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Recall Elections in Sharply Divided Wisconsin Are Ending on Frenetic Note
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The wildly political nature of the events following spending cuts by Republican Governor Walker is seen in the recall elections for 6 Republican and 2 Democratic legislators. Only four such recall elections were held in Wisconsin in all the years since 1926, showing the extent to which the state is divided on the cuts and the rhetoric preceding the cuts. Interest is being shown from outside the state by unions and other interest groups on both sides. As part of the campaign about $30 million is being spent by outside groups filling the airwaves all the way into Minnesota.
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