In implicit contrast with GOP front-runner Jeb Bush — also visiting the state this weekend — Walker took pains to reference his own background, mentioning his days washing dishes and flipping burgers at McDonald’s, and name-checking discount retailer Kohl’s.

“I actually stopped by Kohl’s and bought this sweater in the rack where it’s 70 percent off,” he said, pointing to his sweater. “And we paid one dollar for it with our Kohl’s Cash … so, living the high life,” he added.

The crowd loved it.

Bush is “a nice guy,” said attendee Philip Miner, 57, of Cheshire County, “but his last name is Bush.”

“It was a great day for the Republican Party, no question about it,” New Hampshire Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Horn said. “We had 400 grass-roots activists together, 
energized, excited. Obviously, Gov. Walker was very well-received.”