Thread by @IronStache

#WisconsinPowerGrab has been delayed.
Two overflow rooms are filled to capacity.
People are very upset.

Legislators starting to file in now. #WisconsinPowerGrab

.@ChrisTaylorWI shooting video holding up a lame (rubber) duck.

Delay is due to press conference being held.

Can hear chanting from the hallway outside of the session.
#WisconsinPowerGrab

Tug of war at the door. People trying to flood room.

Republicans getting booed as they enter room.

8 hours of time being allotted for testimony. @JonErpenbach being told any questions Dem reps ask will be taking time away from the public being allowed to speak.
#BananaRepublic #WisconsinPowerGrab

Chants of “Respect our vote” very audible from people in the hallway.

.@RepNygren not allowing @ChrisTaylorWI to make a statement calling out the power grab.
Told her now is the time for questions only.
#WisconsinPowerGrab

.@ChrisTaylorWI making point that what is going on is unprecedented.

Keep in mind Wisconsin has a right leaning Supreme Court.

Crowd in hallway now singing “We shall overcome”

.@RepNygren threatening to clear room after accusing @RepShankland of playing to the crowd.
She brought up how legislation was introduced late Friday and is being rushed through #WIGOPPowergrab

.@rep89 claiming “this isn’t an attack on Democracy”.
After room erupts he again threatens to clear room.

.@rep89 having woman removed.
Man speaking earlier in video was first to be asked to leave.
#WisconsinPowerGrab

.@JonErpenbach asked who’s idea this power grab is.
@rep89 won’t answer.

.@ChrisTaylorWI again being accused of being out of order for asking question.
@rep89 says he can ask questions because he’s the chair.

Discussing WEDC now. Taking away Governor’s ability to name CEO as well as how many appointments made.
WEDC is a slush fund that rewards @GovWalker donors.

Another man being asked to leave.

#WisconsinPowerGrab will allow Vos and Fitzgerald to hire legal counsel for legislators and employees.
@JonErpenbach asks if the Republicans expect to need legal help in the near future.

Author of the #WisconsinPowerGrab Speaker Robin Vos will not be present to testify today.

#WisconsinPowerGrab will allow hiring of private attorney by Vos or Fitzgerald that will be able to overrule democratically elected Attorney General.
Thanks @ChrisTaylorWI for making that known.
This is a coup and those being taken out have yet to be sworn in.

Great running into @benwikler earlier in the hallway.

“This is going to cost a lot of money”
@ChrisTaylorWI speaking about how GOP leadership can hire several private law firms.

.@RepShankland just had question answered as to when the #WisconsinPowerGrab was drafted.
No exact date given but it was AFTER Republicans lost the elections.

Incoming Attorney General @JoshKaulWI would need to come before JFC and ask permission to stop lawsuit attacking pre-existing conditions. @RepShankland points out those elected by thousands would have more power than AG who received more than 1 million votes.
#WisconsinPowerGrab

.@JonErpenbach pointing out @JoshKaulWI ran on ending the lawsuit protecting ACA pre-existing conditions.
People of Wisconsin have spoken.
This power grab is a slap in the face to everyone who voted.

Now on to moving the election date that would help GOP elect a conservative Supreme Court Justice.
@SenFitzgerald already admitted this.
#WisconsinPowerGrab

Two more asked to leave.

Chorus of boos after @rep89 accuses @ChrisTaylorWI of “playing to the show”.
The power grab is bad enough. No need for insults.

People are openly laughing at @rep89 making silly claims that early voting restriction is a fairness issue.
He claims urban areas have an advantage over rural areas.
@JonErpenbach says we should get those areas more resources- not take away.

#WisconsinPowerGrab bill calling for special election that will benefit GOP will cost us 6.8 million dollars.

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