Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate in response to the two years prison time given to a Scott Walker appointee on Friday, as well as breaking news that Walker’s former campaign chief has been cooperating with criminal prosecutors in the ongoing John Doe corruption probe.
“Scott Walker’s legacy will not be one of reform, since it’s business as usual for special interests in Madison. It will not be a legacy of job creation, since Wisconsin has been dead last under Scott Walker’s watch.
“Likewise, Scott Walker will not be remembered for investment in infrastructure, advances in education or for advancing small “d” democratic values. He’s been on the opposite side of all that.
“As it stands, the calling card for Scott Walker has been criminal corruption.
“Wisconsin never has had a governor so closely tied to criminals.
“Today, another of his associates was given prison time for schemes committed under Scott Walker’s banner. Most of crimes committed thus far have been committed for Walker’s personal benefit, and recently released emails show that Walker himself clearly was involved in the commission of crimes.
“Walker’s response has been evasive and self-serving. He wants to be congratulated for starting this investigation yet has to this point offered not a single concrete explanation for his central role in the conspiracies committed.
“Walker may never have to stand trial for his actions. But, as another of his associates heads to prison, the public has every right to fear that they have a governor who not only enables corruption, but may be practicing it.”
