Was Gov. Walker Planning To Break State Ethics Laws?

This is just more smarm about an already smarmy Governor.

Toward the end of the call, the prankster tells Walker “Once you crush these bastards, I’ll fly you out to Cali and really show you a good time.”

Walker replies on the recording: “All right, that would be outstanding.”

State ethics laws say public officials “should not accept or retain transportation, lodging, meals, food or beverage … furnished by a lobbyist or by a lobbyist’s employer.” Koch Industries has seven registered lobbyists in Wisconsin.

At the end of the call, Walker thanks “Koch” for his support, chats a bit and ends the call by saying, “Thanks a million. Bye now.”