Recalling Scott Walker proved to be a big mistake

MILWAUKEE—

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker scored more than a personal victory in Tuesday's state recall vote. He delivered a psychological boost for the Republicans and a blow to Democrats that could linger until the Nov. 6 presidential election.

Walker, a Republican, sailed to a surprisingly easy win over Democrat Tom Barrett, ending a bitter 15-month political battle over Walker's efforts to eliminate most collective-bargaining rights for most of Wisconsin's public employees and teachers.

Many of Walker's national supporters -- who flooded the state with anti-Barrett ads and gave Walker a more than 7-to-1 financial advantage -- saw the results as a vindication of his take-no-prisoners brand of fiscal conservatism.Click here to read more