Scott Walker
Columns by Scott Walker
Democratic machine rolls over Bernie Sanders and pushes Joe Biden to presidential nomination
Joe Biden had a big night on Super Tuesday. Credit the Democratic establishment for stepping up to rescue his campaign after his win in South Carolina. Published March 5, 2020
Bernie Sanders’ brand of socialism is communism
Bernie Sanders is a communist. Those aren't my words (although I believe it to be true). These are the words of Democratic pundit James Carville. For those of you too young to remember, he was the mastermind of Bill Clinton's surprise win in 1992. Published February 27, 2020
‘Why don’t we teach American history anymore?’
Schools in America should provide an objective view of American history. Published February 20, 2020
Honoring America’s service members who died protecting our freedoms
We live in the land of the free because of the brave. Bryon Alfred Dary was born on March 13, 1925, in the small town of Clinton, Wisconsin. Dary fought in Normandy on D-Day and received the Silver Star Citation for his actions on Omaha Beach. Published February 13, 2020
Donald Trump presides over a booming economy while Democrats trip over themselves
The State of the Union address was part of an incredible week: Democrats screw up the Iowa caucuses, President Trump delivers a remarkable address and the United States Senate votes to acquit. Not bad for one week. Published February 6, 2020
Favorable Supreme Court ruling could expand school choice across the country
Thanks to the leadership of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) began in 1990. Today, some 28,000 low-income students utilize a voucher to attend a private school in Milwaukee. Published January 30, 2020
Killing an unborn human being is not health care
Losing an unborn child is a horrible thing. No matter what you call it. Published January 23, 2020
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
