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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

Hamas murdering and attacking Israeli citizens in Israel illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Never forget Oct. 7 or its perpetrators

Daniel Ben Senior was a citizen of both the United States and Israel.

October 8, 2026

Positive economic indicators in the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

America gains economic momentum. Democratic socialists threaten to reverse it

Many positive developments are happening in America.

October 1, 2026

Tim Walz illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Tim Walz’s fall from VP nominee to Democratic Party liability

Fraud in Minnesota is a major issue in the state's 2026 campaigns. The problem is so severe that it heavily shadowed Gov. Tim Walz's decision not to seek reelection.

September 24, 2026

Illustration capitalism versus socialism by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

Capitalism beats socialism every time

Market-based capitalism is better than government-driven socialism.

September 17, 2026

Illustration on America's enemies and Sept. 11 (9/11) attacks by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Remembering who attacked us on 9/11 and why

Tonette called me at home and told me the news. She had gone into work early, and her co-workers heard the announcement about the first plane hitting the World Trade Center.

September 10, 2026

Political candidates and supporting Hasan Piker illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Hasan Piker followers don’t remember 9/11

Any candidate aligned with Hasan Piker should renounce him or face major backlash. The Twitch streamer is bad news.

September 3, 2026

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany talks to supporters during a campaign event, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Kenosha, WI. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Look to Wisconsin governor race for 2028 general election forecast

The race for governor in Wisconsin may be one of the closest contests in the country.

August 27, 2026

Cutting Taxes Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Tax cuts, not hikes, raise the tide for all

President Ronald Reagan made history 45 years ago when he signed the largest tax cuts ever at his beloved California Rancho del Cielo.

August 20, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley speaks to the press Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Middleton, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf) ** FILE **

Democrats pick classic tax-and-spend leftist David Crowley for Wisconsin governor

A tax-and-spend liberal from Milwaukee, where the schools are some of the worst in the nation -- that is the person Democrats have nominated for governor in Wisconsin.

August 13, 2026

Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks alongside protesters near where a Madison police officer shot and killed a man Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

The problematic case of Francesca Hong

A democratic socialist like state Rep. Francesca Hong could not win in Wisconsin just a few years ago. She would be considered too radical for the ultimate swing state. That, however, could change this year.

August 6, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong poses for a photo Friday, July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Can a democratic socialist win in a purple state?

A democratic socialist will likely win the contested primary in Wisconsin.

July 30, 2026

FILE - Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley addresses a crowd, March 29, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

More gubernatorial race chaos in Wisconsin

What a difference a week makes in politics.

July 23, 2026

This 2022 image provided by the Hong campaign shows Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong. (Hong campaign via AP)

Wisconsin’s uber-left leaves voters with only bad options for governor

Incompetence and ignorance are the dominating themes among the Democrats running for governor in Wisconsin.

July 16, 2026

Waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid system illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

More Medicaid fraud and abuse come to light

The Trump administration continues to take seriously the challenge of identifying and eliminating fraud in government.

July 9, 2026

President Ronald Reagan and the United States of America's independence illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

America at 250 should heed Reagan’s Independence Day lesson

On July 4, 1986, President Ronald Reagan gave one of the most powerful addresses of his career.

July 2, 2026

Illustration on illegal foreign campaign donations (dark money) and ActBlue by Linas Garsys/The WashingtonTimes

ActBlue may have accepted illegal foreign contributions, then it tried to cover them up

ActBlue, the largest Democratic fundraising platform in the country, is embroiled in a major scandal.

June 25, 2026

The front and back of a commemorative ornament released by America250 as part of events leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is photographed Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The Declaration is our ‘why’; the Constitution is our ‘what’

There would be no Juneteenth without Independence Day.

June 18, 2026

Financial fraud in the state of Minnesota illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

More Minnesota fraud uncovered

Another shoe has dropped in the ongoing fraud scandal in Minnesota.

June 11, 2026

Scott Pelley, anchor of "CBS Evening News," at the CBS Upfront in New York, May 15, 2013. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Good riddance to CBS News’ Scott Pelley

Scott Pelley is an arrogant jerk. Years of making things up have finally caught up with this piece of work.

June 4, 2026

American troops pack a landing craft underway to a beachhead at the northern coast of France, during the Allied invasion of Normandy, June 19, 1944. The D-Day invasion that helped change the course of World War II was unprecedented in scale and audacity. Veterans and world dignitaries are commemorating the 79th anniversary of the operation. (AP Photo, File)

Live a life worthy of service members’ sacrifice

Twenty-five college students will travel to France next week to honor the patriots buried at the Normandy American Cemetery.

May 28, 2026