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A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge
Sentinel
November 2013
On Sale: November 19, 2013
288 pages
ISBN: 1595231072
EAN: 9781595231079
Kindle: B00C5R7C2U
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Non-Fiction Biography
"Today, we can sound like conservatives and act like
conservatives—and still win elections. Those who
say we can't don't see what I see in Wisconsin and
what my fellow governors in states all
across America see. We don't need to change
our principles. What we need is more courage." In 2011, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker's chances of
staying in office looked bleak.
Angry protesters—furious about his collective
bargaining proposal—swarmed Madison, camped
in the capitol, and attempted to block the
passage of the governor's reform legislation.
Teachers unions accused him of sabotaging education.
His approval numbers fell to the basement, and
with the national media's descent on Wisconsin,
liberals denounced "Dead Man Walker." He found
himself fighting for his reforms, fielding death
threats, and facing an unprecedented recall election.
But then something happened. Walker's policies began to
work. His constituents realized they were better off
with his leadership, and in June 2012, he became the
first governor in American history to survive a recall
attempt, winning with a higher share of the vote than
he had for his original election.
In Unintimidated, Governor Walker tells
the story of his fight to save Wisconsin from a $3.6
billion budget deficit while simultaneously
improving the state's schools and public
infrastructure. He describes how he stood for his
convictions against enormous political pressure and
personal attacks. He explains how he knew his reforms
would work, based on his experience as a local official. Speaking from the perspective earned from his
resounding victory, he outlines lessons
conservatives on the national stage can learn from
his success, such as:
• Change the polls, not your principles. • Don't accept the false choices presented to you. • You can reform entitlements and survive. • Austerity is not the answer. • Never stop reforming.
Walker is living proof that conservatives need not move
to the center to win. He argues that Republicans must
offer Americans big, bold, positive solutions for our
nation's challenges—and have the courage to
implement them. Walker has shown that even President
Obama will back down when faced with reforms promoted
with common sense and courage.
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