Wisconsin a blue state? Hardly!

The debate showed Scott Walker hasn't yet solved his biggest problem. (Vox, 8/7/2015)

The Wisconsin governor is generally considered Jeb Bush's top rival for the nomination, and he looks quite impressive on paper. He's been elected three times in a blue state, while fighting hard for conservative priorities in a way that's impressed both the GOP's base and its elites. [Emphasis added]

Since 1992, a Republican has occupied the Governor's office for 16 of 24 years.  (Paint 2014 and 2015 red.)
 

 Source:  Ballotpedia

Since 1992, Republicans have held the majority in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 19 of 24 years. (Paint 2014 and 2015 red.)

 Source:  Ballotpedia

Since 1992, Republicans have held the majority in the Wisconsin State Senate for 13 of 24 years. (Paint 2014 and 2015 red.)

During the past quarter century, Wisconsin has clearly been a reddish-purple state that has a recent history of consistently voting Democratic in Presidential elections.