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====Conservatism in Wisconsin====

====Conservatism in Wisconsin====

While Wisconsin is notable for its left-wing Progressivist and Socialist movements, numerous prominent conservatives also came from the state. One of them, [[Joseph McCarthy]], is notable for his strong [[Anti-Communist|anti-communism]] and his active attempts to uncover Communist subversives in the U.S. government.<ref>[http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1774.html Joseph McCarthy]. ''u-s-history.com''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref><ref>de Toledano, Ralph (April 25, 2005). [http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-real-mccarthy/ The Real McCarthy]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref>

While Wisconsin is notable for its left-wing Progressivist and Socialist movements, numerous prominent conservatives also came from the state. One of them, [[Joseph McCarthy]], is notable for his strong [[Anti-Communist|anti-communism]] and his active attempts to uncover Communist subversives in the U.S. government.<ref>[http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1774.html Joseph McCarthy]. ''u-s-history.com''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref><ref>de Toledano, Ralph (April 25, 2005). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-real-mccarthy/ The Real McCarthy]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref>

[[Tommy Thompson]] was another prominent conservative, although he has also been considered a moderate.<ref>Walker, Dan (November 7, 2012). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/after-a-long-career-tommy-makes-his-political-exit-n77hmjj-177593341.html After a long career, Tommy makes his political exit]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref> He most prominently served as governor of Wisconsin from 1987 to 2001, and is famous for reforming the state's welfare system in order to reduce dependence on government, reducing the state's welfare [[caseload]] by 93 percent.<ref name="Thompson">[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/tp-060/?action=more_essay Tommy Thompson and the Conservative Revolution]. ''Wisconsin Historical Society''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref><ref>Perlman, Ellen (1997). [http://www.governing.com/poy/Tommy-Thompson.html Tommy G. Thompson]. ''Governing''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref> He also "created the nation's first school choice program" in 1990.<ref name="Thompson"/>

[[Tommy Thompson]] was another prominent conservative, although he has also been considered a moderate.<ref>Walker, Dan (November 7, 2012). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/after-a-long-career-tommy-makes-his-political-exit-n77hmjj-177593341.html After a long career, Tommy makes his political exit]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref> He most prominently served as governor of Wisconsin from 1987 to 2001, and is famous for reforming the state's welfare system in order to reduce dependence on government, reducing the state's welfare [[caseload]] by 93 percent.<ref name="Thompson">[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/tp-060/?action=more_essay Tommy Thompson and the Conservative Revolution]. ''Wisconsin Historical Society''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref><ref>Perlman, Ellen (1997). [http://www.governing.com/poy/Tommy-Thompson.html Tommy G. Thompson]. ''Governing''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref> He also "created the nation's first school choice program" in 1990.<ref name="Thompson"/>

Despite Thompson's accomplishments, the conservative [[Scott Walker]], who was first elected governor in 2010 has surpassed them. In the 2010 elections, conservative Republicans made large gains in Wisconsin, with Republicans taking control of the state legislature, the U.S. House delegation, and one U.S. Senate seat, all in addition to the governorship.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/2010-11-02-wi-full-election-results_N.htm Wisconsin: GOP wins Senate, House, gov. seats, ousting Feingold]. ''USA Today'' (from ''AP''). November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Stein, Jason & Johnson, Annysa (November 3, 2010). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106582898.html Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

Despite Thompson's accomplishments, the conservative [[Scott Walker]], who was first elected governor in 2010 has surpassed them. In the 2010 elections, conservative Republicans made large gains in Wisconsin, with Republicans taking control of the state legislature, the U.S. House delegation, and one U.S. Senate seat, all in addition to the governorship.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/2010-11-02-wi-full-election-results_N.htm Wisconsin: GOP wins Senate, House, gov. seats, ousting Feingold]. ''USA Today'' (from ''AP''). November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Stein, Jason & Johnson, Annysa (November 3, 2010). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106582898.html Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

Walker became a leader of [[conservatives]] nationwide when he supported and then signed into law a repeal of most of the [[collective bargaining]] privileges of most government workers.<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biography.com/people/scott-walker-20941829 Scott Walker]. ''Biography.com''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> While liberals and [[labor unions]] strong opposed this move, Walker became the first governor to survive a recall election in 2012.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/05/polls-close-in-wisconsin-voter-turnout-reported-heavy.html Wisconsin's Walker survives recall by wide margin]. ''Fox News''. June 6, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> The GOP continued to make major gains, including in the 2016 elections,<ref name="Build">Bauer, Scott (November 9, 2016). [http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article113209848.html Republicans build majorities in Legislature]. ''The Charlotte Observer'' (from ''AP''). Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> when [[Donald Trump]] became the first Republican since 1984 to win the state, among other GOP victories.<ref>Kueppers, Courtney (November 8, 2016). [http://www.wpr.org/trump-becomes-1st-republican-presidential-candidate-1984-win-wisconsin Trump Becomes First Republican Presidential Candidate Since 1984 To Win Wisconsin]. ''Wisconsin Public Radio''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref>

Walker became a leader of [[conservatives]] nationwide when he supported and then signed into law a repeal of most of the [[collective bargaining]] privileges of most government workers.<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biography.com/people/scott-walker-20941829 Scott Walker]. ''Biography.com''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> While liberals and [[labor unions]] strong opposed this move, Walker became the first governor to survive a recall election in 2012.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/05/polls-close-in-wisconsin-voter-turnout-reported-heavy.html Wisconsin's Walker survives recall by wide margin]. ''Fox News''. June 6, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> The GOP continued to make major gains, including in the 2016 elections,<ref name="Build">Bauer, Scott (November 9, 2016). [http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article113209848.html Republicans build majorities in Legislature]. ''The Charlotte Observer'' (from ''AP''). Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> when [[Donald Trump]] became the first Republican since 1984 to win the state, among other GOP victories.<ref>Kueppers, Courtney (November 8, 2016). [http://www.wpr.org/trump-becomes-1st-republican-presidential-candidate-1984-win-wisconsin Trump Becomes First Republican Presidential Candidate Since 1984 To Win Wisconsin]. ''Wisconsin Public Radio''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref>

Walker and the other conservative Republicans made major changes in other areas, including abortion, [[gun rights]], and fiscal conservatism. Walker lost re election in 2018 to Democrat Tony Evers.

Walker and the other conservative Republicans made major changes in other areas, including abortion, [[gun rights]], and fiscal conservatism. Walker lost re election in 2018 to Democrat Tony Evers.