Scott Walker
Columns by Scott Walker
How Trump can win Wisconsin
President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin again this week. It is a state that he must win to ensure his reelection in 2020. He should win. But only if his supporters get out and tell the story of his positive impact on people all across that state -- and around the country. Published January 16, 2020
Ricky Gervais reminds ‘Hollywood Hypocrites’ to put up or shut up
"So if you do win an award tonight, don't use it as a platform to make a political speech. You're in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg." Published January 9, 2020
2020 predictions: Growing economy, draining the swamp and a Trump win
2020 vision. Looking ahead to the new year, here are my predictions. The economy will continue to grow with unemployment hitting all-time lows. The percentage of people working will reach near-record levels. And wages will rise with average household income continuing to hit an all-time high. Published January 2, 2020
If unemployment stays low and wages rise, Trump will be unstoppable in 2020
Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania are too close to call, but President Trump has an opportunity to win each of them next fall -- particularly if voters see him as getting things done while Democrats do not. Published December 26, 2019
What if Santa Claus were a socialist?
Imagine if Santa were a socialist. Everyone would get the same thing for Christmas. There would not be any creative or handmade gifts. Each would be a bland, standard-issue, non-offensive, gender-neutral gift designed by a bureaucrat in the North Pole. Published December 19, 2019
Democrats’ obsession with Trump impeachment a turn-off in swing states
House Democrats are so blinded by hate and money that they ignored the early warning signs showing their highly partisan impeachment scheme would be such a loser with the voters. Published December 12, 2019
Democrats’ Trump impeachment could cost them the 2020 election
Liberals are overreaching with impeachment, just like they did in my recall. It could cost them the 2020 election. Published December 5, 2019
The blessings of Thanksgiving
Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Like so many other families, this is the menu for our Thanksgiving meal each year. Published November 28, 2019
Bringing conservatism back to colleges
A recent Gallup poll shows that nearly 60 percent of the adults in America under the age of 30 believe that socialism is acceptable. Equally troubling, less than 25 percent of that same age group is exceptionally proud to be an American. Published November 21, 2019
Eric Holder and cronies undermine redistricting process
While most of the media and the general public are focused on the 2020 presidential election, former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder and his cronies have been quietly working to undermine the last redistricting process. Virginia is the latest example. Published November 14, 2019
States must push for a federal balanced budget amendment
Clearly, Washington-based politicians cannot fix the looming federal debt crisis. Therefore, the states must lead. It is time for state lawmakers to hold an intervention to relieve the federal government of its debt-addiction. Published November 7, 2019
Halloween and the tax-and-spend Democrats
Trick or treat, haunted houses, horror movies -- there are plenty of scary things going on this week. But the scariest of them all is thinking about the possibility of socialist Democrats taking over the entire federal government. Published October 31, 2019
The National Taxpayers Union marks its 50th anniversary
Washington hosted a big celebration on Wednesday. No, I am not talking about the World Series -- the Nationals don't play at home until Friday night. The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Published October 24, 2019
Donald Trump and the economy: Conservative reforms work
President Donald Trump may not say (or tweet) everything the way I would always say it, but he gets the job done. If I have to choose, I'd rather have a doer than a talker. Published October 17, 2019
Liberals push to redo maps where Republicans hold majorities
Eric Holder may be the one person most responsible for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Mr. Holder is responsible for this partisan witch hunt because of his work to put House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the rest of the socialist-Democrats into the majority. Published October 10, 2019
Instead of advancing trade deal, Congress focuses on partisan impeachment process
American workers, farmers and ranchers need a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Thankfully, President Donald Trump and his team have negotiated a much better deal than the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Published October 3, 2019
The hypocrisy of climate change warriors
The "climate change" movement is full of hypocrites: There is plenty of hypocrisy to go with all of their hype. But what about the hype? Published September 26, 2019
What common-sense California voters can do
America needs a speaker of the House from California. No, not one from the "People's Republic of San Francisco." We need one from Bakersfield, California. Published September 19, 2019
How the memories of Sept. 11 bolster resolve
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was filling the kids' bowls full of cereal before sending them off to school. Tonette called me from work and told me to turn on the television in the living room. I did. Published September 12, 2019
The flubs and failings of Joe Biden
Liar or idiot. It is hard to tell which of these best describes former Vice President Joe Biden. In fact, I really don't understand how he can even be a contender considering his past. Published September 5, 2019
