'THIS COULD LITERALLY STOP THE ENTIRE TRUMP AGENDA': Scott Walker Weighs in on the Importance of the WI Supreme Court Race
Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, now President of Young America's Foundation (YAF), joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court election and its potential impact on the political landscape of the critical swing state. Walker explained why a liberal-majority court could have lasting consequences for future elections and state policies in the swing state. Walker and Benson also reacted to an unusual bill introduced by Wisconsin's liberal governor that would replace the term 'mother' with 'inseminated person.' Listen to the full interview below!
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