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<p>Supporters watch results at the election night rally for Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Waukesha, Wis. Walker has survived a recall election, defeating Barrett to keep the state's top political job. Walker becomes the first governor in American history to stay in office after a recall challenge. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)</p>

<p>Supporters watch results at the election night rally for Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Waukesha, Wis. Walker has survived a recall election, defeating Barrett to keep the state's top political job. Walker becomes the first governor in American history to stay in office after a recall challenge. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)</p>

June 6, 2012

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Governor survives Wisconsin recall election
June 6, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Governor survives Wisconsin recall election

Becomes first in U.S. history to win gubernatorial recall

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers.