Posted on 03/27/2016 9:42:56 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A trio of Wisconsin Republicans looking to inject the party with their own youthful, aggressive brand of conservatism ushered in the "Cheesehead Revolution." Their aim was to position the GOP for success in the 2016 presidential election.
Then came Donald Trump.
With the anti-Trump movement in full swing even as Trump solidifies his front-runner status in the presidential race, the focus turns to the April 5 primary in the home state of those three heavyweights: House Speaker Paul Ryan, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Gov. Scott Walker.
They are trying to chart a course in the face of a revolt over Trump's rise and what it means for the future of the Republican Party — and for each of them individually.
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Without Trump, Jethro Bush would already have the nomination sewn up.
That’s a national model. If Repubs everywhere were doing these kinds of things, had been doing these kinds of things for 20 years including W, Trump would have been a minor footnote this year.
I disagree. Bush spent millions and got nowhere.
Commentary on Trump vs. Wisconsin conservatives.
FReep Mail me if you want on,or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.
Amen. You nailed it.
Are we going to see continued Republican dumbassery or are they going to wise up and help Trump?
I do live in WI. And you are absolutely correct that Walker has been a spectacular guv! Your list of his accomplishments is true and staggering. Plus, numerous improvements in hunting rules, historic innovation in civic duty such as beating the Dems' ass and their imported astro-turf three times in two terms, etc. He is farther from the beltway and more out of range from the Ivy / Industrial complex than anybody in this race or in the rear view as is he. By far.
I mean, the guy doesn't even have a degree. Nor his own Monopoly Board of holdings. Not having those is not accomplishment. But it is indictment. Of those who insist we all must spend the budget of South Dakota on diplomas or must be rich enough to buy North Dakota too and move 4 hotels onto each... just in order to make a difference. Walker is a freakishly accomplished common man.
What Lincoln did with the Union Army is what Walker did to the union horde.
If we had a real dang mountain in WI, his sometimes goofy looking mug would be on it. Even if I had to carve it myself. If necessary, using nothing but a stiletto - which is finally legal now thanks to his signature last month, as I learned at a gun show this weekend.
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"ADSUM: We need a leader like Walker, Cruz is the best bet. If Trump is the Republican nominee, I will vote for him..."
I'll be voting Cruz in WI as well. And I too will gladly support Trump in the general if he wins. There is no mature alternative to the Republican nominee if the goal is to beat the Clinton/Sanders ticket and their 'buy one, get socialism for free' twist on the very first national Clinton family campaign theme.
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"ozaukeemom: ...one Wisconsinite I would like to see in the new administration, would be Sheriff Clarke."
Sheriff Clarke is a great man. I'm not smart enough to suggest I know the best spot for him. But I'd trust him anywhere he can have a national impact in the admin: AG, Super Sheriff over border matters, Big Hoss of the Alien Posse, whatever. Raise his national profile a bit and he'd probably be a viable, like-able, inspiring, tent-enlarging US Senate or Prez candidate down the road.
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Thank you fine folks for restoring my faith in this site and cementing it in our home state. Have a New Glarus on me!
For crying out loud the Dems are deciding between Hillary Capone and Che Sanders... and STILL I'm more embarrassed for our side regarding not policy but behavior.
It's like we are in preparation to face a potential Hitler / Stalin tag team in few a short months and all of a sudden there is not room enough in our once Grand Ole Planet for both Navy and Army...
'...nope, never Army! Your top general once called our ship a boat, get your own ride to the beaches.'
While Army replies...
'pffft... who needs you? Your admiral acts like part of the Pentagon establishment, we'll swim from here regardless the losses.'
Leaving us peons to pray for such salvations as an FBI-led air war or for college kids not deciding free degrees are nearly as cool as discovering the next new gender and getting to name it, or similarly false hopes to keep us free.
This world has not seen a perfect Man since about 2000 years Before Clinton. Those believing a modern political equivalent is possible are busy trying to teach elephants to lay sweet tasting Cadbury Keggs.
Take it from the partial prophet who is a total loss...
...don't bet the dairy farm.
Exceptional post! Thank you!
BTW, I am no longer in Wisconsin, but we have a couple of rising stars in Georgia. RINO Westmoreland is “retiring” and State Senator Mike Crane is running for his 3rd District Seat. The man is a building contractor who knows the U.S. Constitution, and is one of the few reliable allies of State Senator Josh McKoon, who is an absolute star and is supporting Sen. Crane’s candidacy. As he puts it, send him to Congress to be part of the 35, not part of the 400. It is not nearly as hard to get the good folks here in Georgia to vote for good candidates when given the opportunities. The Third District is an opportunity. Gov. Deal is term-limited and the AG needs to go next.
I sure can’t blame anyone for living in Georgia either. I spent time there in the Army during the Reagan years.
Communications schooling at Ft Gordon. Jump school at Benning.
Of all the states to jump out of a plane onto, Georgia is perhaps the most comfortable and friendly to land upon.
Awesome state with good people!
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