Scott Walker’s “Fireside Chat”

By John McCormack

Published February 23, 2011 12:36am ET

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Scott Walker’s “Fireside Chat” — Madison, Wisc. Local news channels televised a live 10-minute speech by Governnor Scott Walker just after 6:00 p.m. local time. Walker began his direct appeal to voters by praising public employees. “Tonight, I thank the 300,000-plus state and local government employees who showed up for work today and did their jobs well,” Walker said. “We […]

Madison, Wisc.

Local news channels televised a live 10-minute speech by Governnor Scott Walker just after 6:00 p.m. local time. Walker began his direct appeal to voters by praising public employees. “Tonight, I thank the 300,000-plus state and local government employees who showed up for work today and did their jobs well,” Walker said. “We appreciate it. If you take only one message away tonight, it’s that we all respect the work that you do.”

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