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Without the Wisconsin state Legislature, Scott Walker would just be a skinny Chris Christie.

Journalist Betsy Woodruff, arguing that it's the unique nature of Wisconsin's legislative branch that's made the state's governor a GOP superstar.

Journalist Betsy Woodruff, arguing that it's the unique nature of Wisconsin's legislative branch that's made the state's governor a GOP superstar.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.