Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, TJ Helmstetter
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Wednesday, 15 August 2018 12:55 |
MILWAUKEE - Patrick Marley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Walker attempted to show support for both Trump and the motorcycle company, but did not say whether he opposed a boycott. Walker aides refused to answer that question. Excerpts are below.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Scott Walker Caught Between Donald Trump and Harley-Davidson EXCERPTS:
"GOP Gov. Scott Walker also assiduously avoided saying whether he supported a Harley boycott. The issue was thrust upon the candidates — all strong backers of Trump — after Trump posted a Sunday message on Twitter saying a boycott of the Milwaukee-based company would be "great." The issue came up at a bad time for Wisconsin Republicans — just before a primary that will determine who will face Baldwin and which of eight Democrats will take on Walker. In a statement, Walker attempted to show support for both Trump and the motorcycle company, but did not say whether he opposed a boycott. Walker aides refused to answer that question. [...] That puts Wisconsin Republicans in a tough spot. They don't want to alienate a president who is popular in their party and who is quick to excoriate critics. But they also don't want to attack a company that is woven into the fabric of the state's identity and celebrating its 115th anniversary."
Read more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/08/13/scott-walker-caught-between-donald-trump-and-harley-davidson/975730002/
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