Mayor Barrett joins Obama in Madison

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says President Barack Obama did not talk with him Wednesday about his decision whether to run for governor next year.

Barrett is under increasing pressure to run for governor next year since the Democratic Party has no major candidate.

Barrett says he and Obama spoke briefly in Madison before the president's speech, but it was all about education.

Obama called Barrett an outstanding mayor when he introduced him during the speech at a Madison middle school.

Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus said earlier on Wednesday that the whole purpose of Obama's visit was to persuade Barrett to run for governor.

Obama didn't mention the governor's race during his comments, which focused on education.