Gov. Walker Survives Recall in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived a recall effort and defeated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D). This is a first in U.S. history, for a governor to survive a recall election.

With 94 percent of the expected vote in, Walker led Barrett 54 percent to 45 percent.

Barrett conceded the race late Tuesday, June 5, saying, โ€œWe are a state that has become deeply dividedโ€ฆ [both sides] need to listen to each other and try to do whatโ€™s right for everyone in the state.โ€

Walker, 44, celebrated, saying, โ€œTonight we tell Wisconsin, we tell our country and we tell people all across the globe that voters really do want leaders who stand up and make the tough decisions.โ€

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