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Scott Walker

Scott Walker

Scott Walker is a columnist for the Washington Times. He was the 45th governor of Wisconsin and launched a bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. He lives in Milwaukee and is the proud owner of a 2003 Harley Davidson Road King. He can be reached at swalker@washingtontimes.com.

Columns by Scott Walker

National Taxpayers Union illustration by Linas Garsys

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

In this July 26, 2016, file photo, former Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

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

Climate change warrior illustration by Linas Garsys

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

Illustration on the California vote by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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

Illustration on remembering 9/11 by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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

Illustration on Joe Biden by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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

Illustration on gerrymandering by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The Democrats’ gerrymandering adventures

Democrats are working to gerrymander themselves into permanent control in Washington, D.C. Just this week, former President Barack Obama sent out an email announcing his new Redistricting U. Published August 29, 2019

In this July 15, 2019, file photo, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, right, speaks, as U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. listens, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Supporting Israel: The only democracy in the Middle East

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, said this as part of her statement after Israel announced that she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Democrat, would not be allowed to enter the country. Published August 22, 2019

Illustration: Reagan tax reform by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times.

In praise of Republican tax cuts

President Ronald Reagan signed the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 38 years ago this week at Rancho del Cielo, his ranch in the mountains outside of Santa Barbara, California. The bipartisan legislation was the largest tax cut in the history of the United States of America at the time. Published August 15, 2019

Ronald Reagan in his official portrait in 1985. The Reagan Institute will see to the late president's "unfinished business" in the nation's capital. (Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation)

Securing freedom beyond government

Today, I am a conservative and a Republican because of Ronald Reagan. Most importantly, I am an optimist about our future because of his influence on my life. Published August 1, 2019

An undated file photo of Ronald Reagan (Associated Press) **FILE**

Supporting free enterprise and conservative values

We live in the greatest country in the history of the world -- the United States of America. Young people like my two sons, Matt and Alex, have opportunities unheard of by prior generations. Published July 18, 2019

Illustration on gerrymandering by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

How Democrats try to hijack elections

Pick a state, any state, and sue until it's blue. That is the strategy of former President Barack Obama and his Attorney General Eric Holder when it comes to redistricting. Published July 11, 2019

Congress Salary Adjustment Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Why Congress does not deserve a pay raise

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) hasn't even been in office for a year and she wants a pay increase. No, this isn't the Onion. That is her actual position. Published June 20, 2019