ALJAZEERA: …[Wisonsin governor Scott] Walker prompted mass protests and the rare special election after pushing through legislation to radically curb the power of public sector unions despite weeks of mass protests last year.
“After tonight’s results, Democrats and the Obama campaign are surely nervous,” Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement hailing Walker’s “momentous victory”.
“Wisconsin Democrats now head into November dispirited and in disarray, while Republicans remain strong and organised, with momentum on our side.” … (more)
