State Rep. Brett Davis, R-Oregon, campaigned on Library Mall Thursday evening for Republican gubernatorial candidate Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, urging students to get involved.
""There has been a lot of activity on campus for Scott Walker, and I've been so impressed,"" he told the group of a dozen.
He told the crowd that in a place like Madison they would have to be consistent and energized, because the Democrats certainly will be.
Earlier in the election season, Davis ran for the Republican Lt. Governor nomination, which he lost to Rebecca Kleefisch.
However Davis has a new opportunity with Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk stepping down, leaving the spring election for the spot open.
""Conservatives can win in this area. They can win on campus and do well,"" Davis said. ""You just have to make sure to surround yourself with likeminded people, because it's easy to get caught up in things if you're not talking to people with like-mindedness.""
Davis said he has not made a decision yet as to whether he will run for county executive, and he would have to discuss the matter further with his family.
""I never rule anything out at this point,"" he said. ""I certainly want to see Dane County move in a more conservative direction, because they spend way to much money, they increase taxes and fees way too much, but I will make that decision after the November election.""
However, the focus of his visit Thursday was about Walker and what he can do for the state.
""I endorsed Scott Walker a long time ago, and I believe very firmly that he is the right guy for the state of Wisconsin, and I know he can do wonderful things,"" Davis said.
