Gov. Scott Walker reacts to his approval rating, Donald Trump's numbers in latest MU Law School Poll

MILWAUKEE -- There was an audible gasp Wednesday, August 10th when the latest Marquette University Law School Poll was released -- showing Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 15 points among likely voters. She was just four points ahead on July 13th.

Poll Director Charles Franklin compared the numbers to President Barack Obama's victory in Wisconsin in 2008 -- but he cautioned this election is far from over.

"This does seem in line with the kind of margin that we saw here in `08. Now it`s a wide-open question between now and November what happens to this," Franklin said.

In the latest poll, Governor Scott Walker's approval rating remained at 38%. He is now less popular in Wisconsin than Clinton, but still more popular than Trump.

In response to the poll numbers, Walker on Wednesday defended his record, and did not step back his support of Trump.

FOX6 News spoke with Walker at the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair, where the numbers only went in one direction -- up! A champion steer sold for $52,500.

When it comes to politics, numbers fluctuate.

"I think it will be like a roller coaster -- going up and down along the way," Walker said.

Something Walker saw in the latest MU Law School Poll.

"The key for Donald Trump is he has to get back to talking about why he`s gonna make America better for everyday workers in the state and across the country. If he talks about anything else, it takes away from his message," Walker said.

Walker referenced Trump's latest controversy -- ignited by his remarks about the right to bear arms that some interpreted as a threat of violence against Clinton.

Walker said he considers the comments a distraction from the bigger story.

"She`s unfit to be president. People understand that Donald Trump just has to make the case that he`s better and stop talking about other things," Walker said.

As for Walker's own numbers, they aren't going up or down at this point. Just 38% approve of his job performance.

Walker said he's been through this before.

"My approval ratings were so low Time Magazine called me 'Dead Man Walker' in 2011. I came back and won by a bigger margin in 2012 than I did in the first election," Walker said.

Walker said if he chooses to run again, he feels his record will help him.