John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate

John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate

John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says that if he fails to win reelection, the right’s anitlabor push may fall apart. 

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was “absolutely blindsided” by the unprecedented success of the recall effort against him, John Nichols explained on a recent episode of The Ed Show. Now, as our attention turns to his bid for re-election, the current estimate for spending on both sides of the campaign stands at $100 million.

Erin Schikowski

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