https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/02/07/scott-walker-is-the-real-progressive-in-wisconsin/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 19:10:49 -0400<![CDATA[Progressives believe, correctly, that government can and should provide such public goods and services as education, parks, or aid for the poor and disabled. It’s axiomatic that the public is entitled to the highest quality at the best possible price. Yet unions, by their nature, increase the price of public services, without necessarily increasing quality. Just ask New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the “rubber room” where, until a couple of years ago, hundreds of union teachers languished, on full pay, while awaiting disciplinary hearings.]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:58 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/02/07/scott-walker-is-the-real-progressive-in-wisconsin-n89902