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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

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

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

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

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

Can a democratic socialist win in a purple state?

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

July 30, 2026

More gubernatorial race chaos in Wisconsin

What a difference a week makes in politics.

July 23, 2026

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

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

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

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

There would be no Juneteenth without Independence Day.

June 18, 2026

More Minnesota fraud uncovered

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

June 11, 2026

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

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

A reason for optimism this Memorial Day

Near my home in Wisconsin is a yellow barn with a smiling face painted on it.

May 21, 2026

Cost of living must drive Republicans’ agenda

The hardworking people of America are hurting.

May 14, 2026

‘God Bless America’ remains more than patriotic song for many Americans

Our family made a stop at George Washington's Mount Vernon as part of a historical journey after my recall election and before our oldest headed off to college.

May 7, 2026