Scott Walker
The Tea Party After the Election
In the wake of a sharp defeat by the Democrats and President Obama, Republicans are left struggling to refocus the party’s direction. Meanwhile, Tea Party advocates have grown increasingly resentful of Republican strategy. Disappointment lies not only at the prospect of another four years with President Obama, but in the failures of the GOP. The […]
Are Republican Governors to Thank for Swing State Growth?
Unemployment is dropping and debts are closing in some of the country’s big swing states, and Republican governors are taking the credit. Scott Walker was vindicated in Wisconsin on Tuesday after beating a recall election spurred by his massive downsizing of public-sector labor unions. And auto companies are finally making profits again. Can governors like […]
Why The American Middle-Class Needs Unions
Last night in Wisconsin, voters weighed in on whether Governor Scott Walker would stay in office. The recall began with protests over Governor Walker’s attempts to curb union bargaining power in Wisconsin. However, as the election approached it grew into a divisive political fight, with $60 million on both sides. Whether or not the Wisconsin […]
Recall Decided: Walker Retains His Seat
Voters in Wisconsin voted yesterday to decide whether their governor Scott Walker stays or goes. After months of political wrangling, state-wide campaigning, and millions of dollars in contributions, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will keep his seat. Walker beat Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett by seven points, becoming the first governor to win a recall election. Walker won […]