By Arthur Christopher Schaper ——Bio and Archives--July 20, 2015
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I've attended events for Marco Rubio and just had the chance to talk to Governor Kasich of Ohio. I don't know who the Republican nominee will be, but whoever it is, I 'll support them.Team-player politics are essential for the Republican Party, especially with widening cultural divides forcing voters and activists to revisit the founding principles of the United States Constitution and American Exceptionalism. His appraisal of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush was respectful yet simple in its criticism:
I know [Jeb] Bush has a lot of money, but I think he has too much to overcome with the name. So I like Governor Walker.Hollywood stars know well enough: money does not buy fame, or charm crowds. In politics, despite the freer flow of money, candidates local and national have to revisit and revamp their connections with ordinary people and clearly articulated policies. Now, why does Chachi like the Wisconsin Governor?
I like what he has done in Wisconsin I like people who fix things. My father was a fix-it type of guy, and when I look around, I see a lot of things that are broken and need fixing.Getting something done, accomplishing something; this matters to Baio, and judging from the grim polling which ranks bacteria and cockroaches higher than Congress, American voters want real reforms and lasting outcomes from their leaders. Walker has delivered on many of his promises, achieved a number of reforms. So much in the United States is broken, from health care to immigration, domestic issues to foreign policy. The fatherhood element also stands out in Baio's interview. This theme, which ties into Governor Walker's growing appeal, not just as an political outsider representative of Middle America, but as a parent whose fatherly persona stands out and attracts prospective voters. The actor spends the remainder of his interview talking about his own family, first about his father; what he was like, how he approached life as "an Old War Italian guy. Tough as nails. Tough physically. No B.S. -- ever!" Such a traditional, hard-working parent no doubt influenced the actor's conservative views and political philosophy. At the end of the interview, Baio talks about his wife and daughter, and how he stays fit and youthful in spite of his age. "So my whole thing is to keep moving. You can't be young minded if your body isn't working." A similar work ethic describes Governor Walker; traditional, family oriented, taking responsibility for one's views and actions rather than blaming others, and recognizing the need to provide solutions rather than complain about the prevalent problems which face today's America. The Wisconsin Governor's work ethic and conservative upbringing coincide with Hollywood actor Scott Baio's. One could certainly remark: "No wonder Chachi loves Scott Walker!" Still, Election 2016 is up in the air, and conservatives concerned for their country, seeking leaders and representatives who will fix so much of what is broken, could take a lesson from Baio and support whoever wins the nomination.
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Arthur Christopher Schaper is a teacher-turned-writer on topics both timeless and timely; political, cultural, and eternal. A life-long Southern California resident, Arthur currently lives in Torrance.
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