All political advisors think this way. All of them.
As far as Walker the politician goes, he hasn't been governing in red state. Wisconsin is to the left of the country as a whole and they seem to like him OK.
Concealed Carry
Tax Cuts, Property and Income
Right to Work
Ban on Abortions after 20 weeks
School Choice Vouchers
Drug Testing for Welfare/Unemployment Recipients
Yeah, we "lefties" here in Wisconsin like him OK