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Wisconsin Voters Head to Polls in Walker Recall

HeadlineJun 05, 2012

Wisconsin voters head to the polls today for a historic recall election targeting Republican Gov. Scott Walker. The recall effort was launched last year after Walker stripped public sector unions of their collective bargaining rights and reduced their benefits. The race between Walker and his Democratic opponent, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, is expected to be close, but nearly every poll gives Walker the edge.

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