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How Big Money Billionaires Saved Scott Walker’s Ass
Over the past couple years, Scott Walker has been under investigation for illegal campaign activities during Wisconsin’s 2012 recall election. Recently, however, the investigation was completely thrown out. As it turns out, by the time any actual criminal charges could have been filed, Walker’s billionaire friends had already bought the Wisconsin Supreme court.
Money wins, again.
Ring of Fire’s Mike Papantonio and Farron Cousins discuss this.