Wisconsin Politics 2011: A Look Back

The end of 2011 draws to a close one of the most turbulent political years in Wisconsin’s history.

WISC-TV’s Theo Keith documented some of the year’s moments that made Wisconsin politics national news in this video:

Of course, the end of 2011 does not necessarily mean the end to political strife in Wisconsin.

Recall organizers have until Jan. 17 to submit the signatures needed to instigate a recall election of Gov. Scott Walker.

If those numbers are met, Walker — who has continued to try to stay on message about creating jobs throughout the protests and petitions against him — would face a recall election later in the spring.