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 [1]. pic.twitter.com/cQEtIgPsEz [2]
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 1, 2016 [3]
While plenty of people might agree with him, Twitter users quickly pointed out how President Obama has reached new approval rating highs [4] (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 [5] @HillaryClinton [6] Um.... Scott, sweetie, I don't think this means what you think it means
— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) November 1, 2016 [7]
Excellent advice, @ScottWalker [8]! Done! ❤️💙 #imwithher [9] pic.twitter.com/rNfdbcFVp2 [10]
— Elizabeth Tulloch (@BitsieTulloch) November 1, 2016 [11]
*Checks Walkers approval rating, checks Obama approval rating* Yo Scott, you sure you want to say this? https://t.co/AmfwRSNMlI [12]
— Andrew Lefebvre (@AndrewLefebvre) November 1, 2016 [13]
@BadgerStew [14] @vickscan [15] @ScottWalker [16] @HillaryClinton [17] + I paid a $1.87 a gallon for gas yesterday in Milwaukee. Thanks Obama! 😂😂😂
— MilwaukeeKay (@MilwaukeeKay1) November 1, 2016 [18]
@ScottWalker [19] @HillaryClinton [20] 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 [21]
We DID like the past 8 years, so SURE. https://t.co/FxXtf1NIL4 [22]
— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) November 1, 2016 [23]
It seems like this could literally be a Clinton campaign tweet given Obama's approval rating. https://t.co/oHi573bllj [24]
— EMAILS! (@mattyglesias) November 1, 2016 [25]
Didn't realize Scott Walker was moonlighting as a GOTV organizer for Democrats. https://t.co/M3VAnX0yfe [26]
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) November 1, 2016 [27]
.@ScottWalker [28] @HillaryClinton [29] This is going to be your most popular tweet, but not in the way you hoped.
— Chris Jackson (@ChrisCJackson) November 1, 2016 [30]