Walker whistles past the graveyard

Some wishful thinking from Scott Walker, Milwaukee county exec and would-be GOP nominee for gov:

In an interview in Green Bay, Walker brushes aside a question about Congressman Mark Green, who also wants to be gov. "Whether there's a primary will be left up to other would-be candidates." Walker says.

Is he hoping against hope that there won't be a primary? Does Walker really think that Green won't run, just because he hasn't made it official? (He's made is official enough by transferring $1.3-million from his Congressional campaign committee to a state campaign account to run for governor.)

It is reminiscent of the days in 2001 when Jim Doyle's campaign (including yours truly) hoped that his early start would discourage Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk from getting into the race. Wishful thinking then, wishful thinking now.