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Scott Walker: “Afscme, the Public Employees union started in Wisconsin.”

Featuring: Scott Walker, Republican | Former Governor of Wisconsin

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Published | Video Starts at 01:59

Well, those big interests didn't like that. What made it even worse for them though is it wasn't just that it got the national attention of those special interests. But Afscme, the Public Employees union started in Wisconsin. The Progressive movement under finding Bob La Follette started in Wisconsin. Even collective bargaining originated in Wisconsin. (01:59–02:03)

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