"Trump clearly laid out a plan:" Wisconsin Republicans react to Donald Trump's RNC speech



MANITOWOC -- From top elected officials to long-time party activists -- Wisconsin's Republican delegates offer their take on this week's Republican National Convention.

Donald Trump



At least among those representing the Badger State in Cleveland, there's a united stance among Wisconsin Republicans. They're enthusiastically backing Donald Trump, even if that wasn't always the case.

"We don't win anymore but we are going to start winning again," said Donald Trump.

Trump delivered Thursday's acceptance speech with a familiar message. Critics paint it as a dark, overly negative speech.

Bob Spindell, a delegate from Milwaukee, doesn't see it that way.

Bob Spindell



"I think it is a bleak picture. I think the country is in a bleak situation and I think that's why Trump is saying, 'OK give me a chance to fix it,' rather than just go on to the same old thing," said Spindell.

Spindell backed Senator Ted Cruz in the primary. Attending his sixth convention as a delegate, Spindell is among those upset with Cruz for not endorsing Trump.

"Being a Cruz delegate, I was disappointed that he did not come through and actually endorse Trump," said Spindell.

Another former Cruz backer, Governor Scott Walker, said Friday he's encouraged by Trump's speech.

"They wanted to know Donald Trump had a plan and I think the biggest takeaway is Donald Trump clearly laid out a plan for how, as he says it, he's going to make American great again," said Walker.

Governor Scott Walker



"I am not going to let companies move to other countries, firing their employees along the way without consequence -- not going to happen anymore," said Trump.

Critics say Trump failed to explain how he'd carry out his plan.

UW-Milwaukee Professor Mordecai Lee says among average voters that may not matter.

"Probably for people like me, as you'd expect, a professor who cares about government, I'm wanting to see the specifics but I'm guessing for most voters they don't need to read the policy platform, they just want to know where the politician stands," said Lee.



While speaking today in Manitowoc, Governor Walker told reporters his heart and attention is on running for governor again in 2018. He said if he does run for re-election, he would not run for a higher officer during that term.