Scott Walker Declares Presidential Candidacy, Looking to Regain Momentum

[timosman]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/14/us/politics/scott-walker-presidential-campaign.html

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, who built a national conservative following by crippling public employee unions and then defeating a forceful effort to recall him, announced on Monday that he is running for president as a Washington outsider whose taste for big fights would lead to a smaller federal government.

Mr. Walker is the 15th prominent Republican to formally start his campaign, doing so at a time of growing challenges for him, especially in Iowa. He considers it a must-win state in the presidential nominating process, which begins there in February.

 

[Vanguard101]

I could see Walker calculating a move to make Rand his VP. Honestly, I think he's the nominee.

 

[CaptUSA]

Expect him to get a bump. Especially in Iowa.

For no other reason than the media will say his name a few times.

 

[BrianF]

I could see Walker calculating a move to make Rand his VP. Honestly, I think he's the nominee.

I honestly can't see the GOP putting forth a ticket with two white males. If a white male is at the top of the ticket expect either a woman or Rubio.

 

[Vanguard101]

I honestly can't see the GOP putting forth a ticket with two white males. If a white male is at the top of the ticket expect either a woman or Rubio.

The GOP is rallying behind Bush. They aren't that bright. I could honestly see people like Romney saying no we need to appeal to the independent/libertarian base somewhat or we will never win another election. Also, I don't think they will have a governor/governor ticket. All the female choices for the exception of Carly are governors right?

 

[RDM]

Wisconsin that ranks dead last in business start-up is looking to regain momentum also

Scott Walker’s Wisconsin ranks dead last in business start-up activity. http://www.wisconsingazette.com/wis...-dead-last-in-business-start-up-activity.html

 

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Now he's in and the gloves come off. Walker has enjoyed a spot above the fray until now. Personally, I can't wait until they ask him the "Trump question". I expect him to blow himself up on that one.

 

[Kotin]

in my opinion, he is already on his way out and his highest numbers will always be from when he was not an announced candidate

 

[cat_woman]

I honestly can't see the GOP putting forth a ticket with two white males. If a white male is at the top of the ticket expect either a woman or Rubio.

I agree. At least one on the ticket will be a minority, and good chance the VP pick will be a woman. Particularly if Hillary is the D nominee.

 

[adelina]

The establishment is split two ways. The Bush folk of course are behind Jeb. The others want a Walker/Rubio ticket, whoever is on top of the ticket they don't care.

 

[randomname]

Kasich would also be an "acceptable" establishment candidate

 

[TommyJeff]

The establishment is split two ways. The Bush folk of course are behind Jeb. The others want a Walker/Rubio ticket, whoever is on top of the ticket they don't care.

If they don't care, does that mean you see Walker as an establishment guy?

 

[jkob]

Seems to be selling out the neoconservatives

 

[adelina]

If they don't care, does that mean you see Walker as an establishment guy?

Walker IS an establishment guy.

 

[specsaregood]

breitbart just sent out a fundraising spam email for him.

 

[KEEF]

breitbart just sent out a fundraising spam email for him.

I know, I got different emails asking for money; thought about donating <SARC>, but quickly deleted it and blocked the sender.

 

[AuH20]

Walker was pushing supply side economics and the Laffer Curve in his speech. I was not impressed.

 

[devil21]

Scott Walker sure does resemble GWB's eyes and ears.

Could it be that it is the same Walker family, as GHWB/GWB?

Naaa, couldn't be.

 

[timosman]