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How Walker's Win in Wisconsin Might Shape Obama-Romney Race

Season 2012 Episode 1580 | 10m 00s

After a decisive victory Tuesday, embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker became the first governor in U.S. history to successfully turn back a recall election. Gwen Ifill, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Craig Gilbert and USA Today's Susan Page discuss the high turnout and how the vote may influence November's elections.

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