An awful trend: In state after state, voters are mobilizing in defense of democracy. Yet Republicans are responding with still more virulently anti-democratic tactics.
The threat to impeach a liberal judge in Wisconsin is only the beginning. 1/
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It's striking: Even as voters are turning out to protect democracy, Republicans are redoubling their commitment to MAGA-fied anti-majoritarian tactics in the states, which is motivating voters even more.
A "MAGA doom loop" effect is taking hold. 2/
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In Michigan, the state GOP is in chaos, after Trump's loss led to its takeover by MAGA crackpots. Dems won full state control in 2022, leading to still more election denialism, driving away donors and swing voters, hurting Trump's 2024 chances there. 3/
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In Ohio, Republicans looked at the success of pro-choice forces in referendums and said, "Let's create a supermajority requirement!" But that was rejected by a large majority, because it further mobilized voters *against* anti-majoritarian tactics. 4/
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In Wisconsin, Republicans are responding to liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz's 11-point victory (+11 in Wisconsin!) with threats of impeachment based on bad faith BS.
Dems in the state tell me they'll use this to mobilize voters against Trump in 2024. 5/
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Remarkably, this doubling down on anti-majoritarian tactics comes as evidence mounts that voters are getting accustomed to turning out in democracy's defense. The GOP defense of Trump, even as his 1/6 prosecution advances, will reinforce this effect. 6/
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