CONCORD, N.H. — Gov. Scott Walker introduced himself to New Hampshire Republicans here Saturday, outlining a three-pronged potential presidential theme focused on growth, reform and safety — and later called suggestions that he’s aggressively shifted policy positions in recent months “ridiculous.”
In New Hampshire, Scott Walker lays out 3 pillars of potential presidential platform
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Gov. Scott Walker is interviewed after speaking at a training workshop for the New Hampshire state Republican Party in the auditorium at Concord High School. He is wearing a hat given to him during the speech by a member of the Gun Owners of New Hampshire.
Walker is among the top tier of candidates in the latest polls and with low negatives may be "the guy to beat."
The governor spoke at two events Thursday, met with Gov. Nikki Haley and has more stops planned for Friday.
Walker also tells the State Journal that voters he's met are "excited."
He plans to attend the South Carolina Freedom Summit, which will feature other GOP presidential contenders.
Attendees at a two-day Republican event in Nashua note his strong conservative resume, but also newcomer status.
The governor highlighted his accomplishments, though recent polls show his support in Wisconsin is flagging.
It's busy season for the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
The Wisconsin governor also plans to take a Winnebago tour across Iowa the weekend after he announces.
Walker's spokeswoman maintains that he "does not support citizenship for illegal immigrants."
Walker recently visited New Hampshire and South Carolina and his poll numbers in those states have since increased.
But the governor won't be damaged in the long run as he preps a presidential bid.
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Scores of union members rallied outside Concord High School, where Gov. Scott Walker spoke Saturday.
The potential 2016 presidential candidate had a busy schedule Friday and will speak to GOP activists Saturday.
As the Republican governor gets closer to a 2016 presidential bid, he has changed stances on key issues.
Who voters favor in national polls of potential Republican presidential candidates
Walker has been polling well in the Granite State, which presents a different electorate than Iowa.
The 2016 presidential contender comes out in favor of the renewable fuel standard, which he previously opposed.
