. I got an idea why don't the lefties actually step up to the plate and take the actions that they have gotten them into trouble and fess up to the allegations instead of always pointing the finger. Doyle does it just like Clinton did with the Lewinski affair.
anonymous 12:01
You are a laugh riot. Wasemiller is the one who used these women and degraded them down to your level.
Great comment! Remember, it was the women who injected Wasemiller into their publicity statements with the Gazette regarding their allegations. Lefties did not need to.
Sorry folks - The allegtions by the two women are true. It all happened and there are many witnesses. However, no one was offended. What's the truth here? stay tuned.
Spoden vs Wasemiller. One of the best sheriffs we ever had was Joe Black. He had NO background in supervision. He had morals and ethics however. Wasemiller has the same type of morals & ethics.
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