Iowa and New Hampshire may hold the first two nominating contests of the 2016 presidential cycle, but South Carolina picks presidents — or so the saying goes in the state Gov. Scott Walker will visit Thursday and Friday.
Heading to South Carolina, Scott Walker will find GOP cross-section
Gov. Scott Walker, seated between then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal — all potential 2016 presidential candidates — watches as South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announces her candidacy for a second term in August 2013 in Greenville, S.C. Walker is visiting the state this week for the first time since then.
The governor spoke at two events Thursday, met with Gov. Nikki Haley and has more stops planned for Friday.
The event presents a critical test for the governor as he shares a stage with candidates such as Sen. Marco Rubio.
But the governor won't be damaged in the long run as he preps a presidential bid.
The top-tier presidential contender impressed many attendees at the annual gathering of conservative activists.
Who voters favor in national polls of potential Republican presidential candidates
The second-term governor spoke to about 300 Republican activists about the need for growth, reform and safety.
The 2016 presidential contender comes out in favor of the renewable fuel standard, which he previously opposed.
