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Wisconsin’s Walker: Sons ditching college for fall campaign

FILE - In this March 7, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the Iowa Agriculture Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. Pegging him as rising opponent in the Republican race for president, rivals of Walker have identified his changing positions on several issues as a potent line of criticism. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
FILE - In this March 7, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the Iowa Agriculture Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. Pegging him as rising opponent in the Republican race for president, rivals of Walker have identified his changing positions on several issues as a potent line of criticism. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) FILE - In this March 7, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the Iowa Agriculture Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. Pegging him as rising opponent in the Republican race for president, rivals of Walker have identified his changing positions on several issues as a potent line of criticism. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

By Associated Press 1 min read

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Although they’re carefully avoiding declaring themselves presidential candidates, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush have made weekend swings through New Hampshire with all the marks of White House bids.

Walker says his children plan to skip college next fall to campaign with their dad, but he emphasized to a crowd of activists that he’s “not a declared candidate.” Bush, meanwhile, responded to questions about his policy positions with hypotheticals and the repeated line that he’s “considering the possibility of running.”

As presidential hopefuls begin traveling to this early voting state, they’re taking great pains to avoid triggering the headaches that come with being full-blown candidates. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas are also afoot in New Hampshire this weekend.