Scott Walker Ensnared by Wisconsin Budget, Sports Arena Fight as White House Run Beckons
Division among state Republicans over how to pay for roads and a sports arena threatens to muddy the governor's message that he’s a get-it-done manager.
Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin speaks to reporters outside Dallas County Recorder Chad Airhart's annual Blue Jean Bash on May 16, 2015 in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Division among Wisconsin Republicans over how to pay for roads and a sports arena threatens to muddy Governor Scott Walker’s message that he’s a get-it-done manager and complicate his presidential campaign announcement.
The governor has repeatedly pledged not to reveal his plans until after he signs a two-year budget. He’d anticipated that happening in late June, but fellow party members who control his legislature aren’t cooperating.