8:47 PM: Taylor, Walker supporters gather
Supporters of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker gathered at the Tommy G. Thompson Youth center on the State Fair Park grounds this evening.
Country music played in the background as supporters casually mingled in the darkened hall. State GOP Chair Reince Priebus was in attendance at the event, which featured red, white and blue balloons around the room. Attendees snacked on hot dogs and drinks.
Challenger state Sen. Lena Taylor was on her way to her election watch party not long after the polls closed at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Milwaukee.
Her supporters sipped wine and talked in groups as a mix of rock and pop music played over the speakers.
-- By Rebecca Kontowicz and Samantha Hernandez
Labels: 2008 spring election