Political leaders in Illinois kicked the can down the road, raised taxes, and ignored fiscal realities. Now, they're … - Scott Walker

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On 18th September 2014, between the hours of 7am and 10pm, absolute sovereign power will lie in the hands of the Scottish people. They have to decide whether to keep it, or give it away to where their minority status makes them permanently powerless and vulnerable.

Scott Walker

Political leaders in Illinois kicked the can down the road, raised taxes, and ignored fiscal realities. Now, they're realizing the consequences of their actions: credit downgrades and negative outlooks.

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The unions say 'last hired - first fired,', we say hire and fire based on merit. We want the best and brightest in the classroom.

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I promised to empower the taxpayer - instead of a handful of big government union bosses.

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I hate big government, but I really hate a government that doesn't work. So when 'they say we either have to raise taxes or cut core services,' it's actually a 'false choice.

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I still remember, as a kid, tying a yellow ribbon around a tree in front of my house during the 444 days that Iran held 52 Americans hostage. Iran is not a place we should be doing business with.

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There could not be a more stark contrast between Wisconsin and Illinois.

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