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Unions, at Center of Wisconsin Recall Vote, Suffer a New Setback in Its Outcome

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Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — News, polls and buzz.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) was projected the winner of Tuesday night's gubernatorial primary by NBC News. The latest polls showed Walker leading Democratic challenger Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett going into the
In theory, in 19 cases out of 20, the results from such polls should differ by [...]

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Scott Walker retains governorship in Wisconsin recall race

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Scott Bauer of the AP reports: “[T]he rising Republican star [Scott Walker] is focusing his message on what lies ahead. His term runs through 2014 in a state that is still bitterly divided over his move to end collective bargaining rights for most
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Gov. Scott Walker makes history, survives Wisconsin recall election

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First-term Republican Gov. Scott Walker has survived the Wisconsin recall election, defeating his Democratic challenger, Tom Barrett, by a convincing margin.
Scott Walker, America's Thatcher. By James Pethokoukis. June 5, 2012, 10:37 pm. A A A. “There really is no alternative. Scott Walker's victory is a big step in that direction. This was about a [...]

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Wisconsin governor Scott Walker survives bitterly fought recall election

The Guardian

AP MILWAUKEE — Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall victory in Wisconsin sets the stage for what's now expected to be a hard-fought presidential battle for this Midwestern state. The Republican's solid victory served as a warning for President Barack
(Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCT) By the numbers: A glance at Wisconsin's population MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin [...]

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CBS News: Scott Walker wins Wisconsin recall election

CBS News

An unprecedented gubernatorial recall election resulted in a record vote in Fond du Lac County. Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg said 45523 voters cast ballots Tuesday for an 82 percent turnout Tuesday in the election pitting incumbent Republican
The Wisconsin recall election results have all eyes on the Badger State. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett [...]

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CBS News: Scott Walker wins Wisconsin recall election

CBS News

Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge today, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers.
For the conservative wing of the Republican Party, the Wisconsin recall election on Tuesday is a [...]

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Wisconsin recall election: Why voters can't wait for it to end

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) is fighting for his political life in a recall contest against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) as voters head to the polls in the Badger State on Tuesday.
Reports of stratospheric turnout in Wisconsin's recall election on Tuesday boosted Democrat hopes of victory in the vote to topple Republican governor Scott [...]

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Wisconsin recall election: Will Scott Walker survive?

CBS News

By Anonymous Happening today: Voters in Wisconsin will go to the polls today to decide if Republican Gov. Scott Walker should be recalled. He faces Democrat Tom Barrett in the election. Gas update: GasBuddy.com reports that the lowest gas prices can be
More >> Voters are reporting long lines at many Wisconsin polling places in a [...]

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Wisconsin recall: A test for Obama's reelection bid?

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The gubernatorial recall vote in Wisconsin highlights Tuesday's elections. Five other states are conducting presidential primaries, although Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Barack Obama already have collected enough delegates to win their parties'
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MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin recall elections are being called an "epic battle," a [...]

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HUFFPOST FUNDRACE — Scott Walker's Huge Fundraising Advantage

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Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. Walker faces recall after opponents turned in hundreds of thousands of signatures in an effort to boot him from office. Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican state senators
Scott Walker will try to become the first governor to successfully overcome a recall in an election on [...]

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