CBS News reports:
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has gone back to calling the evergreen on display at the state Capitol a holiday tree, reversing his predecessor who declared it a Christmas tree. Former Governor Scott Walker made his displeasure known on Twitter.
In 2007 the Republican-controlled state Assembly passed a resolution to call the tree a Christmas tree, but it died in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Walker, the son of a Baptist minister, declared the tree a Christmas tree when he took office in 2011. Twitter users on Friday were quick to point out that Walker did not seem particularly familiar with Jewish customs.
Evers, a Democrat, called the tree a holiday tree on Friday. He announced the tree’s theme will be “Celebrate Science” and asked schoolchildren to submit science-related ornaments to adorn the tree.
This is a Menorah candle this is lit during the Festival of Lights as part of Hanukkah.
This is not a holiday candle holder. pic.twitter.com/3pUUr2vBEL
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 8, 2019
This is a menorah that is used by people celebrating Hanukah. This is not a regular candle holder. pic.twitter.com/OAvkAp1eBH
— Devin Nunes’ cow ? (@DevinCow) November 9, 2019
“No one knows about this, but it’s getting recognized more and more.”
— Joan McCarter (@joanmccarter) November 8, 2019
This is a ham sandwich pic.twitter.com/hCEcpvkBCL
— Jenni (@jennipunk2) November 8, 2019
This is a Christmas Tree that is used by people celebrating Christmas ?
This is not a holiday tree. pic.twitter.com/KcF2ZJxtTJ
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 8, 2019
Colloquially, these are called Drumpf’s used tampons, but their scientific name is @LindseyGrahamSC pic.twitter.com/3YGRcCCSP7
— Pacybara (@pacybara) November 8, 2019
This is Scott Walker with a now-convicted Russian spy.
It is not an American patriot with a nice girl who like guns. pic.twitter.com/xpggQ2PJ5j
— James Marchand (@MarchandMusic) November 8, 2019
This, too, is a Christmas tree.
Like you and your party, it’s just a lot of dicks. pic.twitter.com/pIE4YXgBnI
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) November 9, 2019
MAYBE SHE’LL STOP CRYING IF I TELL HER IT’S A “CHRISTMAS” CAGE, NOT A “HOLIDAY” CAGE !!! pic.twitter.com/4sNgW8IifF
— Coupfefe (@OK_Dumbass) November 9, 2019
Type this word on your iPhone and look what emoji comes up:
Christmas ?
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 8, 2019
When I type “Scott Walker” in my phone this pops up! Weird right??? pic.twitter.com/NN7q3nasHV
— 15 YEARS ON THE WHEEL OF PAIN (@hughfriknfraser) November 9, 2019
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) November 9, 2019
I’m too drunk to taste this chicken
-Colonel Sanders
— Perry Thiessen (@PerryThiessen) November 9, 2019