Scott Walker Goes Big and Bold at Iowa Freedom Summit

Breitbart ^ | 24 Jan 2015 | Dan Riehl

[mandaladon]

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker eschewed the podium at Saturday’s Iowa Freedom Summit, opting to use the full stage to work the room with an incredibly high-energy speech that repeatedly stressed the themes of “common sense conservative reform” and the GOP’s need to “go big and go bold” if they want to win in American politics today.

Walker ended by telling Iowans, “I’m going to come back many more times in the future” and pointed to a broader American revival similar to the one he said he’s led in Wisconsin. This seemed to be a clear sign that Walker intends to aggressively pursue the GOP nomination in 2016.

Striking a mostly populist pose, Walker began his speech by thanking individuals for helping him to take on “big money Washington,” special interests, and unions in Wisconsin. He also thanked people on behalf of both himself and his wife for their prayers, citing the support they both felt as they endured protests and death threats for pursuing his political agenda in Wisconsin.

Occupy Wall Street began in Wisconsin, said Walker, adding that the threat that bothered him the most was one that said they were going to “gut his wife” like a deer.

That portion of Walker’s message appeared designed to make the case that he’d have the strength and drive to stay the course, however difficult, should he opt to run for the presidency in 2016. From there, Walker shifted to economics.

[mandaladon]

Got to keep an eye on him...he may surprise a lot of people.

[mandaladon]

"There's a reason we take a day off to celebrate the 4th of July and not the 15th of April," he said, almost yelling as his voice grew hoarse. "Because in America we value our independence from the government, not our dependence on it.".................Amen!

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Bring it on mofo!!!

[Samurai_Jack]

I’d vote for walker

[Boomer]

Well, he did promise to fulfill his obligation stay a full term as Governor, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be there in the thick of it pushing the conservative agenda in a positive way.

[mandaladon]

Me too...a Walker/Cruz or Cruz/Walker ticket would be a good choice for me.

[ifinnegan]

Walker is the real deal who has walked the talk under very difficult circumstances and won.

That sort of thing can’t be underestimated.

[StoneWall Brigade]

Agreed

[Balding_Eagle]

Briefly defining an agenda based upon his Wisconsin experience , Walker cited pro-life legislation, defunding planned parenthood, pulling back excessive government regulations, and enforcing “common sense” not “bureaucratic red tape” in government. He also cited cutting down on frivolous lawsuits and allowing for concealed carry and “castle doctrine” so citizens can stand up and defend their property.

Walker was met with broad applause several times, notably when mentioning requiring a photo ID to vote to preserve election integrity as another part of his agenda.

[muir_redwoods]

I like Walker a lot and I think, generally, governors make better presidents than senators do.

[SoFloFreeper]

He is at the top of my list.

A governor in a Demon Rat state who has defeated the liberals in three elections in five years.

His state is trending up in employment, down in union membership.

Kick ass, Scott.

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[bert]

definitely in the top 3

walker
Perry
Carson

[Impy]

“He is at the top of my list.”

Mine as well.

[JustaCowgirl]

Briefly defining an agenda based upon his Wisconsin experience , Walker cited pro-life legislation, defunding planned parenthood, pulling back excessive government regulations, and enforcing “common sense” not “bureaucratic red tape” in government. He also cited cutting down on frivolous lawsuits and allowing for concealed carry and “castle doctrine” so citizens can stand up and defend their property.

This all sounds great. Add that to standing up to the public unions -- there's a lot to like here.

[Rio]

Walker/Palin
Walker/Cruz
Walker/Paul

[icwhatudo]

Where is he on amnesty?

[fhayek]

Walker or Palin. Or New party.

[fhayek]

Walker or Palin. Or New party.

[VRWC For Truth]

He’s pro-Shamnesty. A sure loser.