Tennessee Supporters Of Scott Walker Did Not See Exit Coming

The end to Scott Walker’s Presidential bid came unexpectedly to his supporters in Tennessee. The Wisconsin governor had visited Tennessee five times since April, as part of his effort to lock down southern states.

“Yeah, it was a big surprise to be honest with you,” said State Senator Mark Green of Clarksville. “I think, considering everything, it was the right decision for him to do.”

Green was an early backer and even organized a luncheon at the state capitol for the presidential hopeful. Fellow GOP senator Jack Johnson of Williamson County says the timing is what surprised him. 

“I would have thought he would have hung in a little bit longer, but I understand he was probably looking at the poll numbers and the cash flow,” Johnson said. “And quite frankly, he deserves a lot of credit for exiting the race with a lot of class.”

Walker was the keynote speaker at Johnson’s annual fundraiser, “Boots and Jeans, BBQ and Beans.” Johnson says Walker’s call for other candidates in the crowed field to step aside should be heeded. With Donald Trump and Ben Carson at the top of the polls, Johnson says more traditional candidates are unable to broaden their bases.