Every time we help someone find a job, it makes for a strong home, a stronger community, and a stronger state," Walker said during his speech as Barber and the others stood behind him.Walker was barraged with bad publicity, even though he didn't know that Barber had been convicted of third-degree sexual assault, he only had Barber standing behind him in a group for a few seconds, and he would not have included him if he'd known. [read post]

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