Scott Walker: Wisconsin’s $100 Million Man
‘No Wisconsin Politician Has Raised More Campaign Cash For Himself or Been More Willing to Sell Us Out For a Campaign Contribution’
Gov. Scott Walker. Photo from the State of Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. — No other Wisconsin politician has crossed the threshold Scott Walker is expected to when he discloses his most recent round of campaign fundraising — shaking down donors for over $100 million for his campaigns for governor. In advance of a Walker media availability today to try to distract from the Democratic gubernatorial debate One Wisconsin Now Executive director Scot Ross denounced Walker for incessantly whining about campaign spending, while he has amassed $100 million since 2009.
“Scott Walker has shaken down campaign donors and schemed to sell out Wisconsin to the highest bidders to the tune of $100 million over his 25 years in office,” said One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross. “Instead of crying about voters being out to get him, Wisconsin’s $100 million man should be apologizing for what he’s done to our state to fund his insatiable quests for political power.”
Ross also noted that the $100 million figure is for Walker’s own gubernatorial campaigns and does not include his fundraising for his run for president or other organizations spending on his behalf. For example, according to news reporting on the criminal investigation into Walker’s campaigns, a donor reported writing a large check to an outside group supporting the Governor, “because Scott Walker asked.”
In addition, Walker’s longtime campaign chair Michael Grebe for years ran the Bradley Foundation. The nearly $1 billion Milwaukee based mega-funder of the right-wing noise machine has larded organizations supporting Walker and his political agenda with massive sums over the years.
“No Wisconsin politician has raised more campaign cash for himself or been more willing to sell us out for a campaign contribution than Scott Walker. Scott Walker is the literal poster child for obscene campaign spending,” concluded Ross.
One Wisconsin Now is a statewide communications network specializing in effective earned media and online organizing to advance progressive leadership and values.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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When you realize how Scott Walker is the front man for the richest, most ethically apathetic bribers in the country, you will understand why the issue this election is not pot or Foxconn or Internet or unions or women or healthcare or party membership. The issue that determines the outcome of all other problems is the integrity and independence — the principles — of our leadership. A governor who salivates to billionaire bells and argues that corrupt judges and unregulated business is your key to security and success cannot simultaneously have the general welfare on his mind. Only Mike McCabe is running for governor while consciously rejecting money from special intetests. He is not in debt to any special interest. That is why I support him and I hope you understand how fundamental this principle of independence is.