Wisconsin politicians on motorcycles, part 2

Earlier this week, a new ad from one of Wisconsin’s three Democratic candidates for attorney general inspired a look at the bipartisan tradition of politicians on motorcycles. 

Given the popularity of the campaign trope, it was inevitable some great moments in motorcycle campaigning would be left out. But I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the two that were brought to my attention after the post was published.

University of Wisconsin-Madison student journalist Polo Rocha pointed out that the round-up failed to include one of Gov. Scott Walker’s most visible motorcycle moments: his portrait for the 2014 edition of TIME’s most influential people.

Accompanying a piece penned by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is a photo of Walker seated sideways on a Harley-Davidson parked in front of the state Capitol — arms crossed as he gazes off into the distance. 

And Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ isn’t the only attorney general candidate who rides a Harley, although she’s the only one to do so in an ad — so far.

“I wanted to make sure you are aware that in addition to Brad’s more than two decades of riding, he also served seven years as a road captain with the Kettle Moraine Chapter of the Harley Owners’ Group,” wrote Johnny Koremenos, campaign spokesman for Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel, in an email.

Schimel, a Republican, faces no primary opponent. Happ is Rep. Jon Richards and Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne for the Democratic nomination.

Maybe if she wins, she and Schimel can compete in a motorcycle rodeo for victory.

Wisconsin politicians on motorcycles, part 2