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Wisconsin recall is high-stakes bet for unions

Unions are facing a make-or-break moment in their campaign to drive Wisconsin's Republican governor from office.

By Sam Hananel, Scott Bauer | Updated on April 11, 2012
Retired union steamfitter Mike Reynders of Fort Atkinson, right, holds a sign in support of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker while listening to Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch speak Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Dane, Wis (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Unions are facing a make-or-break moment in their campaign to drive Wisconsin’s Republican governor from office.

If unions and their Democratic allies prevail in the recall — just over a year after Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation to curb collective bargaining rights for most public workers — it would send a powerful warning to other politicians who might try to limit union rights. Unions also might find it easier to turn out more voters in November for President Barack Obama in this battleground state.

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