Scott Walker
Columns by Scott Walker
We will never forget the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001
We lost nearly 3,000 innocent lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Published September 10, 2020
Donald Trump saved Kenosha. Period
President Trump was right to visit Kenosha on Tuesday as his actions helped save the people of that great city. Published September 3, 2020
Republican National Convention focuses on what makes America great
The Democratic National Convention seemed not only down on President Trump but also down on America. Thankfully, Republicans chose to focus on what makes our nation great. Published August 27, 2020
Democrats pass on Wisconsin, opt for virtual convention showcasing Biden still hiding
Democrats were supposed to gather in my home state of Wisconsin this week. Instead, they held a virtual national convention. Here are my observations. Published August 20, 2020
Joe Biden outsources his agenda to the radical left
Joe Biden ran as a moderate during the primaries, and he's been running to the far left ever since he sewed up the Democratic nomination. Published August 13, 2020
Hidin’ Joe Biden stays in basement and skips Milwaukee
Hidin' Biden announced this week that he would no longer travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to accept the Democratic presidential nomination. Published August 6, 2020
How respect for American history ensures freedoms
President Ronald Reagan once said, "freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." Riots and chaos in the streets of many American cities today are a reminder of how fragile our freedom is. Published July 30, 2020
Overzealous government officials should stay out of big tech’s way
Free enterprise thrives when the government gets out of the way. Overzealous regulators shouldn't try to use big government to over-regulate individuals, families and employers. Published July 23, 2020
Joe Biden doesn’t understand that tax cuts work
Were the words to the Beatles' classic song "Taxman" a preview to a possible Joe Biden presidency? Looking at his statements during the campaign, I am convinced that Joe Biden will be the new taxman. Published July 16, 2020
How to fix the U.S. debt crisis
According to the U.S. Debt Clock, the federal debt has now grown to more than $26 trillion. The federal government needs an intervention. We need a Balanced Budget Amendment -- before it's too late. Published July 9, 2020
Celebrating an exceptional country on Independence Day
We celebrate Independence Day in America this week. Despite our imperfect history, the United States is an exceptional country that still attracts masses from around the world because of the freedom and opportunities available to our citizens. Published July 2, 2020
Ignorant rioters take violence to Madison and leftist Democrats do nothing
Rep. Jim Steineke, Kaukauna Republican, the Assembly majority leader correctly noted, "The Wisconsin State Capitol is under attack and the damned Governor of our state can't be bothered to denounce the behavior, make a statement, call in the Capitol Police or National Guard?" Published June 25, 2020
Liberal media and Democrats fan the flames of civil rights ignorance
Democrats were the party of slavery, Jim Crow, the Ku Klux Klan, and anti-desegregation. Republicans were the party of Lincoln, Reconstruction, anti-lynching laws, and the civil rights acts. Published June 18, 2020
Black lives matter: Reform law enforcement but also defund Planned Parenthood
What happened to George Floyd should never take place in America. We should be working to reform the criminal justice system. But safety also begins with the unborn. We cannot live in a society where there is such a clear bias toward aborting black babies. Black lives matter. Published June 11, 2020
Justice and peace can only be achieved through reasonable law enforcement reforms
On a larger scale, brutality and racism must be addressed in our society today. Until they are, we will not truly have peace in our society. Published June 4, 2020
Vouchers, scholarships and tax credits will help low-income families implement school choice
Every child deserves access to an excellent education. It should not matter what a student looks like, where she or he lives or what her or his parents do for a living. Published May 28, 2020
Why Joe Biden must never be president
Science tells us that an unborn child is a human being. That was my response to former Vice President Joe Biden's tweet earlier this week that said, "we need a president who believes in science." So, is Mr. Biden a denier? Published May 21, 2020
Nancy Pelosi’s latest COVID-19 relief bill will bury taxpayers under mounds of debt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just introduced the Zeros Act. Well, that is not really the name, but it seems like they took out their liberal wish list and added zeroes to it. The overall price tag? $3,000,000,000,000. Published May 14, 2020
New hope: Latest generation more open to conservative ideas than older millennials
Current high school and post-secondary students are more likely to identify as conservative than as progressive, according to a new poll commissioned by Young America's Foundation (YAF) and The Federalist. Published May 7, 2020
Mismanaged states shouldn’t get a bailout because of COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government can't afford to bail out state governments. Instead, focus on helping our workers and small businesses. And focus on forcing state and local governments to enact real and lasting reforms. Published April 30, 2020
