Thursday, December 9, 2010

Scott Walker chases high speed rail, thousands of jobs, out of Wisconsin

Republican Gov.-elect Scott Walker has killed high speed rail in Wisconsin, dimming any chances of our state gaining thousands of jobs and becoming a leader in what's fast becoming the future of transportation both nationally and globally.

His refusal to cooperate with federal plans to create a line between Madison and Milwaukee means the loss of tens of thousands of jobs in the Badger state.

It's also a clear signal to the rest of the state, as well as the country, that Wisconsin is not interested in innovative job growth (especially if it goes against the interests of Scott Walker's top campaign donors [1][2]).

It's troubling that Walker, not even in office yet, can do so much damage to the state's image as well as it's job growth. Imagine what will happen when Walker, along with a Republican-led Assembly and Senate, yield real control in Wisconsin. The results could be catastrophic.

The next four years are set to be long, painful, and frustrating for Wisconsin families -- especially if the effects of the recession continue to linger.

Can we count on Scott Walker and his Republican allies to help those in need? I won't be holding my breath.

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