This will be used against him in the debates.

QuoteA conservative activist has formed a new group to push for a right-to-work law in Wisconsin.

In a written statement, Lorri Pickens announced the formation of a group called Right to Work Wisconsin on Monday, saying its goal would be advancing freedom in the workforce. Pickens, who has worked for the conservative Americans for Prosperity, did not return a call or email seeking comment.

Right-to-work laws ban mandatory union shops in the private sector. Scot Ross of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now said that would make it harder for workers to make sure their working conditions are safe and equitable.

"You know, it's the same playbook from four years ago that tore Wisconsin apart," said Ross. "We saw Governor (Scott) Walker say anything to get elected. Now he and his Republican groups are launching this frontal assault on Wisconsin's middle class working men and women."

Unions warned this year that if Gov. Scott Walker won re-election, it would lead to right-to-work in Wisconsin. Three months ago, Walker flatly rejected that claim.

http://www.wpr.org/newly-formed-group-will-push-right-work-law-wisconsin

Quote from: Solar on April 18, 2015, 09:59:05 AM
This will be used against him in the debates.

http://www.wpr.org/newly-formed-group-will-push-right-work-law-wisconsin

Why'd he even answer the question to start with?

I mean why borrow the trouble, when clearly the federal constitution, leaves it to the states themselves to address?

Quote from: daidalos on April 18, 2015, 02:28:08 PM
Why'd he even answer the question to start with?

I mean why borrow the trouble, when clearly the federal constitution, leaves it to the states themselves to address?

It is this propensity Walker has for saying the wrong things that will make him a very weak candidate in the General Election if we nominate him!  His track record has been less than impressive.

Quote from: kroz on April 18, 2015, 03:12:51 PM
It is this propensity Walker has for saying the wrong things that will make him a very weak candidate in the General Election if we nominate him!  His track record has been less than impressive.

Yep, and that was a running theme by the people commenting on many of the articles relating to his statement.

If Walker's running, he'd better announce soon because he's starting to seen as a bit of a flip-flopper.  The air is leaving the room...

Quote from: kit saginaw on April 18, 2015, 04:04:52 PM
If Walker's running, he'd better announce soon because he's starting to seen as a bit of a flip-flopper.  The air is leaving the room...

Yeah, I noticed Cruz has managed to keep a low profile, while staying on everyone's lips with a few interviews a week.
Walker hasn't said a word in over a week. That's not good while your competition cements their support.

I touched on this in another thread concerning Walker, but I see this as a major problem, Walker is gonna be portrayed as Anti Union, a union buster etc etc, the left is gonna scare the hell out of the otherwise regular Joe or Jane who is a Union member into voting democrap. I love Walker standing up to those thugs, but I always thought the GOP would be a lot better off if they adopted a better attitude toward the Union rank and file, lots of good people in the Union, but the gangster bosses and commies scare them to the Dems every time.

If walker is the nod for Prez I guarentee you he will lose.

Quote from: Billy's bayonet on April 18, 2015, 05:09:15 PM
I touched on this in another thread concerning Walker, but I see this as a major problem, Walker is gonna be portrayed as Anti Union, a union buster etc etc, the left is gonna scare the hell out of the otherwise regular Joe or Jane who is a Union member into voting democrap. I love Walker standing up to those thugs, but I always thought the GOP would be a lot better off if they adopted a better attitude toward the Union rank and file, lots of good people in the Union, but the gangster bosses and commies scare them to the Dems every time.

If walker is the nod for Prez I guarentee you he will lose.

Regardless of who we nominate, the Unions will be against him and try to intimidate their members into voting democrat once again.  So, I don't see that as Walker's Achilles Heel.  I think he will not do well in debates and will be plagued with "foot in mouth" disease.

Quote from: kroz on April 18, 2015, 06:48:57 PM
Regardless of who we nominate, the Unions will be against him and try to intimidate their members into voting democrat once again.  So, I don't see that as Walker's Achilles Heel.  I think he will not do well in debates and will be plagued with "foot in mouth" disease.

Agree. Big union money will always go to the democrats. However, hard working union people also are capable of thinking for themselves. Reagan went directly to the rank and file and received a lot of support from union members. Placing forth solid conservative values will attract union members.

Quote from: supsalemgr on April 19, 2015, 05:15:52 AM
Agree. Big union money will always go to the democrats. However, hard working union people also are capable of thinking for themselves. Reagan went directly to the rank and file and received a lot of support from union members. Placing forth solid conservative values will attract union members.

And that is exactly what Cruz is capable of doing!   

Didn't Walker sign the bill making Wisconsin RTW several weeks ago?  I'm wondering why this December 2014 piece is even relevant if the legislation is already law??

Quote from: Solar on April 18, 2015, 09:59:05 AM
This will be used against him in the debates.

http://www.wpr.org/newly-formed-group-will-push-right-work-law-wisconsin

Wisconsin NPR station? pretty lousy source! It is also dated Monday, December 1, 2014, 4:00pm!
This is a lot more to the point!!

Quote Gov. Walker signs bill making Wisconsin right-to-work state
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/09/wisconsin-gov-walker-to-sign-right-to-work-bill/

I would say He has a great argument in support of Right to work! Wisconsin is a right to work state because of the support he gave the legislation!

Quote from: Bowhntr on April 19, 2015, 01:35:20 PM
Didn't Walker sign the bill making Wisconsin RTW several weeks ago?  I'm wondering why this December 2014 piece is even relevant if the legislation is already law??

I do not have the source. However, I remember seeing a piece where Walker had already beaten the unions three times and was not going to push RTW in WI. What he had already done had neutralized the unions. The legislature is the one who was the leader in this.

Quote from: supsalemgr on April 19, 2015, 01:41:50 PM
I do not have the source. However, I remember seeing a piece where Walker had already beaten the unions three times and was not going to push RTW in WI. What he had already done had neutralized the unions. The legislature is the one who was the leader in this.

I'd like to see the source for that. He fully supported tis bill and made statements he would sign it before it came to his desk! Remember the Lib media in that state hates him and I would double check the source because of that. I defiantly wouldn't use NPR They would crucify any conservative especially a anti union one!!

Quote from: Bowhntr on April 19, 2015, 01:35:20 PM
Didn't Walker sign the bill making Wisconsin RTW several weeks ago?  I'm wondering why this December 2014 piece is even relevant if the legislation is already law??

Yes he did, but the point of posting this is to show that Walker in a sense was forced into signing it.
Just like his position on illegals, he flip flopped..
Point is, this is not the person we want to back, regardless of the good he's done as Governor, he hasn't a chance at winning, and will only split the vote in the end.

walker-backs-path-to-citizenship-a...The Wall Street Journal
Mar 26, 2015 - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said at a private dinner he backed the idea of allowing undocumented immigrants to eventually become eligible.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/walker-backs-path-to-citizenship-at-private-new-hampshire-dinner-1427390295

Walker said fixing the legal immigration system should come first, but said the next step is we "gotta embrace" a "legal pathway" for those here unlawfully. He did not elaborate on what he meant.
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/scott-walker-supports-path-to-citizenship-87960.html