CHARLESTON, S.C. — Wrapping up the first of what are sure to be multiple trips to South Carolina this year, Gov. Scott Walker said he hasn’t heard the call to run for president yet, “but there’s a good vibe out there.”
Scott Walker on potential presidential run: 'There's a good vibe out there'
The Wisconsin governor also plans to take a Winnebago tour across Iowa the weekend after he announces.
The event presents a critical test for the governor as he shares a stage with candidates such as Sen. Marco Rubio.
He plans to attend the South Carolina Freedom Summit, which will feature other GOP presidential contenders.
The 41 percent approval rating is the lowest in three years of the Marquette Law School Poll.
It's busy season for the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
Our American Revival tells The State newspaper that it has made two hires a few days before Walker's second visit.
The governor traveled outside Wisconsin for state and political business on at least 56 days since Jan. 1.
Walker recently visited New Hampshire and South Carolina and his poll numbers in those states have since increased.
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The governor spoke at two events Thursday, met with Gov. Nikki Haley and has more stops planned for Friday.
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.
