Scott Walker

Scott Walker is a columnist for the Washington Times. He was the 45th governor of Wisconsin and launched a bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. He lives in Milwaukee and is the proud owner of a 2003 Harley Davidson Road King. He can be reached at swalker@washingtontimes.com.

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Columns by Scott Walker

We live in the land of the free, because of the brave

We live in the land of the free because of the brave. The students, staff, and parents at Christian Life School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reminded me of that again the other day. Published November 11, 2021

Six takeaways from Tuesday’s election

It was amazing to watch the results coming in on Tuesday from Virginia and New Jersey. Here are some quick thoughts: Published November 4, 2021

The wise words of Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan's nationally televised address, "A Time for Choosing," was the manifesto of the modern conservative movement. Published October 29, 2021

Bold ideas to propel Republicans forward

Conservatives need to focus on big, bold ideas. Published October 21, 2021

Our children’s children will pay for Democrats’ fiscal irresponsibility

The federal government continues to spend money it does not have -- creating an annual deficit. That is then added to the national debt. Published October 14, 2021

The left’s bathroom harassment of Sen. Sinema will backfire

The radical left is overstepping--once again. This past week, a group of "Build Back Better" protestors chased Senator Kyrsten Sinema into the bathroom at Arizona State University. Published October 8, 2021

Parents, not the government, know what’s best for their children

One of the few benefits of the pandemic is the renewed attention parents are giving to what their children are being taught at school. Published September 30, 2021

If not for double standards, liberals would have no standards at all

"You're hot, then you're cold. You're yes, then you're no. You're in, then you're out. You're up then, you're down." Published September 23, 2021

College student destroying American flags on 9/11?

A student activist destroys a 9/11 memorial in the middle of the night -- throwing away 2,977 American flags. Sounds impossible? Sadly, it is not. Published September 16, 2021

Young people need to be reminded about 9/11

We need to tell young people about what happened on 9/11. We need to tell them who did it to us. And we need to tell them why they did it to us. Published September 11, 2021

Things are bad in California and seem to be getting worse for Gov. Newsom

Gavin Newsom is in trouble. Published September 4, 2021

No one left behind. Can Biden rise to the occasion?

Moments of crisis require leaders to rise to the occasion. Published August 26, 2021

Biden’s incompetence brought us chaos

Instead of peace through strength, Joe Biden has chaos through incompetence. Published August 19, 2021

The Reagan Revolution worked: Taxes should be cut, not raised

President Ronald Reagan signed the largest tax cut in American history 40 years ago. He signed it at his beloved Rancho del Cielo on August 13, 1981. Published August 12, 2021

Reagan’s firing of striking air traffic controllers set the stage for his presidency

Forty years ago this week, President Ronald Reagan fired 11,345 striking air traffic controllers who had ignored a court order to return to work and banned them from federal service for life. Published August 5, 2021

The life lessons that shaped Ronald Reagan

Love for America. The dignity of work. Empathy for others. Intolerance for bigotry. Faith in God's Divine Plan. Our 40th President lived his values, and his Midwest upbringing shaped them. Published July 29, 2021

Communism has failed Cuba

Libertad para Cuba or as we say in English: Freedom for Cuba. Published July 22, 2021

Petulant, childish Texas Democrats need to return home

"1 Walker Defeats 14 Runners!" That was the bumper sticker Congressman Sean Duffy and his wife, Rachel, gave to me at a supper club in Washburn, Wisconsin after we enacted our budget reforms. Published July 15, 2021

We’re only one generation away from losing America

Who is proud to be an American? I am. The good news is that an overwhelming majority of adults (68%) are very or extremely proud to be an American. The bad news is the only group that is not proud are young people. Only 36% of those aged 18 to 24 said that they were extremely or very proud. Published July 8, 2021