What would happen if feminists in Wisconsin attempted to recall Walker for these comments in the middle of the Presidential campaign? I will say that if you read the comment, it could be construed in such a manner as to suggest that he's let a woman die if, in fact, aborting the pregnancy was necessary to keep the woman alive in the very present moment.
Anyone trying to recall Walker for short of a criminal indictment would be a total game changer for the trends of his popularity in Wisconsin and his presidential campaign. Like, I'd almost wonder if Walker paid them to try it!
I do think Walker needs to get himself elected President or Vice President. I really believe he'll never carry Wisconsin again.
It's weird for me. I really dislike Walker, as I am a union shop steward (and a registered Republican). I don't think he really believes what he said, but what he said does at least reflect the idea that a fetus is a human life, regardless of the technicalities and legalities. There's a disconnect between that sentiment and the vibe I get from Walker that he is really not interested in people and is only interested in his own career. I sense no real compassion toward other human beings from Scott Walker that I would sense from, say, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) or Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA); so I view his statement as some sort of political calculation.
Having made this statement, if Walker wants to win the nomination, he now has to go full-bore to win the religious conservatives. They'll be his most solid allies,, and he's made the boldest statement on abortion yet, and lots of folks still put that at the top of their issue list. Walker is in the place where he has a new pathway to the nomination, but it will probably require a significant shift in strategy. He'll be a pretty flexible politician if he pulls this off.
