This GOP Politician's Tweet About Hillary Clinton and President Obama Totally Backfired

Scott Walker might be rethinking his latest tweet. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin governor and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate tweeted a message that said, "If you like the past 8 years, vote Hillary Clinton" in an effort to show how Hillary Clinton would continue President Obama's legacy and that it was a bad thing.

If you like the past 8 years, vote @HillaryClinton. pic.twitter.com/cQEtIgPsEz

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 1, 2016

While plenty of people might agree with him, Twitter users quickly pointed out how President Obama has reached new approval rating highs (at around 55 percent) and that many are sad to see the popular president leave the White House.

See how Walker's tweet went viral — and not for the reason he intended.

.@ScottWalker @HillaryClinton Um.... Scott, sweetie, I don't think this means what you think it means

— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) November 1, 2016

Excellent advice, @ScottWalker! Done! ❤️💙 #imwithher pic.twitter.com/rNfdbcFVp2

— Elizabeth Tulloch (@BitsieTulloch) November 1, 2016

*Checks Walkers approval rating, checks Obama approval rating* Yo Scott, you sure you want to say this? https://t.co/AmfwRSNMlI

— Andrew Lefebvre (@AndrewLefebvre) November 1, 2016

@BadgerStew @vickscan @ScottWalker @HillaryClinton + I paid a $1.87 a gallon for gas yesterday in Milwaukee. Thanks Obama! 😂😂😂

— MilwaukeeKay (@MilwaukeeKay1) November 1, 2016

@ScottWalker @HillaryClinton You know, I hadn't thought of it that way. But not that you mention it, I'm totally voting for her! Thanks for clarifying! So psyched!

— Jenny B. (@JennyBoylan) November 1, 2016

We DID like the past 8 years, so SURE. https://t.co/FxXtf1NIL4

— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) November 1, 2016

It seems like this could literally be a Clinton campaign tweet given Obama's approval rating. https://t.co/oHi573bllj

— EMAILS! (@mattyglesias) November 1, 2016

Didn't realize Scott Walker was moonlighting as a GOTV organizer for Democrats. https://t.co/M3VAnX0yfe

— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) November 1, 2016

.@ScottWalker @HillaryClinton This is going to be your most popular tweet, but not in the way you hoped.

— Chris Jackson (@ChrisCJackson) November 1, 2016