Report: Walker Taps Conservative Backer Michael Grebe To Chair Presidential Campaign

Gov. Scott Walker has reportedly chosen a conservative political ally to be his presidential campaign chairman.

Various newspapers are reporting that Walker’s choice is longtime GOP activist Michael Grebe, who now heads the conservative Bradley Foundation in Milwaukee.

One of the the governor’s critics, Scott Ross of One Wisconsin Now, said Grebe is likely to shape Walker’s campaign.

“It ensures that the Mike Grebe Bradley (Foundation) agenda of privatization of public schools, taking away the rights of voters and taking away the rights of workers will be central in Scott Walker’s policy platform,” Ross said.

Ross also said that since the Bradley Foundation funds conservative groups, it will insulate Walker from any right-wing criticism. The Bradley Foundation said Grebe was travelling Friday, and has not provided a written statement from him. Walker’s campaign responded to requests for comment with an emailed copy of a conservative publication praising Walker’s choice of Grebe.