Walker gins up ‘crisis’ to reward cronies (Cap Times editorial)

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Walker gins up ‘crisis’ to reward cronies

Cap Times editorial madison.com | (75) Comments | Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:45 am


Wisconsin needs to be fiscally responsible.

There is no question that these are tough times, and they may require tough choices.

But Gov. Scott Walker is not making tough choices. He is making political choices, and they are designed not to balance budgets but to improve his political position and that of his party.

It is for this reason that the governor claims Wisconsin is in such deep financial trouble that Wisconsinites should view this as a crisis moment.

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Walker is not interested in balanced budgets, efficient government or meaningful job creation.

Walker is interested in gaming the system to benefit his political allies and campaign contributors.

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