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There could not be a more stark contrast between Wisconsin and Illinois.

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Scott Walker
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: November 2
Politician
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Scott Kevin Walker
Scott K. Walker
Illinois
Wisconsin
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