Governor Scott Walker So Boxed In He Can’t Make Presidential Endorsement
This tells us a lot about the political minefield that Governor Scott Walker has created for himself.
There is no way that someone like Governor Walker would not want to be out making an endorsement, and showing his leadership capabilities prior to a contentious Wisconsin presidential primary. After all, Walker fashions himself as a leader of the conservatives, and clearly thinks he has national potential for the party. However this year, after a combative series of battles with state residents and public unions Walker has been forced to stay quiet and apart from the national race for president.
I would think that one of the highlights of being governor would be to share the stage and national press attention that comes with a Mitt Romney or Rick Santorum campaigning in the state. Being part of the national drama, and partaking in the biggest political game of them all must be truly electric. Not to have the chance to do that must be a real kick in the pants.
I wonder if Governor Walker yet understands none of this had to play out as it has this past year in Wisconsin. This past weekend Walker could have been on the Romney bus making his introductions for the next presidential nominee instead of setting on the sidelines.
I really wonder what Walker thinks about these days when left alone to contemplate state politics. I am sincere about this. I wonder if he regrets how he handled the issues and presented them to the state? I wonder if he feels angry about not being with the national candidates as they cross around the state hunting for voters?
Polls show that the recall will be so close that Walker can’t risk alienating even a few Republican voters by endorsing one presidential hopeful over the others, said Mordecai Lee, a UW-Milwaukee professor of government affairs and former Democratic state lawmaker.
“Walker has no margin of error,” said Lee, pointing to polls that indicate the recall may be as close as the April 2011 state Supreme Court race that was decided by about 7,000 votes out of 1.5 million. “For Walker there is absolutely no self-benefit to endorsing anyone. He’s already a hero to every Republican. Walker hurts himself if he endorses any individual candidate.”
The Governor has done it correctly,m not going to endorse either of the two best candidates to defeat obama right now let that battle play pout. Both Romney and Santorium have said what a great job Mr Walker has done for the people of this state and his type of leadership is what is needed in more state capitals.
Of course Scott Walker is not thinking about how he handled himself. He was paid by the Koch Brother’s to do exactly what he was paid to do. Make a mess, bust unions (especially the teachers) and make radical change in Wisconsin.
He fooled, bamboozled and duped the people of Wisconsin int the 2010 election. See its easy to fool the people and talk about what President Obama is not doing. But look at what Scott Walker tried to do. Voter’s need to stay focused on what’s best for them in the long-term instead of the short-run. But do you really think that Scott Walker cares. He got his package of goodies—money!
Scott NEVER expected the response that Wisconsin gave him. Scott thought that he could walk into Wisconsin and tear the place down and nobody would say a word.
The best thing would be if Mitt Romney didn’t get a vote coming out of Wisconsin either. Mitt Romney won’t tell you this but he’ll do the same thing. He is quietly not mentioned Scott Walker. I wonder why?
oh for Pete’s sake. He regrets nothing. Why would he? he’s a rock star to his own people. He’s not making any public endorsements cuz he’s too smart for that. He doesn’t want to burn any bridges. He’s a young man in political terms, you never know who’s gonna be in control of what. Newt will remain powerful, as will Paul, Romney and Santorum no matter who (Romney) the candidate is in the end
Not snubbing powerful people would be what Walker would do. If he’s “in a box” the box has a Washington DC address label on it.
Remember how we all thought Al Gore was bearded and beaten down? Who could have foreseen his whole global warming movie gig? How many totally shamed criminal pols have returned from prison to write books and regain elite status? Plenty. Box indeed.
Walker is keeping friends, and options open. Remember? With Scott everything is on the table. That applies to his political career too. Step into the other guys shoes once and not just look from the perspective of what you want to be true.
he should have endosed sanitorium, the devil. he’s a loser just like walker