Koch Goes Public, Comments on Scott Walker

David Koch/Scott Walker

UW-Madison alum, Stacey Singer, scored a rare interview with David Koch, writing an intriguing piece in the Palm Beach Post this weekend.

"We're helping him, as we should," Koch says of Walker. "We've gotten pretty good at this over the years. We've spent a lot of money in Wisconsin. We're going to spend more."

Koch's anti-union and rightwing political activity is detailed, as is his support and admiration for Scott Walker whom Koch describes as "very courageous."

Cancer

Lovers of the PBS science show, NOVA, typically are surprised to see David H. Koch mentioned at the beginning as a major contributor.

Singer notes Koch's "passion for fighting cancer" and his science background, which may explain Koch's support for the acclaimed NOVA, a favorite of educators and liberals across the world.