A Win for Walker: Historic Recall Sees High Voter Turnout
After a long, politically charged year, Gov. Scott Walker wins re-election in divisive recall race. Though Democrats congratulated Walker, they say the fight isn't over.
A historic day in Wisconsin ended with even more history made Tuesday as Republican Gov. Scott Walker is now the only governor in the United States to win re-election after facing a recall. Garnering 53 percent of the vote over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's 46 percent, Walker will continue in office as the state's governor. "I want to thank God for his abundant grace," Walker said during his victory speech in Waukesha County. Walker said it was the supporters who said they were praying for him who helped him get through the past year of turmoil. "I can't tell you what that means to us," Walker said. "On behalf of our family, we say thank you to all of you. The election is over. It is time to move Wisconsin forward." Walker supporters …
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