Walker is still governor—how much can Richard Trumka spin that?
Abby Rapoport
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Just How Hard Was It to Vote In Wisconsin?
The Election Protection Coalition was flooded with over 1,300 calls on Tuesday from people having difficulty voting.
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Wisconsin’s Not-So-Silver Lining
It looks like the Democrats may have won a single senate seat last night. But they’ll have to win again in November for it to matter.
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Despite Predictions, Turnout Looks Good and Recall Activists Are Flying High
Some may have written off the Wisconsin fight as a lost cause—but the anti-Walker activists are pointing to reasons for hope.
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An Uphill Battle in Wisconsin
Polls in the state aren’t rosy for activists trying to recall Scott Walker, but a rare election may produce a similarly rare outcome.
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The Other Wisconsin Recall
Even if the Democrats are successful in winning seats in the state senate, they’ll need victories in November for it to make a difference.
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Win or Lose, Walker Recall Was No Mistake
Recall elections were intended for precisely the purpose they’re being used in Wisconsin.
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Are the Winds Shifting Towards Wisconsin Democrats?
Recall activists still have a clear shot at unseating Scott Walker.
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An Epic—and Not Totally Unreasonable—Rant
“We live in a democracy,” says the Republican representative from Illinois. “But not here.”
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In Texas, Incumbents Suffer for Not Being Extreme Enough
Even after unprecedented slashes to last year’s budget, Texas politicians are being punished for seeming “too moderate.”