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Walker Says Obama Religion Question Is Why People Hate the Media

The likely White House candidate says that he doesn't know if the president is a Christian and that it's silly for reporters to ask.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker speaking to reporters outside the White House after a luncheon February 25, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker speaking to reporters outside the White House after a luncheon February 25, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Scott Walker: Wisconsin governor, likely presidential candidate, media critic.

Facing reporters at a National Governors Association meeting in Washington on Saturday, the Republican reportedly said he didn't know whether President Barack Obama was a Christian (“I’ve actually never talked about it or I haven’t read about that”)—then turned the attention back on his questioners.