Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker managed to deliver his state of the state speech in just 28 minutes Tuesday night but managed to cover a lot of ground. As did New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie this afternoon, Walker managed to work in some shots at Washington, D.C., as well as at fellow governors who are shaping up to be contenders in 2016.
Scott Walker touts job gains: “The Wisconsin Comeback is working!"
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
After Christie bragged about smaller increases, Walker notes WI property taxes are literally lower than they were in 2010.
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
.@GovWalker "Property taxes are literally lower than they were in 2010. How many Governors can say that"? #news3 #wisots
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
.@GovWalker: "My pledge to you is that property taxes 4 years from now will be lower than they were in 2014" #wisots #news3
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker: "Wisconsin's pension system is THE ONLY ONE fully funded in the country." #2016
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker says he's going to sue the federal government to try blocking "the newly proposed federal energy regulations." #2016
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
One of the evening’s biggest applause lines was Walker’s pledge to repeal Common Core State Standards.
Scott Walker gets loud cheers when he calls for legislation repealing Common Core & says schools don't need to comply w/ the standards.
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
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Walker notes that his sons graduated from public high school so he has "vested interest" in good edu standards but should be local ones.
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
.@GovWalker "pass legislation making it crystal clear no school district is required to use common core standards" #news3 #wisots
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
Even though the administration couldn’t find a high-profile representative to attend the unity march in Paris on Sunday, Walker made sure to acknowledge the terrorist attack and denounce the “cowards” behind it.
Scott Walker closes State of the State with discussion of attacks in France, call for Americans to stand together against terrorists.
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
.@GovWalker talks about #ParisAttacks: "those cowards are not symbols of confidence… They are afraid of freedom" #news3 #wisots
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
.@GovWalker "Tonight we must stand together and denounce those who wish to threaten freedom anywhere in this world." #news3 #wisots
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
Biggest applause of the night– lawmakers still standing. #wisots #news3
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker concludes 28-minute State of the State speech by saying, "May God bless freedom-loving people all over the world."
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
If the theme of Christie’s speech was “renewal,” Walker’s could very well have been “Packers.”
.@GovWalker does introductions, asks for prayers for Wi National Guard deployment, then "And how about those #Packers?" #wisots #news3
— Jessica Arp (@news3jessica) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker: "If there is one thing that can bring together Democrats and Republicans here in Wisconsin, it's the Green Bay Packers."
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker: "Forgive me tonight if I'm a bit hoarse, but like most of you, we spent a fair amount of time cheering on Sunday."
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
Take that, Cowboy Christie.
Shots fired @ Christie by Walker in state of state: "I had plenty of fun hugging owners in the stands at Lambeau Field!" Loud cheers/whoops.
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker: "Much like our military and the Packers, tonight, I am proud to report the state of our state is strong!"
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
Scott Walker closing by saying that a Packer fan 1 row ahead Sunday was critical of him but high-fiving him by the end. "True story!"
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) January 14, 2015
Update:
Here’s photographic proof of Walker’s quest for hugs.
This is the type of owner I'll be looking to hug after a #Packers win on Sunday: pic.twitter.com/W20LRO5oMM
— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) January 7, 2015
Happy to meet @SteveTheOWNER before today's game!!! #GOPackGO #Packers pic.twitter.com/jzRErsvE80
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 11, 2015
Ready for a big #Packers win today! pic.twitter.com/j6niTKcbIh
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 11, 2015
Lucky orange beard & lucky orange gloves at #Packers game: pic.twitter.com/WbyVVmUTdu
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 11, 2015
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