State superintendent Tony Evers​ mulls run against Walker

[TexasTowelie]

MADISON - Wisconsin schools superintendent Tony Evers is mulling a run for governor, making him one of the most prominent Democrats to consider a challenge to Scott Walker.

Evers, who heads the state Department of Public Instruction, has been rumored as a possible candidate against Walker since easily winning a third term in April. Democrats believe they have a shot at denying the governor a third term of his own but have yet to settle on a champion.

In an email, Evers said he was talking to people about a run and "listening to what Wisconsin needs for its next governor."

"I've been approached and asked to run by a number of people," Evers said. "I can say that I'm considering it and keeping the door open."

Read more: http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/07/state-superintendent-tony-evers-mulls-run-against-walker/458327001/

[Ken Burch]

1. Hasn't Walker already had two terms?

Or can you stay in the job for life in Wisconsin?

[TexasTowelie]

2. There are no term limits for governor in Wisconsin. nt

[Bleacher Creature]

3. Good. I want Walker to lose.

It's too bad we won't get to do the same to Rick Scott, Paul LePage, Rick Snyder, Larry Hogan, etc.

[dragonlady]

4. Tony Evers would serve Wisconsin better by staying with education

Evers is just right as Superintendent of Public Instruction and he has done a great job of protecting public schools as much as possible. He did win the statewide election this spring, but his opponent was clearly unqualified and came with the taint of unethical and illegal behavior.

Although Tony Evers is a very nice person, honest and caring and fully versed in educational matters, I don't think he has the background to be elected governor. To be honest, he doesn't have a lot of charisma and isn't an engaging speaker. My favorite among the potential candidates is Kathleen Vinehout, super smart about all the issues and personably forthright in manner.