Meeting the Governor

Typing away, shuffling from paper to paper, glancing at the clock...I was entering challenged to recall petitions against Governor Walker. There were eight of us in a small room laptops on our laps as the stack of papers continued to get higher and higher. While there were only eight of us trusted to actually enter the challenged into the computers for the lawyers to review, there was a good 200 more showing their support towards the governor going through packets upon packets flagging down fraudulent signatures. Our enthusiasm was through the roof as we knew that we were making a difference in making sure that justice was done -- while there may be a recall election, we were prepared to take the time to ensure that the opposition sees that we will not buckle but rise to the challenge. Consumed in our work we took little notice when Mrs. Walker entered the building and past our room but moments later we were taken by surprise when Ethan called into us, "Look who's coming in the door! Look! Look!"

I jumped up and run out to the entry way thinking to myself, "It can't be, no, the governor can't be here," oh but he was. Walking casually through the door jeans and tennis shoes. He stopped thanking each of us and shaking our hands, allowing those who wanted a picture, to take as many as we wanted with him before proceeding into the warehouse to address the 200 more volunteers. When he spoke, you knew he was a true leader, he stood tall and spoke with pride: pride of the State, pride for the people, and pride for us who have stood by his side. He has gone through a lot but he said it didn't matter as long as Wisconsin remains on the right track, as long as Wisconsin remains "Open for Business".

It was an honor to be able to meet a man of his great character and great leadership. I know how ever this turns out that our party and our state will have been better under his leadership than without and I am proud to say the I Stand with Governor Walker!