T.Wall's Tales from the Trail, Part 4: Why Did I Exit?
Many have commended me for an honorable exit, and I appreciate their kind words. But not being in the political arena, they still can't understand why I exited. (I prefer to refer to this as a strategic retreat, to regroup and consider my alternatives.)
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T.Wall's Tales from the Trail, Part 3: The Start-Up Process
Many people have asked me the following question: What was it like to run a campaign? Well, it's a lot like starting a business from scratch.
Before hiring anyone in the fall of 2009, I consulted with a few close advisors, and hired a firm to conduct a background check on myself to see what kind of "dirt" they could dig up. Interestingly, since there was no real dirt, they surprised me by coming back with reports of how lawful events could be twisted into political lies. Case in point; I earned tax credits and depreciation for creating jobs and investing in new construction, thereby reducing my tax liability. We predicted that my opponent would twist this into a message of "Wall doesn't pay taxes." (Note to Mr. Feingold: My businesses and I personally pay more in taxes each year then you'll pay in a lifetime!)
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T.Wall's Tales from the Trail, Part 2: Lincoln Day Dinner Circuit
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Candidates for the Republican Party offices normally participate in a ritual called the Lincoln Day Dinner Circuit. What is the circuit? Most county Republican parties (roughly 60 or so out of 72 counties) hold a dinner (or lunch) in which anywhere from 20 to 350 people show up and meet the candidates. This year, we saw between 30% and 50% more people attend, which is a good indication of the kind of tidal wave that is coming in November. People are getting involved.
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T.Wall's Tales from the Trail, Part 1
As reported in the pages of In Business magazine.
His experience on the campaign trail has reinforced the need to improve Wisconsin's business climate.
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