Politics: Afternoon Edition: Obama keeps his distance from Wisconsin recall

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 HEADLINES With a tweet, Obama keeps his distance from Wisconsin recall That the election could have an impact on president's chances in November is not lost on members of either party. » Read full article What a Scott Walker win would tell us about Wisconsin The expectation — among Republicans and Democrats — heading into today's Wisconsin recall election is that Gov. Scott Walker (R) is likely to narrowly hold on to his office, a victory that will immediately set off furious speculation about what the result means for the presidential election in the state this November. » Read full article Paycheck Fairness Act fails in the Senate, as expected A bill meant to help close the wage gap between men and women failed to advance in the Senate on Tuesday — as expected. » Read full article Ed Rendell, Obama antagonist In the past few weeks, former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell has emerged as the leading Democratic antagonist to President Obama. » Read full article Romney-backed Konarka solar panel firm files for bankruptcy Solar-panel firm Konarka received $1.5 million in loans during Romney's tenure as governor. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY President Obama tweeting his support for the Democratic candidate in Wisconsin's recall election: "It's Election Day in Wisconsin tomorrow, and I'm standing by Tom Barrett. He'd make an outstanding governor." Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy