On Scott Walker

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79. Agree that he's the strongest GOP candidate

His biography is appealing to their base in all the same ways it annoys liberals. I lived in Milwaukee when he was the county executive. He's created an image of midwestern wholesomeness and stubborn simplicity, natural extensions of his lack of a college degree, and his over-the-top religiosity. These attributes contrast favorably (among simple-minded conservatives) against educated candidates who like to explain stuff. There is a dangerously high concentration of low-info voters who prefer faith to facts, who are easily frustrated by complicated explanations and who distrust/dislike/begrudge people who are smarter. In other words, he's perfect for the GOP. This worked well to put Bush II in office. Walker also has the added bonus of being younger, if not prettier. In the real world, Walker is a loser. He would never survive working a real job because he lacks a work ethic and is surprisingly dumb. But as we all know, politics is where many losers find victory. I can't stand the bastard, and relish the opportunity to see his ass handed to him on a steaming platter. Bring it on.