Quotethat's more credible than hearsay about potential staffers."

Mr. Walker left no doubt Saturday about his social conservative credentials.

Before Saturday evening's gala began, Mr. Walker spoke privately to a group of VIP pro-life supporters, reminding them that his work on the issue dated back to his college years working with Birthright at Marquette University. Mr. Walker also expressed that he feels the protection of religious liberties is the foundation of this country and something he vows to continue defending.


Should I choose to get in and have the honor of being elected, you know there will be a champion in the White House for those same shared values," he told the crowd.

Later that night, Mr. Walker opened his keynote speech with a moment of silence and prayer for the "nine brothers and sisters of Christ that were taken on Wednesday" in Charleston as well as for their families, friends and communities.

He expressed his feelings about the recent increase in the polarization of Americans surrounding such events as the Charleston shooting, saying, "It's really about all of us and trying to find a way to bring this country together instead of ways to pull us apart."

During Mr. Walker's keynote dinner speech, he also called for drastic changes in foreign policy, specifically in the Middle East, where the Islamic State is thriving. "Our enemy today is like a virus, and if we don't take it out, it's going to take us out. We need someone who has got the courage to say that, on behalf of your children and mine, I'd rather take the fight to them instead of wait[ing] until they bring the fight to us," he warned.

Mr. Walker also mocked the president's recent speech in which he said climate change was the biggest threat facing America.

"I've got a message for you, Mr. President: The No 1. threat to the military, the No 1. threat to America, the No 1. threat to the world is radical Islam. It's time we do something about it," he said to roaring cheers.

He won several cheers and standing ovations from the crowd of social conservatives, and handed them a heavy dose of his record of success in Wisconsin that ranged from a balanced budget and concessions from public unions to religion-friendly policies.

Seeking to differentiate himself from some of his potential rivals, most of whom serve in an often-dysfunctional Congress or have been out of office for some time, Mr. Walker said he was a unique combination of fighter and election and policy victor.

"We fight the good fight and win those fights over and over and over again," he said.


Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/20/scott-walker-wows-social-conservatives-withering-a/#ixzz3dpx3WgY2

Looks like Walker is scoring with Social conservatives!

I would vote and be happy with Walker.

Quote from: redbeard on June 22, 2015, 04:42:07 PM
Looks like Walker is scoring with Social conservatives!

How sad is that? When standing up for the First Amendment is considered a social issue.
Or protecting the lives of the innocent. Oh how far we've fallen....

Quote from: Solar on June 22, 2015, 05:20:41 PM
How sad is that? When standing up for the First Amendment is considered a social issue.
Or protecting the lives of the innocent. Oh how far we've fallen....

The terms social and fiscal conservatives really should be done away with! I believe it is a way the MSM splits the conservative movement. Granted all conservatives have their main goals but most agree with all the conservative issues. There is a great set of conservatives running and I wish some of these RINOs would bow out! Faith & Freedom Coalition is a good example, The ones that scored the best had a message of unity for the conservative base!
By far the majority of fiscal conservatives also have the same values and goals as the so called social conservatives! It is time that we stop letting the MSM define us! 

Quote from: redbeard on June 22, 2015, 05:43:40 PM
The terms social and fiscal conservatives really should be done away with! I believe it is a way the MSM splits the conservative movement. Granted all conservatives have their main goals but most agree with all the conservative issues. There is a great set of conservatives running and I wish some of these RINOs would bow out! Faith & Freedom Coalition is a good example, The ones that scored the best had a message of unity for the conservative base!
By far the majority of fiscal conservatives also have the same values and goals as the so called social conservatives! It is time that we stop letting the MSM define us!

Nailed it!!!
That's exactly what took place.  Case in point.

Democrats veer left then blast everyone else for being 'right wing'
http://nypost.com/2015/06/21/democrats-march-further-left-then-claim-the-rest-of-nation-is-right-wing/

That's great but social issues kill Conservatives.

Quote from: The Boo Man... on June 22, 2015, 07:54:47 PM
That's great but social issues kill Conservatives.

The democrats also know this. We have to be diligent not fall into the trap they will try to set for GOP candidates. Step onw would be not to allow the Stephanopolis types to be debate moderators in the primaries.

Quote from: The Boo Man... on June 22, 2015, 07:54:47 PM
That's great but social issues kill Conservatives.

We are who we are!   Are you suggesting we compromise on social issues?

Quote from: kroz on June 23, 2015, 01:41:54 PM
We are who we are!   Are you suggesting we compromise on social issues?

Down playing and moving the debate toward pressing fiscal, immigration and military issues is not compromise! Once in office we can deal with social issues but we have to get there first! Concentrate on our strongest advantages!

Quote from: The Boo Man... on June 22, 2015, 07:54:47 PM
That's great but social issues kill Conservatives.

Really?

The social issues that are supposedly a "killer" to Conservatives are the very issues that the Democrats rode to victory on! Of course, if no one opposes them on those issues then, is that really a surprise?

Social issues are not what kill Conservatives. Failure to take a principled Conservative stand on those issues is what does them in!

Quote from: Darth Fife on June 23, 2015, 01:48:39 PM
Really?

The social issues that are supposedly a "killer" to Conservatives are the very issues that the Democrats rode to victory on! Of course, if no one opposes them on those issues then, is that really a surprise?

Social issues are not what kill Conservatives. Failure to take a principled Conservative stand on those issues is what does them in!

Agreed!   

Quote from: kroz on June 23, 2015, 01:51:52 PM
Agreed!   

Social issues are the issues the democrats want us to get bogged down in. If this election turns into that debate instead of the dismal record of the democrat party under Hillary and Obama We will lose!

Quote from: redbeard on June 23, 2015, 02:15:50 PM
Social issues are the issues the democrats want us to get bogged down in. If this election turns into that debate instead of the dismal record of the democrat party under Hillary and Obama We will lose!

Why is it limited to one or the other?  I think all issues are fair game and should be on the table.

Quote from: redbeard on June 23, 2015, 02:15:50 PM
Social issues are the issues the democrats want us to get bogged down in. If this election turns into that debate instead of the dismal record of the democrat party under Hillary and Obama We will lose!

If that were true, then why do Liberals (as well as RINOs) keep telling Conservatives they can't win on social issues?

That is kind of like taking advice from the other team on how to win a football game! 

I think the dirty little secret is that the Democrats know just how unpopular their positions on things like abortion, and homosexual marriage are to the average American. They know that if a Conservative were to mount a principled, intelligent attack against Hilary, or Bernie Sanders, or whomever, the Democrats would be in serious trouble.

The alternative is to let the Democrats set the tone of the campaigns, and if we concede that to them, we've already lost!

Quote from: Darth Fife on June 23, 2015, 02:27:21 PM
If that were true, then why do Liberals (as well as RINOs) keep telling Conservatives they can't win on social issues?

That is kind of like taking advice from the other team on how to win a football game! 

I think the dirty little secret is that the Democrats know just how unpopular their positions on things like abortion, and homosexual marriage are to the average American. They know that if a Conservative were to mount a principled, intelligent attack against Hilary, or Bernie Sanders, or whomever, the Democrats would be in serious trouble.

The alternative is to let the Democrats set the tone of the campaigns, and if we concede that to them, we've already lost!

Why would we want to change the debate from how bad and dishonest these people. The reason they are becoming so unpopular is because they screw up everything they touch! Hillary's baggage is the route to the presidency. Changing that debate would only hurt our chances!