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Gov. Scott Walker Not A Fan Of Replacement Refs - Isn't It Ironic?

By Rob Winn in News on Sep 25, 2012 4:40PM

If you're a public servant of any kind, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker does not believe you deserve the right to collectively bargain. But if you come in between him and a victory for his beloved Green Bay Packers, the notoriously anti-union politician is ready to cave and give your union whatever it wants. After a win was stolen from the Packers last night on Monday Night Football, Governor Walker took to Twitter to air his displeasure with the ruling and call for an end to the NFL's lockout of unionized officials:

It's doubtful this changes his stance on the unions that teach children or keep citizens safe, but good to know he does feel the pain of a football loss just like the rest of us.

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