Gov. Scott Walker's trips last month to the early primary states of New Hampshire and South Carolina appear to be paying off — the likely presidential candidate is leading in polls released Wednesday in both states.
Polls show Scott Walker surging in early primary states
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a training workshop for the New Hampshire state Republican Party in March.
Scott Walker hires South Carolina staff, and continues showing strength in polls.
He plans to attend the South Carolina Freedom Summit, which will feature other GOP presidential contenders.
Walker also tells the State Journal that voters he's met are "excited."
The second-term governor spoke to about 300 Republican activists about the need for growth, reform and safety.
Who voters favor in national polls of potential Republican presidential candidates
