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Scott Walker Enters the Governor Race Despite Budget Troubles at Home

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Scott Walker says he’s already been to 60 counties in Wisconsin, as part of his run for Governor next year. But the Milwaukee County Republican continues to face daunting financial problems in his job as Milwaukee County Executive. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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