Scott Walker Talks Evolution on Twitter After Earlier ‘Punt’

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker hedged on the question of evolution when asked about it in England earlier today, but responded to all the online chatter about it on Twitter hours later.

When asked by a British questioner about the subject, Walker said, “I’m gonna punt on that one as well. That’s a question a politician shouldn’t be involved in one way or the other.”

Hours later, after there was a lot of online chatter about it, Walker cleared the air on Twitter:

Happy to field a variety of questions today at the Chatham House. Regarding one in particular…

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) February 11, 2015

Both science & my faith dictate my belief that we are created by God. I believe faith & science are compatible, & go hand in hand.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) February 11, 2015

It's unfortunate the media chose to politicize this issue during our trade mission to foster investment in WI.

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) February 11, 2015

So that’s a “no”…?

You can watch Walker’s earlier comments here:

[h/t Twitchy]
[image via Gage Skidmore]

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