I'm surprised at how quickly it happened. I would have thought he would have hung on a little longer and done a blitz. I mean even Jindal is hanging in there. I find it hard to believe Walker's money has really dried up. I'm wondering if there is more to the story. Like news of a scandal about to break or some other really bad shit.
She also recently tweeted: "One last thought: Walker's timing is good. Word is he just avoided getting tied to a very bad story that could well have been coming."
The crowded field and his lack of charisma are the culprits here. When he fell in Iowa, he was done.
He's Mr. Cellophane. (musical "Chicago" reference) It's funny because his enemies paint him as this towering figure of evil, but he is amazingly meek and unremarkable.
Like I said in another thread, accomplishment doesn't seem to matter much to the Republicans this time. All those Republican governors who seemed to do what their bases wanted are not doing the greatest. ex: Christie, Walker
Rubio could end up being the nominee.
I don't think he's a tower of evil. I think he's a tool. So does every single Republican I know IRL.
But what he's done isn't personal to me like it is to people like tacosforlife. If it was, I'd be on the evil.
She also recently tweeted: "One last thought: Walker's timing is good. Word is he just avoided getting tied to a very bad story that could well have been coming."
I just wish it were the real story about why he left Marquette in his last semester!
Do we have Trump (and possibly Carson) to thank for this?
One thing about Trump - unlike the rest of the field, he is not afraid to criticize the other candidates for anything and everything. He was hard on Walker when he was doing well in the polls in Iowa, and I do wonder what impact that had.
Now Trump is shitting all over Fiorina. He was on Today this morning talking about how terrible she was for HP. He may tear her up so bad that the Democrats won't have to worry about it.
Post by oscarnerdjulief on Sept 21, 2015 18:20:28 GMT -5
This is a sad day. Now that Walker is gone, who do we teachers have to believe in anymore?
#Kasich? #Christie?
I read that it was an issue of funding and donors going elsewhere. If there were a really bad story, it likely would've circulated during the unsuccessful recall or the re-election.
This is a sad day. Now that Walker is gone, who do we teachers have to believe in anymore?
#Kasich? #Christie?
I read that it was an issue of funding and donors going elsewhere. If there were a really bad story, it likely would've circulated during the unsuccessful recall or the re-election.
There has been A LOT of stuff coming out since the recall and reelection about things that went on during the recall and re-election. Stuff like illegal coordination with PACS and how he and/or his donors might have bought off a bunch of state Supreme Court justices to stop an investigation into all that. 2curlydogstacosforlifedarnkatz know a lot more.
Essentially, the situation up there is not unlike what happened to Sarah Palin -- being thrust into the national spotlight resulted in an influx of well-funded, sharp journalists looking for a story who started asking a lot of questions that just never were asked for years and years.
Even if there is no "big" scandal, I suspect the stench of all the little ones is what is making him seem unappealing to a lot of donors.
Really? This seems like a humiliating blow. I think he's toast for future elections.
I think he's this year's Pawlenty.
I live in Wisconsin. I hate Scott walker with all I have. I was hoping his presidential run would be the end of his governorship. I want my progressive state back.
This is a sad day. Now that Walker is gone, who do we teachers have to believe in anymore?
#Kasich? #Christie?
I read that it was an issue of funding and donors going elsewhere. If there were a really bad story, it likely would've circulated during the unsuccessful recall or the re-election.
There has been A LOT of stuff coming out since the recall and reelection about things that went on during the recall and re-election. Stuff like illegal coordination with PACS and how he and/or his donors might have bought off a bunch of state Supreme Court justices to stop an investigation into all that. 2curlydogstacosforlifedarnkatz know a lot more.
Essentially, the situation up there is not unlike what happened to Sarah Palin -- being thrust into the national spotlight resulted in an influx of well-funded, sharp journalists looking for a story who started asking a lot of questions that just never were asked for years and years.
Even if there is no "big" scandal, I suspect the stench of all the little ones is what is making him seem unappealing to a lot of donors.
I was just recently reading about that and how he obstructed a probe into missing funds from Operation Freedom. He's a real stand up dude. $70,000+ of donations were stolen and a few of his staff were convicted. There's also talk of bid rigging, improper campaign contributions, violation of Wisconsin's open records law, etc.
I live in Wisconsin. I hate Scott walker with all I have. I was hoping his presidential run would be the end of his governorship. I want my progressive state back.
I have read quite a few comparison articles on Dayton vs. Walker and they have been interesting and quite varied depending on the source, but the majority seem to favor MN. I mean that's great for me, but at the same time you can throw a rock here and hit someone who is convinced we are a doomsday scenario waiting to happen.
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