Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 | 9:46 p.m. CDT; updated 10:02 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, June 5, 2012

MADISON, Wis — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers.

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