GOP scheming to strip just elected Democratic governor of power -- before he's even sworn in: report

[DonViejo]

Source: RawStory


Gov. Scott Walker failed to win re-election in Wisconsin on Tuesday after narrowly losing to Democratic candidate Tony Evers.

However, the Republican leader of the state Assembly, Speaker Robin Vos, is considering stripping the governor’s office of power during a lame duck session of the legislature, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel politics and statehouse reporter Patrick Marley reported Wednesday.

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Governor-elect Tony Evers’ camp slammed the proposal.

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Vos also claimed that Evers has no mandate for change.

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[AllyCat]

1. Earlier today I wondered if they would try to do this

Just like NC did 2 years ago. I hate these wretched Republicans.

[Equinox Moon]

9. If I remember right, NC Dem governor took them to court and won.

Their "new" laws were unconstitutional (of course).

[Pope George Ringo II]

2. North Carolina all over again.

It's not that they disagree with us politically, it's that they are willing to break the political system in their pursuit of power.

[rzemanfl]

3. Fuckers. Fill the Capitol with protestors for two months. n/t

[Ohioboy]

4. What the hell is going on in this country?

Can they actually do this?

[warmfeet]

18. I'm with you there.

WTF?

[tinrobot]

22. It's a slow speed coup.

[Chrysanthemum]

43. Actually, the coup is speeding up!

[Maven]

26. We aren't one country anymore. nt

[diva77]

5. why don't the koch brothers take up a new hobby?

life is short and doesn't one of 'em have cancer???

[2naSalit]

17. Each year

I hope that the grim reaper will catch up to them.

[Merlot]

23. Won't matter. Their roots have spread deep.

[2naSalit]

24. And they've reproduced...nt

[turbinetree]

41. Remember this.................this is what they have spawned...........

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

6. Standard Repuke response: If you can't win under the rules, change the rules.

The statement that choosing a governor of a different party than the legislature means the voters want only the legislature (i.e.) to have all the power is absolute bullshit, but what else would you expect from the party of Donald J. Trump, who never saw a law he didn't break.

[pecosbob]

7. Dems took seven governors' seats from the Kochs

They aren't going to just give them up without a fight.

[warmfeet]

19. Good news is

they are no spring chickens.

They will be gone, soon.

[Merlot]

25. Doubtful they'll be taking their infrastructure with them.

They've probably written wills so thay can continue to torment everyone. That will be their legacy.

[INdemo]

8. I know Im a country boy and maybe I just dont get out much but I thought shit

like this only happen under a dictatorship style government?

I am a Vietnam veteran and I like to think I fought for something and I fought so our government could act like this?
This f&^ng guy is breaking the law

[sakabatou]

10. Cheating bastards

[world wide wally]

11. By that token, the House should strip Trump of his powers.

[CousinIT]

12. SAME thing Republicans did to Roy Cooper in NC when he won.

It's their new modus operandi.

[Tarheel_Dem]

15. +1. I should have read your post before I posted.

[StevieM]

21. I also missed his/her post. Fortunately I saw your post below before I put up my own.

I also immediately flashed back to North Carolina after the 2016 election.

[Tarheel_Dem]

31. Not only that, but I missed post #2 as well. The NC GOP sucks!

[Honeycombe8]

13. The governor's powers aren't enshrined in its state Constitution?

OMG. Well, then, legislatures all over the country could take powers from the Governors repeatedly, if they are of a different party. That makes no sense. Separation of powers.

[Tarheel_Dem]

14. The GOP has done exactly the same thing to the Governor here in NC. They are scum. n/t

[SunSeeker]

16. The GOP tried to pull this shit in NC before. SUE THEM! nt

[Autumn]

20. What are they hiding that they are trying so hard to prevent an elected Governor from

stepping into his office? Sooner or later he will take his office.

[SCVDem]

27. The Repugs are stealing the government!

When IS it time for a shootin' war to maintain my oath of USMC service.

ALL FOES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC!

If we surrender to dump, my days are done!

[Maven]

29. Republicans are the enemies of democracy.

It's time to start saying it repeatedly.

[dalton99a]

28. Republicans are lower than scum.

[Ilsa]

30. Doesn't a state constitution divide and define powers?

Seems like it would be like trump saying the House can't initiate a bill or even vote on one.

[cstanleytech]

32. Didnt they try this stunt in North Carolina and the court slapped them for it?

[MarcA]

33. What if Evers Ignores their new "laws" and governs accordingly. n/t

[Firestorm49]

34. DonViejo

Before I send a scathing email to Vos, is this source credible?

[TheRealNorth]

35. My guess is they will try to protect political appointees in the State agencies

I think the legislature passed laws when Walker was elected that made it easier to fire Democrats that were heading the DNR, DHS, etc. They may now try to protect those political appointees so that they can sabotage state government from the inside and leak any dirt.

[dlk]

36. Shades of North Carolina. Republicans Are Pathologically Sore Losers

[Hassler]

37. It's the GOP way

[TeamPooka]

38. The GOP needs to cheat to win. We need to fucking jail some of these fascists.

[JonLP24]

39. LOL after Trump they have the nerve to say we don't have a mandate

[CRK7376]

40. Sounds like my state, NC

We've been living that nightmare for several years now and it sucks!

[question everything]

42. Please add (WI) to the title. Otherwise it did not make sense. Thanks

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

44. "safe but unexciting"??? WHO SAYS?????? How about "competent, smart and not a drama queen"

So tired of this idea that an elected political leader needs to be "exciting" and provide an entertainment function for the public. Where would we be now had supposedly "boring" Al Gore been elected? No Iraq war, secure social security program, etc.

[milestogo]

45. Wisconsin: home of cheese, beer and the most fucked up Republicans in the country.