Scott Walker's pledge if elected: Possible war on day one

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Drew Atkins Jan 12, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h2><p>Presenting the sort of bold, optimistic vision that the Party of Reagan has become known for, this weekend GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker pledged to not only "terminate" the Iran nuclear agreement reached by six countries and the European Union if elected, but suggested he may start a</p></h2>
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               <p>By <a href="/author/drewatkins1-gmail-com/">Drew Atkins</a></p> 
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            <p>Presenting the sort of bold, optimistic vision that the Party of Reagan has become known for, this weekend GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker pledged to not only "terminate" the Iran nuclear agreement reached by six countries and the European Union if elected, but <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/scott-walker-iran-deal_55acfd69e4b0d2ded39f57c2?ref=dev.cascadepbs.org">suggested</a> he may start a war with Iran on inauguration day.</p><p>"I believe that a president shouldn't wait to act until they put a cabinet together or an extended period of time, I believe they should be prepared to act on the very first day they take office," he said. "It's very possible, God forbid that this would happen, but very possible, that the next president could be called to take aggressive actions, including military actions, on their very first day in office."</p>
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Presenting the sort of bold, optimistic vision that the Party of Reagan has become known for, this weekend GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker pledged to not only "terminate" the Iran nuclear agreement reached by six countries and the European Union if elected, but suggested he may start a war with Iran on inauguration day.

"I believe that a president shouldn't wait to act until they put a cabinet together or an extended period of time, I believe they should be prepared to act on the very first day they take office," he said. "It's very possible, God forbid that this would happen, but very possible, that the next president could be called to take aggressive actions, including military actions, on their very first day in office."

By Drew Atkins

Drew Atkins is a journalist and writer in Seattle, and the recipient of numerous national and regional awards. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Seattle Times, The Oregonian, InvestigateWes