The actions of Wisconsin Governor Scott Brown and the GOP-led legislature angered Democrats so much that they initiated a series of recall campaigns, funded in large part by out-of-state Democrat money. Six GOP Republican state senators were targeted. The Dems needed to win 3 of the 6 in order to take control of the senate.
They won two. Dan Kapanke and Randy Hopper were recalled. Kapanke was vulnerable in what is normally a very liberal district and Hopper had residency and tax issues. All 6 were considered swing districts - going for Obama in 2008 but Walker in 2010.
Turn about is fair play. Next week two Democrat senators are up for recall for their role in leaving the state to sabotage a quorum call during the controversial union bill vote.
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