Scott Walker
Columns by Scott Walker
Petulant, childish Texas Democrats need to return home
"1 Walker Defeats 14 Runners!" That was the bumper sticker Congressman Sean Duffy and his wife, Rachel, gave to me at a supper club in Washburn, Wisconsin after we enacted our budget reforms. Published July 15, 2021
We’re only one generation away from losing America
Who is proud to be an American? I am. The good news is that an overwhelming majority of adults (68%) are very or extremely proud to be an American. The bad news is the only group that is not proud are young people. Only 36% of those aged 18 to 24 said that they were extremely or very proud. Published July 8, 2021
While America heralds freedoms won, Communist China celebrates oppression
We will celebrate Independence Day this weekend with plenty of red, white and blue -- plus fireworks. Published July 1, 2021
Two-parent families are not only a moral imperative, they are an economic one, too
America would be better if fathers played a larger and more positive role in the lives of their children -- and government less of a role. Published June 24, 2021
Cancel culture literally prohibits conservative voices on college campuses
Freedom of speech is guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. It should be revered on our college campuses. Sadly, that is where it is most at risk. Published June 17, 2021
Reaffirming a devotion to freedom this Flag Day
The American flag is an inspiration to freedom-loving people around the world. Published June 10, 2021
GOP needs to trumpet common-sense reforms or risk being silenced
A former network news anchor told me he had never heard such a loud response from the delegates at a Republican National Convention for someone who was not the nominee. Published June 3, 2021
Honoring the sacred dead this Memorial Day
Radical indoctrination enraged many activists to tear down statues and other monuments to American icons during the past year. Published May 27, 2021
Getting America back to work after COVID-19 pandemic
Americans need to get back to work. More than just helping kickstart the economy, employment is a key part of happiness. Literally. Published May 20, 2021
Biden needs to reward workers and not punish them
Imagine going over to your grandparents to rake leaves. Once done with your chore, grandma gives you $10. Upon returning home, however, your parents take seven of your 10 dollars as a "tax" for living in their home. Published May 13, 2021
Ending cancel culture’s reign on college campuses
Radicals violated the constitutional rights of Arthur Laffer and conservative students on the campus of the State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY-Binghamton). Published May 6, 2021
Biden promised unity and competence, but only brings division and crises
Mr. Biden has brought division, crises and partisanship to new levels -- all while pushing a radical agenda. Published April 29, 2021
Biden and Democrats’ Supreme Court packing an undemocratic power grab
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wisely said when asked about the size of the high court, "Nine seems to be a good number. It's been that way for a long time." Published April 22, 2021
Students willing to change their liberal views when presented with facts
College and high school students have liberal views -- which have moved further to the left during the past year. On the bright side, opinions shift when students are presented with data refuting progressive talking points. These are a few of the key findings in a new Tax Day poll released by Young America's Foundation (YAF). Published April 15, 2021
Common sense conservative reforms can prevail against radical left
I stand with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp who signed comprehensive election integrity legislation. The radical left is trying to intimidate them, but they must not back down. Published April 8, 2021
Vaccine passports have no place in a free society
Vaccine passports must not be allowed in a free society. I got my first shot the other day, so my concern is not about that. It is about freedom. Published April 1, 2021
Young America’s Foundation’s ‘The Long Game’ to help students fight against liberal bias
As anyone who's been paying attention for more than five minutes knows, conservative voices are being snuffed out across culture, entertainment, academia and media. Published March 25, 2021
Passing H.R. 1, the ‘Crooked Politician’s Act’
America needs to wake up -- before it's too late. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer want to pass the Crooked Politician's Act (my name, not theirs), and most people don't even know what's in it. Published March 18, 2021
Answer to sustained economic recovery is not more big government
Economic and fiscal crises. These were some of the challenges I faced when taking office a decade ago, and they're similar to what many governors around the country face as we recover from the negative impact of a global pandemic. Published March 11, 2021
Liberals only follow the science when it benefits them
Liberals claim to be driven by science. It is increasingly clear, however, that science only matters when it is beneficial to their political interests. Published March 4, 2021
