Scott Walker
Overview
Governor of Wisconsin 2010-present, County Executive Milwaukee County 2002-2010, Assembly Member Wisconsin State Assembly 1993-2002, Financial Specialist American Red Cross 1990-1993
Office of Governor Scott Walker
115 East Capitol
Madison, WI 53702
United States
History
Position on Issues
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Generally supports 2nd Amendment rights: "Protecting and preserving our constitutional freedoms is one of the most important things a governor can do."
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"I pledge to the taxpayers of my state, and to the American people, that I will oppose any legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue."
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"Nationwide, we want high standards but we want them set by parents, educators and school board members at the local level. That is why I oppose Common Core."
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Other, 2015
"I don't think marijuana is something that should be legalized, I've opposed it at my own state because law enforcement in both political parties have warned me that that's a gateway drug, they worry it would open the door to others out there. But to me I still think that's something best handled at the state level. But the federal level, you've got to change the law. You don't just get to pick and choose what laws you enforce."
(Source: Buzzfeed)
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Signed a bill to require an ultrasound prior to abortion
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Signed a bill that repeals punitive and compensatory damages for workplace discrimination
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"I think there needs to be the capacity, if we have in America enemy combatants, or people in line with enemy combatants, we need to be able to gain access to information that would help assist us"
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Candidate's Facebook Page, 2015
Supports gradually raising the retirement age, does not support ending social security for wealthy recipients
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Supports repealing and replacing "Obamacare"
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Signed a bill that prohibits coverage of abortion under plans purchased on the online health insurance exchange (exception for rape, incest, and medical necessity)
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Signed a bill to require voter ID
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Signed a bill that limits collective bargaining rights for public employees
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Other, 2015
Opposes Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran
(Source: Fox News, "Republican presidential primary debate")
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Supports a simplified tax code, but not a flat tax outright. "I'd slash the marginal tax rates for everyone across the board - go to a simpler, more flat tax."
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Supports path to citizenship for some undocumented/illegal immigrants
