Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker urges nation's conservatives to stand strong against protests

Gov. Scott Walker drew on his experience battling protesters six years ago to encourage conservatives Thursday as they face fierce criticism over President Donald Trump and his policies.

Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., Walker said his fights with unions — and GOP success at the ballot box in the years afterward — showed conservatives win when they listen to voters.

“Sadly, in Washington it is common practice to ignore the will of the voters,” Walker said to a cheering crowd. “For too long the media and the status quo defenders spend their time listening to the noise of the protesters and the rhetoric of the pundits. ... My plea to you today is to not get caught up in Washington, to not forget the voters, to not ignore the people who live in reality all across this country every single day.

“Don’t forget them. Don’t forget their families. Don’t forget their neighbors. Fight for them."

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