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Wisconsin / Governor Recall Election #1023657

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Jun 06, 2012
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(Studio: Scott Pelley) Reports introduced.

(Madison, Wisconsin: Dean Reynolds) The survival of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in his recall election against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett featured; details given of his stripping of bargaining rights from government workers, of the money raised to contest the recall and the opposition of voters to the election. [In interview, WALKER - cites the message sent by the voters and the lesson for Mitt Romney: that America is at a tipping point; talks about the money spent against his reforms.]

(Studio: Scott Pelley) A statement from public employees union leader Gerald McEntee about attacks on workers' rights noted.

(Washington: Nancy Cordes) The money factor in this recall election examined; details given about contributions from the rich: home builder Bob Perry†, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and billionaire Diane Hendricks†, about Democratic spending using union money and from Republican governors groups. [Americans for Prosperity Tim PHILLIPS - talks about the grassroots work.]

(Studio: Scott Pelley; Washington: John Dickerson) The implications of the Wisconsin election for the 2012 presidential election, the challenges in 11 battleground states and about a coming fight in Wisconsin discussed.

Reporter(s):
Pelley, Scott;
Reynolds, Dean;
Cordes, Nancy;
Dickerson, John
Duration:
00:06:40

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