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Scott Walker

swalker@washingtontimes.com

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

A patient is tested by a health care professional at a drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 at United Memorial Medical Center on Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Houston. For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Americans are at their best in times of crisis

Republicans are not going to defeat this attack. Democrats are not going to defeat this attack. Only God can deliver us from this evil and I believe that God is calling us to work together.

March 19, 2020
Illustration on the Communist, Bernie Sanders by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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.

February 27, 2020
President Donald Trump reacts at the end of his speech at a campaign rally, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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.

January 16, 2020
Illustration on predictions for 2020 by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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.

January 2, 2020
Santa Claus illustration by Linas Garsys

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.

December 19, 2019
Illustration on gratitude at Thanksgiving by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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.

November 28, 2019