"I am proud that the people of the 8th state Senate district have stood up to the cynical ploys of my opponents," said Pasch. "I look forward to holding honest, insightful debates on the issues with Senator Darling in this summer's recall election.

"I know we need shared sacrifice to solve Wisconsin's fiscal challenges, and we must protect critical middle class priorities like education, health care, and help for seniors. We cannot continue to balance the budget on the backs of the middle class, giving tax breaks to big corporations and gutting women's health care, investments in schools and public safety."

This spring, 30,000 people signed petitions to recall Senator Darling after she supported an extreme agenda that threatens critical priorities, hurts the middle class and divides the state. By giving tax breaks to large corporations while cutting investments in schools, women's healthcare and support for seniors, Darling isn't asking for shared sacrifice to overcome the shared challenges facing Wisconsin families.

Sandy and her husband have lived in Whitefish Bay for 25 years, where they raised three children. A practicing nurse since 1976, and an assistant professor of nursing at Columbia College of Nursing for 15 years, Sandy taught students in the fields of mental health, community health, and ethics. A relative newcomer to the State Assembly, Sandy has focused on strengthening education, improving health care and creating jobs during her three years as a state representative.