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In Wisconsin, Republicans have put forward a wildly anti-democratic proposal to strip powers from the newly elected Democratic governor and attorney general before they take office, cut early voting, and improve their chances in a state Supreme Court race: jsonline.com/story/news/pol…
This is a factual thread (from a liberal activist) laying out the Wisconsin Republicans' proposals:
Michigan Republicans have also introduced an anti-democratic proposal to take power away from the newly elected Democratic governor and attorney general before they take office: detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…
The Wisconsin Republicans released their proposals to thwart the will of the voters late Friday afternoon. They're planning to hold votes on Tuesday.
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