There are, as well, allegations that Walker and his political allies may be paying for Russell’s defense.

Veterans have every reason to ask whether Walker is trying to protect a longtime aide who stands accused of stealing from the widows and orphans of Wisconsin soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Just as they have every reason to ask: “Why?”

As for Scott Walker, he has every reason to avoid those questions, since he faces the threat of removal from office in a June 5 recall election.

There are times, however, when politicians cannot be allowed to avoid tough questions about high crimes and misdemeanors.

Those questions will have to be answered before the recall election or after it is finished.

Scott Walker has a responsibility to veterans, and to all Wisconsinites, to answer questions about the John Doe inquiry. Now.

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