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From the Scott Walker's short-lived presidential campaign series

MARK SOMMERHAUSER , 608-252-6122
Aug 12, 2015
Aug 12, 2015

Walker Iowa — By playing it safe in last week's GOP debate, Gov. Scott Walker may not have done himself any favors in the polls, analysts say.
NATI HARNIK — Associated Press

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Early returns are in, and it appears the first presidential debate was a setback for Gov. Scott Walker nationally and in Iowa, a state widely regarded as crucial to his chances.

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