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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 …

Discussion: Washington Post

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 …

Discussion: Weekly Standard, Firedoglake, Politico, Outside the Beltway and National Review

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.

Discussion: ABCNEWS, The Daily Caller and msnbc.com

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 …

Discussion: The Moderate Voice, ABCNEWS, Washington Post, JSOnline, Cato @ Liberty, Slate, Twitchy, Prairie Weather, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Mish's Global Economic …, The Week, Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog, Booman Tribune and alicublog

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.

Discussion: thenation.com/blogs/117, Washington Monthly, Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, Mother Jones, Politico, Michelle Malkin, The Gateway Pundit, American Power, RealClearPolitics Video Log, JSOnline, Jammie Wearing Fools, Betsy's Page, Pirate's Cove, Taylor Marsh and Villainous Company

Lee Bergquist / JSOnline:

Democrats appear to take Senate with narrow Lehman win — Race in Racine County still out — By Lee Bergquist of the Journal Sentinel — Democrats appeared to have assumed control of the state Senate with results posted early Wednesday showing former Sen. John Lehman (D-Racine) defeating incumbent Van Wanggaard in a tight race.

Discussion: 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com, Washington Monthly, CNN, Local, Politico, Sister Toldjah, Hot Air, msnbc.com and americanthinker.com

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:

Discussion: Vodkapundit, protein wisdom, Weasel Zippers, Examiner and Power Line

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 …

Discussion: CNSNews, Business Insider, 2012 Decoded, Daily Kos, Grist, Political Economy, Balloon Juice, Washington Post and nation.foxnews.com

Kerry Picket / Washington Times:

Report - Woman slaps Mayor Barrett for conceding too early — Mayor Tom Barrett's concession speech, following his loss to Republican Governor Scott Walker, did not make one local Wisconsin woman happy with the Milwaukee Democrat. According to WISN 12 News, a woman “slapped” …

Discussion: The Jawa Report, New York Magazine, The Hope For America, Weasel Zippers and The Daily Caller

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 …

Discussion: CNSNews, Via Meadia, Althouse, The Gateway Pundit, MacIver Institute, RedState, Erick's blog and The Lonely Conservative

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.

Discussion: CBS News, BuzzFeed, Towleroad News #gay, Questions and Observations and Scared Monkeys

First Read / msnbc.com:
Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker waves as he celebrates his victory in the recall election …

Discussion: Washington Post, Politico, Examiner and The Hope For America

Byron Tau / Politico:
Obama campaign: ‘Strong message’ sent to Walker

Discussion: The PJ Tatler, Hot Air, CBS News, Weasel Zippers, Pundit & Pundette, The Rightnewz and Hit & Run

Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
What It All Means, Initial Thoughts

Discussion: JSOnline

Harold Meyerson / American Prospect: A Wisconsin Domino Effect?

Scott Bauer / Associated Press:
Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin

Discussion: nation.foxnews.com, Fox News, Associated Press, Shakesville, ABCNEWS, msnbc.com, Politico, JSOnline, The Jawa Report and Conservatives4Palin

Ross Douthat / Campaign Stops:
No Recall — For disappointed Democrats, seduced by early exit polls …

Discussion: New York Magazine, The Daily Beast, Washington Post, Ricochet Conversations Feed, The Daily Dish and ourfuture.org/blogs_chrono/*

Mj Lee / Politico:
Sarah Palin: 'Obama's goose is cooked'

Discussion: The Hill, Ballot Box, The New Civil Rights Movement and Truthdig

Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Despite Scott Walker's win, Obama outpolls Romney in Wisconsin

Discussion: American Prospect, The Daily Beast, The New Republic, Booman Tribune, Indecision Forever, The Conservatory, The Agonist, Business Insider and Datechguy's Blog

ABCNEWS:
Barrett Slapped In Face After Conceding Recall To Walker

Discussion: The Rightnewz

Dylan Byers / Politico:
Cable news takes sides in Wis.

Discussion: Guardian, Outside the Beltway, Crooks and Liars and CNN

Jim Geraghty / National Review:
How Scott Walker Helped Unions and Democrats Tonight

Discussion: Political Capital, Weekly Standard, GayPatriot, TheBlaze.com, The Conservatory and Washington Wire

New York Post: All that's ‘left’ is to sound the death knell for unions

Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
Anger And Denial — And A Slap To The Democrat's Face — In Wisconsin

Discussion: CNN, Washington Post and Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion

Mic Network Inc / PolicyMic:
Wisconsin Recall Election Scandal: Scott Walker at Center of Massive Cover-Up John Doe Investigation

Discussion: Crooks and Liars, Journal Times, The Daily Beast, Mediaite, Suburban Guerrilla and NewsBusters.org

Meredith Woerner / io9:

R.I.P. Ray Bradbury, Author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles — Ray Bradbury — author of The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and many more literary classics — died this morning in Los Angeles, at the age of 91.

Discussion: Hit & Run, BuzzFeed, Dean's World, Towleroad News #gay and Capital New York

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 …

Discussion: Paul Krugman, New York Times, Real Time Economics, FT Alphaville and AMERICAN FUTURE

Tyler Cowen / Marginal Revolution:
Thoughts on how to avoid another Great Depression

Discussion: JustOneMinute

CNN:

CNN Poll: Americans' attitudes toward gay community changing — Washington (CNN) - A majority of Americans say they support legally recognizing same-sex marriage amid growing evidence that the public's become more comfortable with gays and lesbians, according to a new national poll.

Discussion: Advocate and Reuters

Jackie Calmes / The Caucus:
Obama Heads West for Dollars and Thanks From Gay Supporters

Discussion: Towleroad News #gay and Washington Post

Amie Parnes / The Hill:
President Obama in California gold rush

Discussion: Jammie Wearing Fools and CNN

Quinnipiac University:

McMahon, Murphy Open Big Leads In Connecticut Primaries, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Two Front-Runners Neck-And-Neck In General Election — Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon leads former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays 59 - 30 percent in the Republican primary for Connecticut's U.S. Senate seat …

Discussion: Politico and Washington Wire

Quinnipiac University:
Cuccinelli Has 3-1 Lead In 2013 Virginia GOP Gov Primary, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds …

Discussion: Reuters, CNN and GOP 12

Jeremy Herb / The Hill:

Senate Democrats blast national security leak about cyberattack against Iran — Senate Democrats on Tuesday blasted leaks to the press about a cyberattack against Iran and warned the disclosure of President Obama's order could put the United States at risk of a retaliatory strike.

Discussion: Wall Street Journal and americanthinker.com

Ilya Shapiro / Wall Street Journal:
Why Obama Strikes Out In Court

Discussion: National Review, Hit & Run and Betsy's Page

John Woolfolk / Mercury News:

All precincts counted: San Jose passes pension reform — San Jose voters Tuesday handed Mayor Chuck Reed a crucial victory with his nationally watched pension reform measure passing by a decisive margin. — It was a big night for pension reform, with a San Diego measure also winning by a wide margin.

Discussion: Human Events, Hot Air and Hit & Run

utsandiego.com:
Pension reform scores big with voters

Discussion: americanthinker.com and Hit & Run

Neha Tara Mehta / The New York World:

Hispanic entrepreneurs balk at city demand for proof of ethnicity — When Celines De Leon-Veras decided to get her cleaning company certified under New York City's program assisting minority businesses, she thought she would get easy access to winning city contracts.

Discussion: PoliPundit.com and National Review

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.

Discussion: Power Line, CNBC, The Maddow Blog, The Huffington Post, Outside the Beltway, CNN, New York Magazine and The Hill

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.