Maybe politically it wasn't wise but when people have different view points I think the public has a right to hear it and the public has a right to make decisions based on those view points.

Background/personal life
McCallum was born in Fond du Lac Wisconsin the eldest of four children. He attended the youth government and leadership program Badger Boys State in 1967 as a representative chosen from his High School. Electoral history


See also

Northeast Wisconsin Economic Development Partnership.

Prior to assuming the role of governor upon the appointment of Tommy Thompson as Secretary of Health and Human Services McCallum served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and as the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. Scott McCallum (born May 2 1950) is a member of the Republican Party who served as the 43rd Governor of Wisconsin from 2001 to 2003.