As Gov. Scott Walker lays the groundwork to pursue the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, he has one grueling year ahead of him across Wisconsin’s southwestern border.
Tommy Thompson: Scott Walker has grueling year ahead to do well in Iowa
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Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson waves to the crowd during Gov. Scott Walker's second inauguration last month. Walker may soon follow in Thompson's footsteps on the Iowa presidential campaign trail.
Gov. Scott Walker wowed conservative voters late last month at the Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. If previous presidential campaigns are an indication, he'll be spending a lot of time in the Hawkeye State this summer.
Gov. Scott Walker wowed conservative voters late last month at the Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. He is the first potential presidential candidate to open an office in Iowa.
Gov. Scott Walker wowed conservative voters in January at the Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. He is the first potential presidential candidate to open an office in Iowa.
The Wisconsin governor impressed the thousands of activists who attended CPAC in 2013.
The Wisconsin governor is mulling a presidential bid, but a spokeswoman says he isn't in "pre-candidacy phase."
His campaign issued a statement after the potential 2016 presidential candidate punted on an evolution question in London.
The strategy of bashing the media is old hat, but rarely works, according to a national political expert.
The 2016 presidential contender comes out in favor of the renewable fuel standard, which he previously opposed.
The 2016 presidential contender comes out in favor of the renewable fuel standard, which he previously opposed.
Only 43 percent approve of the potential 2016 presidential candidate's job performance, while 52 percent disapprove.
University of Wisconsin officials had objected to changes.
The Hawkeye State hosts the first presidential nominating contest in early 2016, granting "the Big Mo" to the winner.
The visit to a key presidential primary state comes on the heels of visits to GOP gatherings in Iowa and elsewhere.
