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Scott Walker: ‘Prayers For The Families & Friends’ Of Charleston Victims

FILE - In this May 18, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks to the American Federation For Children in New Orleans. Walker, a Republican eyeing a presidential run in 2016, says President Barack Obama... FILE - In this May 18, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks to the American Federation For Children in New Orleans. Walker, a Republican eyeing a presidential run in 2016, says President Barack Obama’s plan to reduce pollution from coal-fired power plants is “unworkable.’ (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) MORE LESS
By Ahiza Garcia
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June 18, 2015 3:07 p.m.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) on Thursday tweeted his “prayers for the families & friends” of the victims of a mass shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, S.C that left nine dead.

Walker’s post came after Wednesday’s fatal attack on the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church by a white gunman, identified by authorities as Dylann Roof.

Walker’s tweet is below:

Walker has yet to announce his candidacy for the 2016 Republican presidential election.

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Ahiza Garcia Ahiza Garcia is a newswriter based in New York City. Before joining TPM, Ahiza interned and freelanced for Nightline, Fox Sports, and ESPN the Magazine. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Columbia University and an M.S. in digital journalism from Syracuse University. She can be reached at ahiza@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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