The Hill News

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), whose controversial legislation restricting state worker's ability to unionize prompted mass protests across the state, is leading his likely Democratic challenger by nine points according to a new poll.

Walker is garnering 52 percent of likely voters, according to the We Ask America poll. Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, the top Democratic challenger, garners 43 percent, with some 5 percent of Wisconsin voters undecided.

The recall will be a rematch for the men; in 2010, Walker won the general election 52-46 percent.

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