Walker Reminds Voters of Union Wins as He Enters 2016 Race

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced on social media Monday morning that he’s running for president, tweeting “I’m in.”

In this June 5, 2015 photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the North Carolina Republican Party convention in Raleigh, N.C. AP Photo/Gerry Broome

MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced on social media Monday morning that he’s running for president, tweeting “I’m in.”

Walker, a Republican who built a national profile largely due to his clashes with labor unions, also released a campaign video at the same time declaring his entry in the race.

The video is heavy on images of Walker speaking to a crowd in an Iowa cornfield, as well as his 2010 battle with unions. The video includes Walker speaking directly to the camera touting his willingness to take on big fights.

“We didn’t nibble around the edges,” he says.

Walker has a national profile largely due to his clashes with labor unions.

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