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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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 …
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” …
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Harold Meyerson / American Prospect:
A Wisconsin Domino Effect? — (AP/Wisconsin State Journal, John Hart) — Supporters of a recall effort against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker continue to sing a union solidarity song outside the State Capitol Building after polling results begin show a victory for Walker in statewide recall elections Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
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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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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First Read / msnbc.com:
Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker waves as he celebrates his victory in the recall election …
Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker waves as he celebrates his victory in the recall election …
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
What It All Means, Initial Thoughts
What It All Means, Initial Thoughts
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Byron Tau / Politico:
Obama campaign: ‘Strong message’ sent to Walker
Obama campaign: ‘Strong message’ sent to Walker
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Dylan Byers / Politico:
Cable news takes sides in Wis.
Cable news takes sides in Wis.
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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 …
Mj Lee / Politico:
Sarah Palin: 'Obama's goose is cooked'
Sarah Palin: 'Obama's goose is cooked'
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Scott Bauer / Associated Press:
Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin
Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin
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Jim Geraghty / National Review:
How Scott Walker Helped Unions and Democrats Tonight
How Scott Walker Helped Unions and Democrats Tonight
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Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
Anger And Denial — And A Slap To The Democrat's Face — In Wisconsin
Anger And Denial — And A Slap To The Democrat's Face — In Wisconsin
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Brian Montopoli / CBS News:
Scott Walker wins Wisconsin recall election
Scott Walker wins Wisconsin recall election
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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.
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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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Tyler Cowen / Marginal Revolution:
Thoughts on how to avoid another Great Depression
Thoughts on how to avoid another Great Depression
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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 …
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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.
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Ilya Shapiro / Wall Street Journal:
Why Obama Strikes Out In Court
Why Obama Strikes Out In Court
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Hannah Dreier / Associated Press:
Calif. voters split on tax targeted by Big Tobacco — LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — A high-profile California cigarette tax initiative backed by cycling legend Lance Armstrong that once seemed like a sure thing teetered on the brink of defeat Wednesday, a testament to the efficacy of a $50 million campaign backed by Big Tobacco.
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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.
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David Harsanyi / Human Events:
Not just Wisconsin: California portends bad news for public-sector unions
Not just Wisconsin: California portends bad news for public-sector unions
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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.
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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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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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