Wis. governor starts final push before recall

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Associated Press

Posted on June 2, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Updated Sunday, Jun 3 at 9:02 AM

EVANSVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has started his final campaign push as the clock ticks toward Tuesday's recall election.

Walker is only the third U.S. governor to face a recall, with the drive to oust him spurred by anger over his plan to effectively end most public workers' collective bargaining rights.

Walker began Saturday by handing out yogurt and applesauce at the annual Rock County Dairy Breakfast on a farm just outside Evansville. Some people shook his hand and thanked him for the job he's done, but most didn't seem to recognize him as he put yogurt on their plates.

The Republican governor plans to spend the rest of the day visiting his campaign offices around the state, while Democratic challenger Tom Barrett tours northwestern Wisconsin.

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