Scott Walker will not run for President as a sitting Governor. Do you think it is a disadvantage?

2015-10-14T14:53:34-04:00

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/scott-walker-says-he-won-t-run-for-president-again/article_0fdb66e7-3cf3-5dec-991d-2170780b0a98.html

Scott Walker says he won't run for president again as governor

Walker told conservative talk radio host Charlie Sykes that running a state and running for president is "difficult."

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Oct 14 at 2015 2:55 PM

2015-10-14T14:55:01-04:00

I just wish he wouldn't run again....period.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2015 3:00 PM

2015-10-14T15:00:57-04:00

A disadvantage for who? Frankly, I'm surprised he was doing as poorly as he was, but I can't see where he was making a dent or a gain for either side.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 14 at 2015 3:04 PM

2015-10-14T15:04:09-04:00

I was certainly hoping that Governor Scott Walker would run for President 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member.
He seemed like viable candidate because he had stood firm while working with the legislature to gradually improve Wisconsin's governmental financial situation.
I understand that taking the time to run for higher office while still being the Governor of Wisconsin would distract him from the timely execution of his duties as governor.
For a governor who is principled, as Scott Walker seems to be, serving as an elected official would be a disadvantage for running for higher office - only because he would not be fulfilling his elected position responsibilities completely.
I hope he will run for President in the future.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2015 3:06 PM

2015-10-14T15:06:38-04:00

Yes and No. why? it can be a plus and it can be a negative ... so ... you make up your mind.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 14 at 2015 3:08 PM

2015-10-14T15:08:13-04:00

I think he should just come clean as to why he dropped out in the first place. No base, no backing. Both of those show you might need to back up and regroup. I don't even see him as a governor again. Kohl's sells some very affordable clothes though for former governor/presidential candidates.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2015 3:16 PM

2015-10-14T15:16:34-04:00

We need to pare down the field and at the same not infight because Democrats love it. If they do, we just help them. Do not vote for a party who holds us hostage for votes.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Oct 14 at 2015 3:37 PM

2015-10-14T15:37:39-04:00

Scott walkers ultra conservative, don't work with others does not appeal to me. The POTUS by the nature of the job is a person who has to breech party lines. We can see from the last two presidents what happens when they don't reach across those lines of division...instant party of no across the isle. Pelosi did it to Bush and The Republicans have done it to Obama.