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Wisconsin recall: The biggest losers — Vince Lombardi, the man who taught Cheeseheads to think with clarity about the severe consequences of victory and defeat, once offered this gem about life: “Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.” — Scott Walker last night showed Wisconsin …
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
A wake-up call for Dems, labor, and the left — Scott Walker's victory in tonight's recall battle is a major wake-up call for the left, Democrats, and unions about the true nature of the new, post-Citizens United political landscape, and it should force a major reckoning among liberals …
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New York Times:
Walker Survives Wisconsin Recall Vote — WAUKESHA, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker, whose decision to cut collective bargaining rights for most public workers set off a firestorm in a state usually known for its political civility, held on to his job on Tuesday, becoming the first governor …
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Why Scott Walker won the Wisconsin recall — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) escaped a recall effort championed by organized labor and touted by many within both parties as a preview of the fall presidential campaign in the Badger State. — Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker speaks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 4, 2012.
Molly Ball / The Atlantic Online:
In Wisconsin, the Left Picked a Fight — and Lost — It doesn't mean Obama is going to lose, but the failed attempt to recall Scott Walker gives Democrats and organized labor reason to fear an emboldened conservative agenda. — It's important to remember, as Democrats cope with their failure …
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Thomas Grier / The Daily Caller:
Ignore the spin: Wisconsin was a disaster for Democrats and President Obama — If you pause and listen carefully, you might be able to hear the despair coming from Jim Messina, President Obama's 2012 campaign manager, and David Axelrod, Obama's top strategist and communications director …
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Wesley Lam / Twitchy:
“Kill Scott Walker”: Angry libs flood Twitter with death threats after Wisconsin recall defeat … Tonight, liberal Twitter users are openly advocating the assassination of Gov. Scott Walker:
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Stephanie Jones / Journal Times:
Lehman declares win — RACINE — In a crucial election that swings control of the state Senate to the Democrats, Racine County appeared to have ousted current state Sen. Van Wanggaard Tuesday. — Former state Sen. John Lehman, D-Racine led state incumbent Republican Sen. Van Wanggaard …
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Mic Network Inc / PolicyMic:
Wisconsin Recall Election Scandal: Scott Walker at Center of Massive Cover-Up John Doe Investigation — Center For Media and Democracy - in - Politics, - 2012 Elections - 17 hours ago - — When Current TV's David Shuster broke the story on Friday that Walker was a “target” of the John Doe investigation he cited anonymous sources.
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Cameron Joseph / The Hill:
Unions suffer blow in Walker's recall victory — Organized labor suffered a crushing blow with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's (R) victory in Tuesday's recall, a possible sign of their fading power and a worrying result for union supporters ahead of November's election.
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Byron Tau / Politico:
Obama campaign: ‘Strong message’ sent to Walker — The Obama campaign — which has largely kept President Obama himself out of the Wisconsin recall election — puts out a statement saying that a message had been sent to Gov. Scott Walker, despite his win. — “While tonight's outcome …
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Scott Bauer / Associated Press:
Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin
Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin
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Patrick Marley / JSOnline:
Walker wins recall race over Barrett
Walker wins recall race over Barrett
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Ross Douthat / Campaign Stops:
No Recall — For disappointed Democrats, seduced by early exit polls …
No Recall — For disappointed Democrats, seduced by early exit polls …
Jim Geraghty / National Review:
How Scott Walker Helped Unions and Democrats Tonight
How Scott Walker Helped Unions and Democrats Tonight
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Lexington Green / Chicago Boyz:
Wisconsin / Stalingrad — Mr. Walker's victory is the Stalingrad of the Left.
Wisconsin / Stalingrad — Mr. Walker's victory is the Stalingrad of the Left.
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Bill Frezza / Political Capital:
Governor Walker's Victory Spells Doom For Public Sector Unions
Governor Walker's Victory Spells Doom For Public Sector Unions
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John Celock / The Huffington Post:
Scott Walker Recall: Democratic State Senator Asks For Voter Fraud Investigation
Scott Walker Recall: Democratic State Senator Asks For Voter Fraud Investigation
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William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion:
Wisconsin Recall LIVE (Update - WALKER WINS!!!!)
Wisconsin Recall LIVE (Update - WALKER WINS!!!!)
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Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:
WALKER WINS ANYWAY! — Wisconsin Democrats Are Busing in Supporters From Minnesota …
WALKER WINS ANYWAY! — Wisconsin Democrats Are Busing in Supporters From Minnesota …
Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Open thread: Wisconsin; Update: Revised exit poll says Walker by four; Update: NBC …
Open thread: Wisconsin; Update: Revised exit poll says Walker by four; Update: NBC …
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Cameron Joseph / Ballot Box:
Gov. Walker fends off recall effort
Gov. Walker fends off recall effort
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Byron Tau / Politico:
Clinton again splits with Obama — Last week, former President Bill Clinton disavowed a central theme of President Barack Obama's reelection campaign. Tuesday, he added that a key piece of the White House's policy agenda doesn't make much sense to him either.
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Melissa Jeltsen / The Huffington Post:
Bill Clinton: Bush Tax Cuts Should Be Extended Temporarily (VIDEO)
Bill Clinton: Bush Tax Cuts Should Be Extended Temporarily (VIDEO)
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Mackenzie Weinger / Politico:
Supporter slaps Tom Barrett after loss — Talk about hitting a man when he's down. — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett not only lost to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Tuesday's recall election, but he was also slapped by a supporter after his concession speech.
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Kerry Picket / Washington Times:
Report - Woman slaps Mayor Barrett for conceding too early
Report - Woman slaps Mayor Barrett for conceding too early
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Dana Loesch / BREITBART.COM:
REPORT: 119% VOTER TURNOUT IN MADISON, WI — A Madison City Clerk has told a Wisconsin radio host that turnout for the area is expected at over 100%, up to 119%. What makes it all the more interesting is that this story comes from a far-left site. — Heavy turnout in Madison …
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Charles Mahtesian / Politico:
Wisconsin recall turnout: 119 percent? Not exactly
Wisconsin recall turnout: 119 percent? Not exactly
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Larry Sandler / JSOnline:
Heavy turnout reported across Wisconsin
Heavy turnout reported across Wisconsin
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Raf Sanchez / Telegraph:
Barbara Walters apologises over links to Syrian aide of Bashar al-Assad — Barbara Walters, the grande dame of American television news, has been forced to apologise after it emerged that she had tried to use her influence to further the career of a former leading aide of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Chuck Bennett / New York Post:
Barbara Walters tried to get Assad aide CNN job, spot at Columbia University
Barbara Walters tried to get Assad aide CNN job, spot at Columbia University
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Martin Wolf / Financial Times:
Panic has become all too rational — Suppose that in June 2007 you had been told that the UK 10-year bond would be yielding 1.54 per cent, the US Treasury 10-year 1.47 per cent and the German 10-year 1.17 per cent on June 1 2012. Suppose, too, you had been told that official short rates varied …
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CNN:
California voters reject cigarette tax — (CNN) — Voters in California have rejected an effort to raise taxes on cigarettes to pay for cancer research, according to results the state published Wednesday. — The final tally was 50.8% against the proposal compared with 49.2% in favor of Proposition 29 …
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Elizabeth Hartfield / ABCNEWS:
California Split on Proposition 29 to Raise Tax on Cigarettes
California Split on Proposition 29 to Raise Tax on Cigarettes
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John Cook / Gawker:
Well, it Looks Like Someone Hacked Into Mitt Romney's Private Email [Update] — Everything old is new again: A tipster has emailed Gawker claiming to have hacked into Mitt Romney's private email and DropBox accounts. — You will recall that roughly four years ago, 4Chan hackers got …
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