And the Bushes - their massive political network and money Machine - aren’t going to take this lying down.
http://observer.com/2015/02/scott-walker-flexes-surprising-muscle-in-manhattan/
“......While the kerfuffle over Mr. Giuliani’s words has overshadowed the dinner, it’s actually quite extraordinary that a relatively obscure governor from Wisconsin, best known for almost being recalled, could pack a room with the luminaries he entertained last night. Furthermore, Gov. Walker had three additional New York City events scheduled for today, again posting impressive signs of inroads being made in a city that makes up for in contributors and media wattage whatever it may lack in Republican electors.
The Observer and others have covered the eye-popping wads of cash Jeb Bush has been hauling out of the city and the way it’s dented next-door neighbor Chris Christie’s ability to maneuver. But the fact that Mr. Walker, who had not been on many Republican radars until recently, can swoop in and pack four events in two days will definitely register......”
The Koch brothers are part of this and they back Walker.
The Koch brothers are part of this and they back Walker.
Walker’s success will depend on how well he listens and learns from Forbes and Laffer. The GOP base would really like someone we can enthusiastically get behind and support, not another lesser of two evils because money bought a candidate.