Wisconsin Senate passes ‘right to work’ legislation

He won plaudits from conservatives for taking on the state’s unions that year and ultimately surviving a recall attempt launched because of the move.

That 2011 fight catapulted him to the national stage and has contributed to his support in polls of the potential 2016 presidential race, where he routinely comes in the top four of the pack.

“Governor Walker continues to focus on budget priorities to grow our economy and to streamline state government. With that said, Governor Walker co-sponsored right-to-work legislation as a lawmaker and supports the policy. If this bill makes it to his desk, Governor Walker will sign it into law,” the statement read.

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