Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Prepares for Presidential Run

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who was elected Governor of Wisconsin three times in the last 4 years (2010 , 2012 and 2014) is now undoubtedly about to launch a run for President of The United States in 2016. On Saturday, Governor Walker lead a crowd of activists to cheers, as he drew a contrast to his top rival in the unofficial GOP Presidential race, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

Governor Walker is known mostly for what supporters call his “tough attitude” on unions. Critics called his pension reforms an “assault on Wisconsin workers.” Governor Walker’s fearlessness brought thousands of activists and fans out to New Hampshire to watch his speech. Walker was met with loud applause at his event, during his two-day stop to the first-in-the-nation primary state. The speech was given at Concord High School and was sponsored by The New Hampshire State Republican Party.

Walker tried to relate to New Hampshire middle class voters, by bringing up the fact that he is the son of a preacher and that he normally shops at Kohls department stores. A direct quote from Walker stated, “I actually stopped by Kohl’s and bought this sweater in the rack where it’s 70% off.” Walker has frequently brought up his humble middle class roots, particularly in New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina. These three states are the first three to vote in the 2016 Republican primary season.

Scott Walker’s conservative credentials are as solid as can be, he gave millions of Wisconsinites tax cuts, particularly Wisconsin businesses, he has an “A” from The National Rifle Association and he restricted collective bargaining rights for union workers, a move that polarized Wisconsin voters.

Walker was re-elected against Democrat Mary Burke in November winning re-election with 52% of the vote, despite the Democrats and Mary Burke spending millions against him. With regards to education policy, Walker stood both against President Obama’s Common Core standards and President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act. During his New Hampshire speech, along with many other speeches he has given, Walker emphasized letting states take control of education policy instead of the federal government. This is something directly opposed by Jeb Bush, who supports both common Core and No Child Left Behind.

One thing is certain about Walker, he knows how to win Democratic votes and he knows how to win elections. Not too many people believed he could win three straight elections in Wisconsin, but he was sent back by the people of his state. Whether people like it or not, Scott Walker may very well be our next president.

Via AP