Asked a while back about his position as the presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidate in 2010, Scott Walker said he was focused on his priorities for the next two years -- getting McCain elected, getting other Repubs elected, etc. Not mentioned -- as Pundit Nation noted at the time -- was effectively managing Milwaukee County.
Also conspicuously absent from Walker's comments was how the position of God would weigh in his decision to run for governor again. Which is odd, given that when he made his ramshackle run in 2006 -- and when he pulled out -- he was the instrument of God's will.
From the March 24 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Walker said he made the final decision Thursday. His campaign fell $200,000 short of a self-set goal of $500,000 by the end of March, Walker campaign manager Bruce Pfaff said.
Walker, a preacher's son, said he prayed on the decision this week before making it, much as he had before his entry into the race.
"I believe that it was God's will for me to run," Walker said. "After a great deal of prayer during the last week, it is clear that it is God's will for me to step out of the race."
So, clearly, the obvious follow up for reporters is whether he is praying on whether to once again inflict a Walker gubernatorial bid on Wisconsin. In the meantime, Scott will continue to act as the agent of forces less than divine in his job as County Executive -- incurring criticism from even stalwart supporters.
Mysterious ways, indeed.
Does this mean you're back, or is it just a hiccup in your hiatus?
Posted by: capper | June 03, 2008 at 07:35 PM