NYT: Scott Walker, a Pastor’s Son, Runs on Faith as Iowa Beckons
"....Beyond policies, what evangelical voters say they want to learn about candidates is whether they speak a common language about the role of faith in their lives. On Saturday, Mr. Walker sought to show just that, telling a lengthy story of a devotional text he had been sent by a friend. The passage was meant to console him in case he lost his 2012 recall election. “It really would have been powerful if I had lost,” Mr. Walker said.
But not long after his victory, he learned of a supporter, a Wisconsin dairy farmer, who had died of a heart attack the day before the June election. Mr. Walker said he realized the devotional passage might console the man’s widow. The governor told of calling her, and he read the phrases, in the voice of Jesus, that he had read to her. [it isn't clear that this reporter understands that Scott Walker was reading from Daily Devotional, Jesus Calling - June 4th]
“ ‘The way to walk through demanding times is to grip my hand tightly,’ ” he read, letting the leather book fall open as if leading a congregation. “ ‘Regardless of the day’s problems, I can keep you in perfect peace as you stay close to me.’ ”