Donald Trump accidentally thanked the wrong Scott Walker on Twitter

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Andrea Romano
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After Gov. Scott Walker's speech at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump naturally sent out a warm message of thanks to the governor.

One problem: Trump thanked the wrong Scott Walker.

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Instead of tweeting to the Wisconsin governor @ScottWalker, the Trump Team accidentally tweeted to WDSU News anchor Scott Walker in New Orleans.


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The "wrong" Walker was flattered either way.

Congratulations on your speech, New Orleans news anchor Scott Walker!

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Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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