It wasn’t even close:
Wisconsin Gubernatorial Recall Vote
Precincts Reported: 99%
As of 9:26 a.m. ET
WALKER (R) 53.2%, with 1,331,076 votes
BARRETT (D) 46.3%, with 1,158,337 votes
Here’s his victory speech,
The NYT says he “survived.” In NYT-speak it must mean “won by knockout.” From Instapundit, ANN ALTHOUSE:
Look at the blue-red balance on the map for last year’s state supreme court battle. Now look at tonight’s map.
If you make the tough choices, voters will stick with you
His win should inspire political leaders across the country.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz says “his brand of divisive politics is offensive and wrong“. The Obama campaign tried to underplay Walker’s victory, saying that it sent a strong message to Walker.
That, it did.
Walker’s getting death threats on Twitter. SO MUCH FOR THAT “NEW CIVILITY” BULLSHIT.
Wisconsin Shows Waning Clout Of Teachers Unions. The biggest losers? Democrats, President Barack Obama, public unions, conservative critics and money monks
Republicans walked away united, motivated and organized like never before.
In Florida, Walker’s Huge Recall Win Derails Efforts to Recall Rick Scott.