Wis. Fight May Get Bigger -- State's Debacle Over Union Rights Could Tilt Political Playing Field in U.S.

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MADISON, Wis. - The high-stakes fight in Wisconsin over union rights is about more than pay and benefits in the public sector. It could have far-reaching effects on electoral politics in this and other states by helping solidify Republican power for years, experts said Monday.

While Republican Gov. Scott Walker's plan to wipe out collective bargaining rights for most public employees has galvanized Democrats and union members in opposition, the GOP could benefit long-term by crippling a key source of campaign funding and volunteers for Democrats.

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Wis. Fight May Get Bigger -- State's Debacle Over Union Rights Could Tilt Political Playing Field in U.S.

"It would be a huge landscape-altering type of action, and it would tilt the scales significantly in favor of the Republicans," sa...

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