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The Associated Press reports: "An effort to recall Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker over his contentious anti-union law will begin next month, Democrats announced Monday, meaning an election could be held as early as spring."

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during a press conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, 03/07/11. (photo: Getty Images)
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during a press conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, 03/07/11. (photo: Getty Images)



Efforts Begin to Recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

By Associated Press

11 October 11

 

The state Democratic Party will begin circulating recall petitions November 15, aiming to boot out of office the Republican governor who became the face of the anti-union movement.

n effort to recall Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker over his contentious anti-union law will begin next month, Democrats announced Monday, meaning an election could be held as early as spring.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate said on the party's website that recall petitions would begin circulating Nov. 15, giving proponents until Jan. 13 to get 540,208 signatures.

Walker has become a hero to many Republicans and conservatives, but he is a top target for unions and Democrats. He became the face of the anti-union movement this year with a law taking away nearly all collective bargaining rights from most public workers.

"It has become clearer than ever that the people of Wisconsin - the traditions and institutions of our great state - cannot endure any more of Scott Walker's abuses," Tate said in a statement on the website.

The Republican Party of Wisconsin said it welcomed the recall effort.

"Wisconsin school districts and local municipalities have saved millions of taxpayer dollars thanks to the governor's reforms, and we welcome and encourage a comparison between the positive results we're seeing around the state and the failed policies of the past favored by those seeking a recall," Stephan Thompson, executive director of the state Republican Party, said in a statement.

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