Scott Walker When Asked About Evolution: ‘I’m Going To Punt On That’

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the American Action Forum in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. Shifting his focus to Washington, Walker is expanding his political operation as he fights for early momentum i... Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the American Action Forum in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. Shifting his focus to Washington, Walker is expanding his political operation as he fights for early momentum in the increasingly crowded field of GOP White House prospects. The American Action Forum calls itself a center-right policy institute. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) MORE LESS
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a presumed 2016 Republican presidential contender, decided to dodge the question when asked Wednesday what he thought of the scientific theory of evolution, according to multiple reports.

Walker was posed the question during a visit to London, England, where he is visiting for four days as part of a Wisconsin trade delegation.

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  1. I’m not surprised that Walker would answer in that matter, I’ve got a pet rock that’s way more smarter than Walker!

  2. That’s pretty chicken-shit of you Scott. Whatsamatter? Afraid of the Christofascists declaring you an infidel? I would dearly love to see the smug smirk backhanded off of Governor Walker’s face.

  3. Shoot, this one’s a snap. You just say you experimented with evolution in college but it was a mistake.

  4. Profile in courage, GOP style.

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