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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

talking to Jesus illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Resting in the lap of Jesus

As we near Christmas, I am reminded of a story of a gift given to a dying man told to us by a visiting pastor in his sermon.

December 19, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz attends her first hearing as a justice, Sept. 7, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Democrats' latest lawsuit alleged that the lines drawn by Republicans were unconstitutional because not all of the districts were contiguous, meaning that some areas were disconnected from the rest of the district. The Wisconsin Supreme Court in December agreed and ordered that new maps must be drawn in time for the November election. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

How leftist judges can thwart reform

An activist judge in Wisconsin gave big government special interests an early Christmas present with a ruling this week on the reforms known as Act 10.

December 5, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Novi, Mich. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

On the issues that matter, Trump wins

Liberals expect us to suspend reality next Tuesday. They want voters to believe that former President Donald Trump will do horrible things during his next four years in office that he did not do in his first four years.

October 31, 2024
Kamala Harris attacks on Donald Trump illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Life was better when Trump was president

Former President Donald Trump's time serving french fries at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania was about more than a photo-op. He again sent a powerful message to the American people that he's got them.

October 24, 2024
Kamala Harris and McDonald’s illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Harris’ McDonald’s problem

Vice President Kamala Harris says she worked at McDonald's in college in the 1980s. The issue is back in the news after former President Donald Trump questioned her story.

September 26, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial, in Johnstown, Pa., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Droke)

Trump must stay on message to win in November

For Donald Trump to win in November, he needs to remind voters that their lives were better when he was president and that they will be better again if he is reelected.

September 12, 2024
Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan in "Reagan" (Courtesy MJM Entertainment)

Ronald Reagan: The movie

"General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you see prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"

August 30, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrive at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

How to combat Harris-Walz lies

The economy is the top issue for voters in Wisconsin, one of the crucial battleground state, according to a new poll conducted by the Institute for Reforming Government.

August 15, 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

‘Tampon Tim’ a radical vice presidential pick

If Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are elected president and vice president of the United States, Americans can look forward to higher prices, a deepening crisis at the border and increased civil unrest.

August 8, 2024