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Wisconsin voters turn thumbs down on Walker agenda

August 17, 2011 By John Wojcik

Wisconsin voters yesterday rejected a well-funded attempt to recall two Democratic state senators who stood up against Gov. Scott Walker.

Another hot Wisconsin election today, after big labor push

August 16, 2011 By John Wojcik

Wisconsin workers are flocking to the polls today to defend two state senators who challenged Gov. Scott Walker's attack on union organizing rights.

Right wing running scared in Wisconsin

August 5, 2011 By Dominique Paul Noth

With the first big electoral test of whether organized labor can successfully push back at the polls against the radical right, it is apparent here that labor's opponents are running scared.

Scott Walker’s new voter suppression ploy: shutting DMVs

July 26, 2011 By Ryan C. Ebersole

Following a string of hotly contested bills passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature, including a controversial voter ID bill, Walker has his next target in sight: close down state motor vehicle offices in Democratic-leaning districts.

Wisconsin recall victories clarify voter mood, next steps

July 22, 2011 By Dominique Paul Noth

Recall fever got an enormous boost July 19 when Democratic incumbent Dave Hansen easily crushed a legally challenged Republican challenger.