If the Wisconsin recall battle was a test of the power of political spending, the big money won big. Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who survived an effort by the state’s Democrats to unseat him in a special election on Tuesday, outspent his opponent by more than 7 to 1 and easily overcame massive get-out-the-vote efforts by Democrats.
Influence Industry: In Wisconsin Recall Effort, The Side With Most Money Won Big
Dan Eggen, Washington Post
Wed, 06/06/2012 - 12:11pm
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