Posted on 05/31/2013 12:15:12 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visited Iowa recently to speak at a well-attended Republican dinner, only one national political reporter (NBC's Alex Moe) showed up. That just proves you don't need national press attention to make a strong start in the 2016 Republican presidential race.
There's a Walker boom, or at least a boomlet, going on in the nation's first voting state. When you hear speculation about the '16 GOP field -- Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal and others -- it's rare to hear Walker's name included in the group. But keep an eye on him; politically-savvy Republicans certainly are.
Here's one way to test Walker's appeal. Talk to Iowa politicos who supported Mitt Romney last time around, and then talk to politicos who supported anybody but Romney, and ask what they think about Walker. You'll hear a lot of positive things from both groups.
"He's the guy to beat in Iowa as it stands right now," says David Kochel, who ran Romney's 2012 campaign in the state. In an email exchange Thursday, Kochel, who is not working for any candidate at the moment, ran down the list of Walker's strengths. The Wisconsin governor is "a full-spectrum conservative who's comfortable with and speaks the language of Iowa social conservatives." His showdown with public-sector unions won him great admiration and a substantial fundraising base among Republicans. He's a favorite of Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad. And he has "real Tea Party credibility." Put it all together, and it's a pretty strong resume. "I think Walker's ability to reach across coalitions could be unmatched," said Kochel.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
I forgot Cruz. He’s the real deal, and I certainly would be ecstatic to him him as nominee. He could also win in unexpected places if he runs a good campaign.
Walker does have serious exec ezxperience, and has been through the wringer more, but Cruz is good man worthy of anybody’s supprt as I write this.
RE: can anyone tell me what his Second Amendment stance is?
SOURCE:
http://www.ontheissues.org/Scott_Walker.htm
Scott Walker on Gun Control
* The Second Amendment is not optional. (Nov 2010)
* Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
SOURCE: http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Scott_Walker_Gun_Control.htm
“Protecting and preserving our constitutional freedoms is one of the most important things a governor can do. The Bill of Rights forbids the government from infringing on the freedoms unique to America, but that hasn’t deterred politicians who want to treat the Second Amendment as optional and strip us of the right to keep and bear arms. I will fight these attempts to get around the U.S. and Wisconsin Constitutions and I will strive to protect our rights today and for future generations.”
Source: Campaign website, scottwalker.org, “Issues” , Nov 2, 2010
Music to my ears!!!!! Thanks.
LLS
Although anyone who has graduated with a BA in the Liberal Arts can tell you that 90%+ of what you were taught was useless, navel-gazing, and/or propaganda, many people might look at this as intellectual weakness.
I know that Bill Gates, etc. didn’t finish college, and 0bama seems to have spent his time at occidental on the bong, they are libs and can get away with it. Palin got trashed on this issue even though she is a college graduate.
As I previously posted before he is the one to keep an eye on.
Three great presidents (top 25%): Washington, Lincoln and Cleveland
Three good (next 25%): Jackson, Taylor, Fillmore
That's six of nine better than average.
One fair (third 25%): Truman
Two bad (bottom 25%): Van Buren and Andrew Johnson
And Johnson, at least, wasn't bad because he was evil. Just incompetent.
What is it about Scott Walker that is not conservative or conservative enough?
I’d rather have a rust belt conservative. Conservatives are doing good things in the great lakes area rebuilding from the ruins of longtime democrat areas. It is a good comparison with the democrats.
From Journal Sentinel Online, Feb. 28, 2013:
"During the Politico interview, Walker complained about a broken immigration system and said the U.S. should reduce the barriers to legal entry for people who want to come here and 'live the American dream.' He said, 'We should be welcoming those people with open arms.'" [emphasis added]
Unfettered illegal immigration is an absolute deal breaker for me - for ANY REAL CONSERVATIVE.
Additionally, Walker hasn't responded forcefully enough to fight the previous legislature's unconstitutional creation of "civil union" status for homosexuals - prohibited by the Wisconsin marriage amendment.
According to Iowa, Huckabee should have been president.
This article is just someone tossing up another name.
It is going to get mighty old, since we have 3 years before the next election.
Every week is going to be a new flavor, a new name, a new wonder boy or girl.
We got concealed carry under Walker.
Who would you prefer over Walker on the 2016 ticket?
I don’t know yet. All the potentials need study.
Man that is fantastic!
LLS
Scott Walker causes stir in Iowa — but wait a minute. We’re not done with him here!
FReep Mail me if you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.
Don’t worry. If he becomes a serious contender, we’ll manage to pick him into pieces. It’s what we do.
Walker is a hunter and has overseen our Wisconsin’s move to concealed carry. He signed the bill as soon as it hit his desk.
He sounds as solid as titanium.
LLS
Pure puff piece, and some kind of prearranged trial balloon. Michele Bachmann was popular in Iowa too, before any heads or votes were actually counted.
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