Scott Walker

Watch Scott Walker Speak at the Republican Convention

"America deserves better"

By Will Drabold July 20, 2016

Trump Thanked the Wrong Scott Walker on Twitter

Republican nominee Donald Trump thanked the wrong Scott Walker on Twitter Wednesday. After Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump gave him a shoutout on Twitter. One problem: He used the...

July 20, 2016

Former Trump Rivals Take to Convention Stage

Another steady lineup of high-profile politicians is on deck to take the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, the night after Donald Trump became the official Republican nominee. The lineup includes Trump's running mate,...

July 20, 2016

Ted Cruz Eyes a Wisconsin Win

The underdogs are hoping for big showings

By Zeke J Miller / Milwaukee and Sam Frizell April 5, 2016

The Year of the Living Dead: The Effect of Suspended Candidacies

This may turn out to be the year of the living dead. That’s because there are 12 so-called "zombie" candidates who have suspended their campaigns for president, 11 of whom remain on state ballots throughout...

By Tessa Berenson February 25, 2016

Clinton Targets Scott Walker in His Home State

During Thursday night's debate in Milwaukee

By Maya Rhodan February 12, 2016

Is This Person Still Running for President?

The 2016 presidential race is changing rapidly. Can you tell which candidates have dropped out and which are still campaigning?

By Ryan Teague Beckwith February 3, 2016

Donors Gave Super PACs $100 Million in Second Half of 2015

Records show 29 individuals or organizations gave $1 million or more

By Center for Responsive Politics / Will Tucker, Bob Biersack and Viveca Novak February 1, 2016

These Two Charts Explain Why Scott Walker Dropped Out

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's swift exit from the 2016 presidential race last month was blamed on lackluster funding. His Federal Election Commission report released Thursday helps explain why. Walker's campaign raised about 64% of its...

By Zeke J Miller October 15, 2015

Carson Neck and Neck With Trump in New Poll

Bernie Sanders has also made new inroads against Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

By Justin Worland September 27, 2015

Republican Candidates Bid Scott Walker Farewell With Praise

Republican presidential candidates lined up to praise Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker late Monday after he exited the race for the 2016 nomination. Hoping to gain the backing of his supporters, donors, and staffers, they heaped...

By Zeke J Miller September 21, 2015

Scott Walker Ends Presidential Campaign

He is the second Republican to drop out

By Zeke J Miller and Philip Elliott September 21, 2015

Your Guide to the Buzzwords of the 2016 Election

From 'anchor baby' to 'servergate'

By Katy Steinmetz September 17, 2015

Here's How the Candidates Claimed Ties to Reagan

Given that the two CNN debates were held in the Reagan library, it was inevitable that the Republican candidates would try to tie themselves to the former president. Here's how they did it: George Pataki:...

By Tessa Berenson and Daniel White September 16, 2015

Transcript: Read the Full Text of the Second Republican Debate

Eleven Republican presidential candidates met at the Reagan Library for a primetime debate on CNN. At the debate were real estate mogul Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen....

By Ryan Teague Beckwith September 16, 2015

The CNN Republican Debate Drinking Game

So you thought it was bad last time, when Fox News tried to put you under the table with two consecutive GOP debates lasting four full hours. Well, CNN is here to test your resolve....

By Michael Scherer September 16, 2015

Scott Walker Seeks to Revive Campaign

Seeking to revive a flagging campaign, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is returning to the ideas that first catapulted him onto the national stage: reducing the power of unions. In a speech in Las Vegas, Walker...

By Philip Elliott September 14, 2015

Walker Reboots Campaign with Pledge to 'Wreak Havoc'

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is promising to "wreak havoc on Washington" if elected, sharpening his tone and rhetoric as he seeks to reverse a dramatic slide in the polls. "We need a leader who can...

By Zeke J Miller September 10, 2015

Walker Targets Bush on Iran Deal in New Video

It's the first significant attack ads on the Republican side

By Zeke J Miller August 31, 2015

Scott Walker: U.S.-Canada Border Wall Is 'Legitimate'

Walker said some fear terrorists coming in through Canada

By Jack Linshi August 30, 2015

Eric Cantor Endorses Jeb Bush for GOP Nomination

"America needs a President that can re-energize our nation and recapture our greatness"

By Zeke J Miller August 27, 2015

Scott Walker Calls on Obama to Cancel Chinese State Visit

Amid rising tension, a Republican calls to end a diplomatic courtesy

By Zeke J Miller August 24, 2015

GOP's Hard Right on Immigration

Rivals take a page from Trump's tough talk

By Philip Elliott and Alex Altman August 20, 2015

Scott Walker's Obamacare Replacement Sounds Familiar

When Scott Walker launched his campaign for the Republican nomination in July, he said that his first goal would be to repeal Obamacare. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Governor detailed what he'd do next, and it...

By Philip Elliott August 18, 2015

Walker Ready to Take on GOP Rivals

The Wisconsin Governor has seen his standing fall in Iowa. Now, he's fighting back

By Philip Elliott August 17, 2015

Elite Republicans Drown in Donald Trump Tsunami

New poll finds elite GOPers fading in presidential race

By Sam Frizell August 17, 2015

Here's What We've Learned Since the Republican Debates

The week after the two Republican presidential debates in Cleveland has been illuminating

By Zeke J Miller and Philip Elliott August 14, 2015

What You Missed in the GOP Debate

We watched it, so you didn't have to

By Michael Scherer August 7, 2015

An Entertaining Introduction to the GOP Candidates

Like most debates, the first Republican debate was ultimately about character and presence, about who you are. It was an introduction—for many people, as opposed to junkies and journalists—to candidates they've never met before. Many...

By Joe Klein August 7, 2015

Transcript: Read the Full Text of the Primetime Republican Debate

Ten Republican presidential candidates met in Cleveland for a primetime debate on Fox News. At the debate, real estate mogul Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio,...

August 6, 2015

Meet the Republican Presidential Candidates

The top 10 best polling Republican candidates will face off on Fox News at 9 p.m. EDT

By Daniel White August 6, 2015

Scott Walker Backed Donor's Stadium Deal

On the day before Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker launched a push this spring to spend $250 million in public funds on a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, the super PAC promoting Walker’s presidential campaign...

By Alex Altman and Zeke J Miller August 3, 2015

Uninvited Donald Trump Crashes Koch Retreat in Spirit

The Donald was not invited. That doesn't mean he wasn't still a player at ultra-donor summit.

By Philip Elliott / Dana Point, Calif. August 3, 2015

Scott Walker Still Isn't Sure If Obama Is Christian

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker still isn’t sure President Obama is Christian. “I don’t know,” the Republican presidential candidate said Saturday during an appearance before 450 donors to the political network backed by conservative billionaires Charles...

By Philip Elliott / Dana Point, Calif. August 1, 2015

Few New Mega-Donors Join 2016 Fundraising

Correction appended, Aug. 4 The 2016 presidential race may be a whole new ball game in terms of fundraising, but most of the players’ names are awfully familiar — even if their faces are a...

By Bob Biersack, Viveca Novak and Will Tucker / Center for Responsive Politics August 1, 2015

Presidential Super PACs Top $266 Million

That's 17 times as much as they did in 2012

By Center for Public Integrity/Michael Beckel, Dave Levinthal, Carrie Levine and Ben Wieder August 1, 2015

Hillary Clinton Calls for End to Cuba Embargo

"The Cuba embargo needs to go, once and for all"

By Sam Frizell July 31, 2015

Donald Trump Dominates in New Poll

The results are huge one week before first Republican debate

By Zeke J Miller July 30, 2015

Everything's Coming Up Trump in Latest Polls

The real estate mogul is beating his rivals despite criticism from his rivals

By Tanya Basu July 26, 2015

Rick Perry Still Opposes Gay Scout Leaders

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said Sunday that he still opposes openly gay leaders in the Boy Scouts of America, even as the organization has moved to change a policy that banned such leaders. "I...

By Justin Worland July 19, 2015

Donald Trump is Dominating Facebook Chatter in Iowa

But we can't tell whether those mentions are positive or negative

By Charlotte Alter July 17, 2015

GOP Presidential Contenders Slam Planned Parenthood Over Video

The video was taken by undercover activists

By Maya Rhodan July 14, 2015

GOP Congresswomen Have Some 2016 Advice

House Republican women have some advice for the largely male field of 2016 would be GOP presidential nominees hoping to take on Hillary Clinton: listen to us before you speak. “Women are the majority!” exclaimed...

By Jay Newton-Small July 14, 2015

Scott Walker Speaks to Nation, Aims at Iowa

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declared his candidacy for the White House Monday that took on broad national and international issues. But his speech also offered a glimpse at a campaign roadmap that sticks closer to...

By Zeke J Miller July 13, 2015

Transcript: Read Full Text of Gov. Scott Walker's Campaign Launch

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker launched his presidential campaign Monday with a speech in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Here is a transcript for the full remarks. I love America. As kids, my brother David and I enjoyed going...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith July 13, 2015

Scott Walker

Inside Scott Walker's Wisconsin Survival Plan

Read Scott Walker's Advice on How Republicans Should Handle Protests

Scott Walker's Advice to Republicans in Congress: Ignore Protesters

Paul Ryan Finds Event in Trouble With—or Without—Trump