Election 2012: Analysis: Walker's win in Wisconsin boosts conservatives

Click to View in Browser 06/6/2012 Analysis: Walker's win in Wisconsin boosts conservatives WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker scored more than a personal victory in Tuesday's state recall vote. He delivered a psychological boost for the Republicans and a blow to Democrats that could linger until the November 6 U.S. presidential election. Analysis: Romney, Obama see little benefit in euro zone talk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The festering economic crisis in Europe could help determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, but don't expect President Barack Obama or his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, to spend much time talking about it. Obama still opposes extending Bush-era tax cuts for rich ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama continues to oppose extending Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans, the White House said on Wednesday, shrugging off calls for a temporary extension to allow more time for a deal on deficits. California primaries show Democratic divide on education (Reuters) - Democratic candidates backed by wealthy advocates for charter schools squeaked past rivals backed by teachers unions in two California state assembly primary races on Tuesday, highlighting a bitter split in the Democratic Party over education policy. California voters reject raising tobacco tax SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have added a $1 tax to a pack of cigarettes in the state's primary election Tuesday, an outcome observers attributed to a $47 million ad blitz by the tobacco industry. California primary sees fierce contests but low turnout SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - California voters turned out in low numbers on Tuesday for a primary that could pave the way for a shakeup of the state's congressional delegation following election rule changes and an overhaul of the state's political district boundaries. Wisconsin result could inspire further attacks on unions MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker's recall election victory and the vote of two California cities to curb the pensions of city workers may embolden political leaders across the country to take on labor unions, experts said on Wednesday. California cities look set to pass pension reform SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two of California's biggest cities were on the verge of adopting sweeping pension reform plans on Tuesday, with early election results showing measures in both cities passing by 2-1 margins. Walker's win smacks Wisconsin protesters who started recall MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Protesters who had besieged the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison 16 months ago, starting an historic effort to oust Republican Governor Scott Walker from office, said on Tuesday they were demoralized he had survived the recall. Democrat Barrett concedes Wisconsin recall election defeat MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democratic challenger Tom Barrett conceded Wisconsin's recall election to Republican Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, saying he hoped the deeply divided state would now come together. Related Video Scott Walker survives Wisconsin recall Al Qaeda's second-ranking leader dead: White House Tales from the Trail Deborah Charles Census info at your fingertips Eric Johnson Obama campaign TV spot hits Romney as governor The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend