David Walker (R-No Labels) throws his Nascar jacket into the ring
by digby
So King of the deficit scolds, David Walker, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut. It's quite a come down for the former No Labels presidential candidate, but perhaps a wise retrenchment all things considered.
Yes, he is running as a Republican. I don't think that should surprise anyone. Despite his claims to non-partisanship it's always been obvious that he's a conservative. It may also explain why he's wearing this bizarre get-up:
I'm not sure exactly what the patches all say but it appears that one of them says "advocate of fiscal responsibility" as if it's some sort of quasi-military designation. Not that it matters. Republicans do love a man in uniform. Any uniform. As long as it's festooned with flags, they're good to go.
Still, it's kind of funny coming from a man who famously ran a group called "No-Labels."
Update: The black and white patch turns out to be the Navy Seal slogan. Someone asked Walker on his Facebook page if he was a Seal and he replied:
I am an Honorary Seal. I was given the jacket when I was U.S. Comptroller General.
Odd.
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