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| − | |office=5th Milwaukee County Executive
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| − | |office=Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 14th district
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| − | :''Scott Walker was [[Conservative of the Year 2014]]''
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| − | '''Scott Kevin Walker''' (born November 2, 1967) is the current [[conservative]] [[Republican]] governor of [[Wisconsin]] and was a candidate in the [[2016 presidential election]]. Previously he was executive of Milwaukee County and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and while in college he ran a student [[pro-life]] organization.
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| − | Despite being governor of a [[blue state]], Walker, with the help of the GOP-controlled legislature, successfully passed a large amount of solidly conservative legislation, including expanding [[gun rights]], protecting the [[right to life]], and making Wisconsin more business-friendly, among other accomplishments and despite the strong opposition of [[leftists]]. Wisconsin's economic position has strengthened due to his policies.<ref name="WSJ"/>
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| − | Walker was born on November 2, 1967 in [[Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]].<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biography.com/people/scott-walker-20941829 Scott Walker]. ''Biography.com''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> His father was a Baptist minister, and the Walker family moved to Plainfield, [[Iowa]] and then to the small town of Delavan, Wisconsin when Walker was nine.<ref name="Timeline">Stein, Kate (July 19, 2015). [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/timeline-the-life-and-career-of-scott-walker/html_4c4013e6-9bfe-5cdd-b494-2ba6bcf88827.html Timeline: The life and career of Scott Walker]. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref><ref name="Bio"/> Walker was active in school sports and other activities as a kid, and he was an [[Eagle Scout]].<ref name="Barbour">Barbour, Clay (October 24, 2010). [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_da67cf2c-df74-11df-acf0-001cc4c002e0.html From preacher’s kid to front-runner: Scott Walker’s small-town roots led to reputation as fiscal hawk]. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> In 1985, he was one of two boys chosen to represent Wisconsin for the Boys Nation, an event in [[Washington D.C.]] sponsored by the American Legion.<ref name="Bio"/> At the event, Walker was able to meet United States President [[Ronald Reagan]], "who he said inspired him and became his role model",<ref name="Bio"/> and he has stated that the even gave "him the political bug."<ref name="Barbour"/> Walker graduated from Delavan-Darien High School in 1986.<ref name="Timeline"/>
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| − | The same year he graduated high school, Walker entered Marquette University, and he would be a student there until the spring of 1990.<ref name="Bio"/> Walker was very active in student government, and he unsuccessfully ran for student president in 1988.<ref name="Timeline"/> In addition, he led the pro-life Students for Life group at Marquette.<ref name="Ben-Meir">Ben-Meir, Ilan (August 25, 2015). [https://www.buzzfeed.com/ilanbenmeir/scott-walkers-remarkably-consistent-two-decade-fight-against?utm_term=.wxBMQ2pnD2#.aja3QyqGay Scott Walker’s Remarkably Consistent, Two Decade Fight Against Abortion]. ''BuzzFeed News''. Retrieved November 19, 2016.</ref> Walker earned good grades, had a clean record, and was only 34 credits away from graduating, however he voluntarily dropped out after he received a well-paying job at American Red Cross.<ref name="Barbour"/><ref>Viser, Matt (February 11, 2015). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2015/02/11/scott-walker-dropped-out-marquette-but-his-education-campus-politics-set-him-ambitious-path/m41BjqIY9xAltlCgR6z5CM/story.html Scott Walker’s political ambitions fostered at Marquette]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> Liberals tried to mock him because of this in 2015, but Marquette made clear that he was "a senior in good standing when he voluntarily withdrew".<ref name="Bio"/>
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| − | In 1990, Walker unsuccessfully ran for the Wisconsin State Assembly.<ref name="Timeline"/> In 1993, he was successfully elected to the state assembly in a special election.<ref name="Barbour"/> He was re-elected four times, serving until 2002.<ref name="Timeline"/><ref name="Bio"/> As early as his first election campaign and his tenure as state representative, it was clear that Walker was a solid fiscal and social conservative.<ref name="Timeline"/><ref name="Bio"/> In addition, he sponsored or cosponsored nearly every pro-life bill in the Assembly.<ref name="Ben-Meir"/>
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| − | In 2002, the Democrat Milwaukee County Executive, Tom Ament, decided to retire rather than face a recall election due to a pension scandal.<ref name="Timeline"/><ref name="Barbour"/> Walker won the election in a historic victory, becoming "the youngest person and first Republican [ever] elected to the position"<ref name="Timeline"/> in a liberal county.<ref name="Barbour"/> As Milwaukee County Executive, Walker again showed his strong conservative values by shrinking the government workforce by 20 percent, by cutting over $44 million in proposed spending through his veto powers, and returning $370,000 of his government salary back to the county, among many other decisions.<ref name="Barbour"/> Walker was re-elected to the position in 2004 and 2008,<ref name="Timeline"/><ref name="Bio"/> and despite being in a liberal county, he ran as a conservative.<ref name="Bio"/>
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| − | In January 2005, Walker announced he would run for Wisconsin Governor in the 2006 election.<ref name="Isenstadt2015">Isenstadt, Alex (March 29, 2015). [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/the-crushing-defeat-that-shaped-scott-walker-116490 The crushing defeat that shaped Scott Walker]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 20, 2016.</ref> In March 2006, after 14 months of campaigning and due to low campaign funds and support, Walker dropped out of the race and endorsed his Republican primary opponent, Congressman [[Mark Green]], actively campaigning for him.<ref name="Isenstadt2015"/> Green lost the election, and this helped position Walker as the frontrunner in the 2010 election.<ref name="Isenstadt2015"/>
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| − | Walker ran for and was elected Governor of Wisconsin, defeating liberal, [[pro-abortion]] Democrat Tom Barrett with over 52 percent of the vote.<ref name="Bio"/><ref>[http://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/percent%20results%20post%20recount_120710.pdf Government Accountability Canvas Reporting System, 2010 Election Results]. ''State of Wisconsin''. Pg. 1. December 8, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2016.</ref> As with his previous campaigns, Walker ran on a strong conservative platform, including support for gun-rights, life, marriage between a man and a woman, among other issues.<ref name="Timeline"/> Walker's victory came amid a massive series of GOP victories, as conservative Republican [[Ron Johnson]] won the contested U.S. Senate seat, and the party gained majorities in the U.S. House delegation, State Assembly, and State Senate.<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>
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| − | Scott 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="Timeline"/><ref name="Bio"/> Walker took this historic step to prevent the State from continuing on a path of financial ruin and overspending.<ref>Lieb, David & Ramde, Dinesh (March 1, 2011). [https://web.archive.org/web/20110304202127/http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=13017077&page=1 Wis. Gov. to Outline Ultimate Intentions in Budget]. ''ABC News'' (from ''AP'', archived at ''archive.org''). Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>
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| − | [[Labor union|Union]]-controlled leftist politicians went berserk at the commonsense bill to reduce union control over the state, and they blocked the bill for three weeks by fleeing to [[Illinois]] until the Senate removed "some financial elements from the bill", making it legal to pass it without the missing Democrats.<ref>Marley, Patrick & Lee Bergquist, Lee (March 9, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/117656563.html With Democrats absent, Republicans advance collective bargaining changes]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Leftists continued to fight the bill, but it was ultimately declared to be legal, twice, by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.<ref name="Timeline"/><ref>Marley, Patrick & Lee Bergquist, Lee (June 14, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/123859034.html Supreme Court reinstates collective bargaining law]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Walker faced a [[liberal]]-promoted [[recall election]] on June 5, 2012, but won it by a landslide—53 percent of the vote, even more than in 2010.<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> By late May, [[liberals]] were already beginning to blame each other for Walker's lead in the polls: "Top [[union]] officials are lashing out at Washington [[Democrat]]s, claiming they haven't done enough to help them unseat Gov. Scott Walker in [[Wisconsin]]'s [[recall]] election."<ref>Joseph, Cameron & Bogardus, Kevin (May 25, 2012). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/229485-unions-angry-with-washington-democrats-over-lack-of-help-in-wisconsin Unions angry with Democrats over lack of help in Wisconsin governor's recall]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Walker became the first governor in United States history to survive a recall election.<ref>Montopoli, Brian (June 6, 2012). [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-walker-wins-wisconsin-recall-election/ Scott Walker wins Wisconsin recall election]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved November 20, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Scott Walker was reelected again in 2014—his third successful gubernatorial election in four years—with over 52 percent of the vote, defeating liberal Mary Burke.<ref>Higgins, Sean (November 5, 2014). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/scott-walker-wins-br-re-election-in-wisconsin/article/2555742 Gov. Scott Walker wins re-election in Wisconsin]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Rocha, Polo (November 6, 2014). [https://badgerherald.com/news/2014/11/06/how-scott-walker-won-his-third-governors-race-in-four-years/ How Scott Walker won his third governor’s race in four years]. ''The Badger Herald''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>
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| − | When Scott Walker took office, Wisconsin had a budget deficit of $3.6 billion.<ref name="Helped">Szafir, CJ (April 22, 2016). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/434401/ Walker’s Union Reforms Have Helped, Not Hurt, Wisconsinites]. ''National Review''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Instead of raising taxes, the governor has set out on a mission to reduce costs across the board, make Wisconsin a business-friendly state, and give local governments the ability to make their own spending decisions.<ref name="Helped"/> The state's [[labor union]]s were in an uproar and protested Walker's decision to end union [[collective bargaining]] and weaken the tight grip they had on the state and its people.
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| − | Due to Walker's reforms, Wisconsin taxpayers have saved over $5.24 billion as of 2016, or $2,291 per household.<ref name="Helped"/> In addition, the state has saved over $3.36 billion and has increased its revenue by $404.8 million.<ref name="Helped"/> Despite leftist claims that Wisconsin's economy has stagnated under Walker, the evidence is overwhelming that the opposite is the case.<ref name="WSJ">Puzder, Andy (May 3, 2015). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-closer-look-at-scott-walkers-record-on-jobs-1430688558 A Closer Look at Scott Walker’s Record on Jobs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Walker has been a strong advocate for the [[unborn]]. In 2011, he signed the Wisconsin state budget into law, which defunded [[Planned Parenthood]], making Wisconsin the fourth state to defund the illegal program.<ref>Zagorski, Sarah (August 24, 2015). [http://www.lifenews.com/2015/08/24/scott-walker-pushes-bill-to-de-fund-planned-parenthood-after-it-sells-aborted-baby-parts/ Scott Walker Pushes Bill to De-Fund Planned Parenthood After It Sells Aborted Baby Parts]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> In addition, Walker has signed other [[pro-life]] bills into law,<ref>[http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-outlines-abortion-gay-marriage-positions-in-letter-b99375704z1-279975922.html Scott Walker outlines abortion, gay marriage positions in letter]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' (from ''AP''). October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> including one to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy.<ref>Stein, Jason (July 20, 2015). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-signs-bill-banning-abortions-after-20-weeks-b99540949z1-317539131.html Scott Walker signs 20-week abortion ban, trooper pay raise]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> He has criticized the notion that abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother in certain cases, calling it a "false choice."<ref>Spicuzza, Mary (August 8, 2015). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-calls-abortion-to-save-a-womans-life-a-false-choice-b99553080z1-321141741.html Scott Walker calls abortion to save a woman's life a 'false choice']. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved November 19, 2016.</ref>
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| − | On March 9, 2015, Walker signed into law a bill making Wisconsin a [[right to work]] state.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/09/wisconsin-gov-walker-to-sign-right-to-work-bill.html Gov. Walker signs bill making Wisconsin right-to-work state]. ''Fox News'' (from ''AP''). March 9, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.</ref> Once again, the unions went wild in opposition due to the loss of their massive power and filed a lawsuit against the law. As of May 2016, the law is still in effect but in a vulnerable position.<ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-right-to-work-law-20160524-story.html Court puts ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law on hold]. ''Chicago Tribune''. May 24, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Walker also has greatly expanded [[gun rights]] for Wisconsin residents. In 2011, he signed [[concealed carry]]<ref>Stein, Jason (July 8, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/125235719.html Walker signs concealed-carry measure into law]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> and the [[Castle Doctrine]]<ref>Stein, Jason (December 7, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-to-sign-castle-doctrine-bill-wednesday-bh3brej-135197918.html Walker signs 'castle doctrine' bill, other measures]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> into law. Walker's support for gun rights did not end there. On June 24, 2015, Walker signed two bills into law that removed Wisconsin's 48-hour waiting period for buying guns and gave retired or off-duty law enforcement officials the legal right to carry concealed guns into public schools.<ref>Strauss, Daniel (June 24, 2015). [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/scott-walker-two-gun-bills-119380 Scott Walker signs two pro-gun bills]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> He has earned an "A+" rating from the [[National Rifle Association]].<ref>[https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140922/nra-endorses-scott-walker-for-governor-in-wisconsin NRA Endorses Scott Walker for Governor in Wisconsin]. ''NRA-PVF''. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Walker announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the [[2016 presidential election]] on July 13, 2015.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/13/walker-announces-2016-white-house-bid.html Walker announces 2016 White House bid, vows to 'fight for America']. ''Fox News''. July 13, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Despite his popularity, strong position, and early lead in the polls, Walker dropped out on September 21 after the rise of [[Donald Trump]].<ref>Lowry, Rich & Johnson, Eliana (September 8, 2015). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/423725/ Scott Walker: What Went Wrong?]. ''National Review''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Eric Bradner, John King, Dana Bash and Jeff Zeleny (September 21, 2015). [http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/21/politics/scott-walker-drops-out-2016-election/ Scott Walker drops out of 2016 presidential race]. ''CNN''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> He endorsed [[Texas]] Senator [[Ted Cruz]] for the GOP nomination,<ref>Glueck, Katie & Gass, Nick (March 29, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/scott-walker-endorses-ted-cruz-221327 Scott Walker endorses Ted Cruz]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> but he put his full support behind Trump after he won the primary.<ref>Gass, Nick (July 20, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rnc-2016-scott-walker-donald-trump-endorsement-225914 Walker 'absolutely' endorses Trump]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Gilbert, Craig (July 21, 2016). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-joins-backlash-over-cruz-refusal-to-endorse-trump-b99765830z1-387827571.html Scott Walker joins backlash over Cruz refusal to endorse Trump]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Walker helped conservative [[Indiana]] governor and GOP vice presidential nominee [[Mike Pence]] prepare for the vice presidential debate against [[Virginia]] Senator [[Tim Kaine]], which Pence decisively won.<ref>Shih, Adrienne (October 5, 2016). [http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/05/politics/scott-walker-mike-pence-debate/ Gov. Scott Walker: Mike Pence didn't 'take the bait' at debate]. ''CNN''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election in a historic and massive upset.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/08/first-polls-close-in-2016-race-trump-projected-to-win-ind-ky-clinton-wins-vt.html Trump wins presidency, defeats Clinton in historic election upset]. ''Fox News''. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref><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> In addition, Trump won Wisconsin in an equally surprising upset, becoming the first Republican to do so since [[United States presidential election, 1984|1984]].<ref name="Build"/><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> Also, the state GOP won historic victories in the state legislature, building their largest majorities since 1957,<ref name="Build"/><ref>Marley, Patrick & Stein, Jason (November 9, 2016). [http://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/08/gop-retains-hold-legislature/93163322/ GOP strengthens hold on Legislature]. ''Sheboygan Press''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> and conservative Republican U.S. Senator [[Ron Johnson]] defeated liberal [[Russ Feingold]] a second time for a second term.<ref name="Build"/><ref>Schleifer, Theodore (November 8, 2016). [http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/politics/ron-johnson-russ-feingold-wisconsin-senate-election-results/ Ron Johnson earns surprise GOP win in Wisconsin Senate race]. ''CNN''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> This put Walker and the Wisconsin Republican Party in a very strong position,<ref>Litke, Eric (November 10, 2016). [http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/10/5-wisconsin-winners-trump-tidal-wave/93550526/ 5 Wisconsin winners in Trump tidal wave]. ''Post-Crescent''. Retrieved November 12, 2016.</ref> and it coincided with major electoral gains for the GOP.<ref>Bosman, Julie & Davey, Monica (November 11, 2016). [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/us/republicans-expand-control-in-a-deeply-divided-nation.html Republicans Expand Control in a Deeply Divided Nation]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2016.</ref>
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| − | Walker married his wife, Tonette, in 1993, and together they have two sons.<ref name="JordanWaPo">Jordan, Mary (July 5, 2015). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/scott-walkers-wife-toughened-by-life-adds-steel-to-the-gop-candidates-spine/2015/07/05/61337f5d-2513-4698-8f27-647e28b3c8cc_story.html Scott Walker’s wife, toughened by life, is ready for fires of a campaign]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Walker is a [[born-again Christian]].<ref>Erickson, Doug (January 3, 2011). [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_17ec4e3a-1775-11e0-9756-001cc4c002e0.html Inauguration day starts with prayer breakfast]. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> Despite his strong Christian and conservative stances, Walker's wife and sons disagree with him both on certain political and religious issues.<ref name="JordanWaPo"/>
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| − | *[https://www.scottwalker.com Scott Walker 2016 campaign website]
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