It looks like Scott Walker is dropping out of the presidential race. The Wisconsin governor and former Republican darling has a press conference scheduled for 6 p.m. ET Monday, but those in Walker's circle have already revealed that he feels he no longer has a path to the nomination. Of course, those no longer in his circle — namely, a former aide recently ousted in a high-profile dismissal — also have some thoughts on Walker's demise. Liz Mair, a well-regarded Republican aide Walker hired and then quickly fired, is currently on an epic Twitter rant about her former boss. Some highlights:
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