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Subscribe to RSSThe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Scott Walker on Tuesday became the first governor in the country's history to survive a recall election, besting his 2010 rival in a contest that broke spending records and captured the nation's attention.” And: “Public-sector unions are clear losers in Walker victory.”
Walker won 53-46%.
Turnout last night in Wisconsin was higher than 2010, but not quite at 2008 levels. Both Walker and Barrett got more votes than they each got in 2010.
Here’s how it breaks down:
2012: 2,503,745 (Walker 1,331,076- Barrett 1,158,337)
2010: 2,160,832 (Walker 1,128,941- Barrett 1,004,303)
2008: 2,983,417 (Obama 1,677,211- McCain 1,262,393)
Wisconsin State Journal: “Control of the state Senate appeared to have been wrested from Republican control early Wednesday as late results showed former state Sen. John Lehman beating incumbent Sen. Van Wanggaard by less than 1,000 votes.” More: Though taking control of the Senate is a huge moral victory for the Democrats, they won't be able to do much with it, at least for a while. The Legislature isn't scheduled to convene again until January, and Democrats will have to defend their majority in November's elections. But Democrats will be able to block any Republican legislation should Walker call for a special session of the Legislature.”
“The governor quieted the rowdy crowd when he mentioned his opponent, Barrett, striking a note of unity,” the Wisconsin State Journal writes. “‘No, no, the election is over,’ he said. ‘It is time to move the state forward. Tomorrow we are no longer opponents. Tomorrow we are one as Wisconsinites.’ Walker said one of the first things he would do following his win is meet with his cabinet and discuss the moves needed to move the state forward. The governor also said he planned to invite the Legislature to a sort of ‘brat summit’ at which they can begin making peace with one another. Walker did not provide details on such a meeting.”
Some front pages:
New York Times: “Governor wins Wisconsin vote in recall drive: Setback for Democrats.”
Wall Street Journal: “Recall bid fails in Wisconsin: Gov. Scott Walker win caps fiery battle, deals public-sector unions a blow.”
Chicago Tribune: “Walker survives Wisconsin recall.”
Chicago Sun-Times (over a photo of President Obama): “Beyond recall: Wisconsin’s mixed message.”
Indianapolis Star: “Indiana await recall fallout: Wisconsin vote was viewed as referendum on labor rights.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Wisconsin governor survives recall vote: GOP is looking for a carryover into the presidential race.”
And why did a woman slap Tom Barrett in the face at his concession rally?
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And no one but you libbies is surprised.
Up early on the West coast, or maybe you have been celebrating all night?
Did you vote for your favorite candidate yesterday in your Senate primary?
Crazy ballot, 25 names all mixed together.
Did you vote for Orly?
They put up the same guy against Walker that lost the first time....and he looses again by the same margin...Go figure....and this is a surprise?!?!?!?
The old liberal media said yesterday the Walker/Barrett race was too close to call... yet Walker won by a landslide!
The same old libera media claimed the exit polls had Obama beating Romney by 7 points next November.... this too will be a lie! Wisconsin may have been blue before, but it's sure seeing Red now!
Unions lost and so did liberal credibility!
Walker had 1,331,076 and Barrett had 1,158,337. You call that a landslide Ben? A win is a win. But winning by a couple hundred thousand when 2 1/2 million votes are cast is more closely related to a very narrow margin than a landslide.
The GOP outspent the dems 7-1. Most politicians would welcome that kind of support and walk away looking as if they ran unopposed. But Walker narrowly won.
It's okay to enjoy the victory, but if the GOP has to outspend the democrats 7-1 to win top seats, they'll be out of money in a short period of time or losing a lot of battles.
Wisconsin is just a beginning..... in the November elections we'll see a larger version of what happened in 2010.... the Senate will become Republican, the Executive branch will be Republican, and America will have a much more positive feeling about the direction of the country.
Reversing obama's damage will, however, be very difficult to fix! It may even be too late to prevent a depression because of that damage I'm afraid!
Landslide?
The liberal media is holding on to its flawed 'exit poll' like a baby to its binky...
Socialist loon Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC said "Obama was the winner" last night, due to the results of this exit poll showing Obama with a 7 point lead in Wisconsin....
Just like exit polls elected John Kerry President on election morning 2004!
I believe Wisconsin Republicans won the battle, but they lost the war. They had to outspend Democrats 10:1 to protect this incumbent. Majorities of women, young people, union members, and minorities voted for the Democrat. Those are bellweather groups. Their votes point the way towards the future.
ben,
The last time GOP won WI in a presidential election was Reagan.
And Romney is no Reagan...
So let the superpacs and the GOP election campaign pour twice as much as their 30 million into Wi.
I will even tell them to come to MN, spend another 60million here.... keep the moneyed Mafia spending like there is no tomorrow,
Northstar.
Romney does not have to be Reagan. He just has to not be Obama.
Thats what people want. No more Obama.
@ Bob
Why is Governor Walker the only governor in the country with a legal defense fund?
Watch the cons do the happy dance. That's the way it goes. Plenty of low information voters, up here. Well, many of us will continue to resist, or obstruct, the little squinty-eyed POS. We will do everything that we can to make him a one-term governor. Sound familiar?
In the 1950's, nearly 40% of the work force belonged to a union, or were covered by union-negotiated contracts. Union membership has since plummented to 12% of the work force; along with middle class wages and employment benefits.
My Dad retired with a guarenteed pension, but all I will have is Social Security, and whatever I can save in my 401K. How many jobs today come with a pension?
My mother was a stay-at-home wife until her last child graduated from high school - how many familes can afford to support a non-working spouse these days? It is important to note, incomes of the wealthiest in this country actually rose during the last Recession. Corporate profits are at historic highs, even as wages and benefits for workers have been cut.
I will grant the Republicans won a victory in Wisconsin, but I'd warn the middleclass: this is not a victory for you.