Recall for Wisconsin governor begins

Ben Rogall, 49, of Madison, explains the concept of recall to his 4-year-old son Bjorn as he signs petitions to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch outside the State Capitol in Madison.  (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

Volunteers collect signatures on petitions to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch outside the State Capitol in Madison.   (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

The Solidarity Singers, who have been singing protest songs at noon in or around the Capitol for months, held a special gathering to kick off the first day of petition signing to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, outside the State Capitol in Madison.   (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

On top of the granite dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol stands the gilded bronze statue “Wisconsin” which symbolizes the state motto “Forward.” The figure has graced the top of the Capitol since 1914.  (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

A school group visiting the State Capitol in Madison, Wis. has recess on the lawn.  (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

Volunteer Omar Poler, 34, of Madison (left) helps Jack Mitchell, 73, of Madison sign a petition to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch outside the State Capitol in Madison.   (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

Volunteer Joanie Kanter, of Madison (right) helps Carlos Gonzales, 53, of Madison (left) sign a petition to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch outside the State Capitol in Madison.  (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

Volunteers gather to collect signatures on petitions to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch outside the State Capitol in Madison.   (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)

Volunteer Bob Kaspar, 62, of Madison (left) collects signatures on petitions to force a recall vote on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch outside the State Capitol in Madison.   (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)