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Scott Walker Tastes Defeat As Part Of Union Busting Bill Gets Struck Down

It’s almost as if the stars are out to get Governor Scott Walker. First, his recall election gets certified and then part of his infamous union busting bill gets thrown out.

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Recall election ordered for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Embattled first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall this spring after an election was ordered Friday following the collection ...

Jindal revives attack on Obama over oil spill recovery

Speaking before an audience of Republican activists Saturday, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal blasted the Obama administration over its response to the 2010 BP oil spill in the gulf, saying Obama officials “wasted precious time while that oil was coming in to our coast.”

Ariz. governor says Obama was 'thin-skinned' in airport exchange

Jan Brewer & Barack Obama

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says President Obama was "somewhat thin-skinned" and "tense" in a testy greeting caught on camera on a Phoenix-area tarmac.

Senh: I haven't seen this much disrespect for a President from the other party before Obama turn office. It's obvious from her statement that all she's doing is trying to help her party win this year's election by mentioning their differing views on the economy. Yeah, what a warm welcome.

Incumbent parties prevail in governors' races

Kentucky's Democratic governor easily won another term, and Mississippi voters kept their governor's office in GOP hands — decisions that suggested many Americans were not ready to abandon incumbent parties.

Senh: Good news for the Democrats. They're not entirely dead. I guess people are, in general, unhappy with lawmakers, and that includes Republicans too. It just depends on who they dislike more.

Tenn. protesters arrested for 2nd straight night

Tenn. protesters arrested for 2nd straight night

Tennessee state troopers for the second straight night arrested Wall Street protesters for defying a new nighttime curfew imposed by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam in an effort to disband an encampment near the state Capitol....

Senh: Local governments are really cracking down on Occupy Wall Street. Let's hope they don't get as violent as Oakland.

La. Gov. Bobby Jindal wins re-election easily

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Saturday easily coasted to a second term, winning in a landslide election after failing to attract any well-known or deep-pocketed opposition.

Senh: He was one those rising stars who was supposed to join the race for presidency. It's probably a smart move to wait, especially since he's still relatively young.

As polls open in Louisiana, Jindal seen as shoo-in

Voters headed to the polls on Saturday in Louisiana, where Republican Governor Bobby Jindal was expected to easily win reelection without having to compete in a run-off vote.

Report: Christie to endorse Romney

Report: Christie to endorse Romney

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is reportedly ready to endorse Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination, Fox News is reporting.

Puerto Rico plans vote on territorial status

Puerto Rico plans vote on territorial status

Governor Luis Fortuno has proposed a two-step election next year to determine whether Puerto Ricans want to remain a U.S. territory.

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