1/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
I reviewed the #Wisconsin Elections Commission staff analysis and recommendation - to stop the #KanyeConJob and deny @kanyewest ballot access - for the @ProjectLincoln.
marionicolais.com/post/kanye-kep…
I reviewed the #Wisconsin Elections Commission staff analysis and recommendation - to stop the #KanyeConJob and deny @kanyewest ballot access - for the @ProjectLincoln.
marionicolais.com/post/kanye-kep…
2/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
The commission will reviewing the #KanyeConJob today at 3:00 p.m. CT. It is a public meeting via Zoom that anyone can watch.
Here is the link:
atttrials.zoom.us/j/99881152863
The commission will reviewing the #KanyeConJob today at 3:00 p.m. CT. It is a public meeting via Zoom that anyone can watch.
Here is the link:
atttrials.zoom.us/j/99881152863
3/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
The #Wisconsin Elections Commission is comprised of 3 Republicans and 3 Democrats. They will decide whether to DENY or GRANT #ConYe ballot access.
The #Wisconsin Elections Commission is comprised of 3 Republicans and 3 Democrats. They will decide whether to DENY or GRANT #ConYe ballot access.
4/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
The decision likely rests on whether they buy into the staff's recommendation that #ConYe should be denied because he filed his nomination papers late.
The decision likely rests on whether they buy into the staff's recommendation that #ConYe should be denied because he filed his nomination papers late.
5/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
While some signatures (Mickey Mouse, Bernie Sanders and Kanye West himself) were rejected, the staff found that the broader allegations of misrepresentation by nomination paper circulators failed to present "clear and convincing evidence."
While some signatures (Mickey Mouse, Bernie Sanders and Kanye West himself) were rejected, the staff found that the broader allegations of misrepresentation by nomination paper circulators failed to present "clear and convincing evidence."
6/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Good news is that the staff provided a long and thorough take down of #ConYe's excuses for being late.
Good news is that the staff provided a long and thorough take down of #ConYe's excuses for being late.
7/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Commission staff lambasted #ConYe for a "tortured interpretation" of the 5:00 p.m. deadline that would run through 5:00:59 and runs counter to a "more common and common sense reading" that filings after 5:00 sharp should be rejected.
Commission staff lambasted #ConYe for a "tortured interpretation" of the 5:00 p.m. deadline that would run through 5:00:59 and runs counter to a "more common and common sense reading" that filings after 5:00 sharp should be rejected.
8/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Staff noted that several people, including a reporter, a Democratic operative and a commission staff member, all saw #ConYe's people walk into the building after 5:00.
His own lawyer admitted she walked in at 5:00:14.
Staff noted that several people, including a reporter, a Democratic operative and a commission staff member, all saw #ConYe's people walk into the building after 5:00.
His own lawyer admitted she walked in at 5:00:14.
9/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Even then, the staff concluded it would be "virtually impossible" to make it to the third floor office "in the approximate 46 seconds that would have been needed to present the papers for filing before 5:01."
Even then, the staff concluded it would be "virtually impossible" to make it to the third floor office "in the approximate 46 seconds that would have been needed to present the papers for filing before 5:01."
10/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Beyond showing up late, #ConYe's people weren't ready when they arrived. They spent several minutes organizing papers in the office before actually presenting them for filing.
Beyond showing up late, #ConYe's people weren't ready when they arrived. They spent several minutes organizing papers in the office before actually presenting them for filing.
11/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Maybe the best section was the sarcastic reply the staff had ready for the excuse provided by #ConYe and his crew that they were unfairly detained.
Maybe the best section was the sarcastic reply the staff had ready for the excuse provided by #ConYe and his crew that they were unfairly detained.
12/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
As the staff wrote, accepting that excuse would lead to "future candidates claiming they were late because of a high number of red traffic signals … an unexpected detour because of road construction … a slow or maximum capacity elevator ...
As the staff wrote, accepting that excuse would lead to "future candidates claiming they were late because of a high number of red traffic signals … an unexpected detour because of road construction … a slow or maximum capacity elevator ...
13/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
… or the plan to park in front of the building had to be modified because all available spots were filled …”
… or the plan to park in front of the building had to be modified because all available spots were filled …”
14/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
My reading of #Wisconsin law is that it will take a two-thirds vote - 4 of 6 members - to GRANT ballot access to #ConYe.
That means one Democrat would need to join all three Republicans.
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statu…
My reading of #Wisconsin law is that it will take a two-thirds vote - 4 of 6 members - to GRANT ballot access to #ConYe.
That means one Democrat would need to join all three Republicans.
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statu…
15/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
On a related note, the staff also recommended that the Green Party presidential candidate be denied ballot access due to an address error.
On a related note, the staff also recommended that the Green Party presidential candidate be denied ballot access due to an address error.
16/ #KeepKanyeOffTheBallot
Finally, the commission will also be meeting in a "closed session" to discussion "election law vioations" ... maybe #ConYe and his #KanyeConJob will be a topic of discussion?
;)
Finally, the commission will also be meeting in a "closed session" to discussion "election law vioations" ... maybe #ConYe and his #KanyeConJob will be a topic of discussion?
;)
* As always, please forgive any inadvertent typos in this thread. I'm a terrible editor of my own work. ;)
The Chair of the Elections Commission is TAKING to the attorney for #ConYe right now.
I know we are all about #BannonIndicted right now, but anyone not watching is missing a show!
I know we are all about #BannonIndicted right now, but anyone not watching is missing a show!
Republican Commissioner Knudson is now a legend!
He both took up the ethically proper position (no transfer) and did so while his cat (yes, CAT) walked across his screen, he picked it up and calmly put it down.
Zoom election law is the best!
He both took up the ethically proper position (no transfer) and did so while his cat (yes, CAT) walked across his screen, he picked it up and calmly put it down.
Zoom election law is the best!
Knudson is doing Republicans proud right now. He is NOT falling for the #KanyeConJob
Knudson: who took possession and when did they do it? That is the crux.
Adminstrator Wolfe: My understanding ... election specialist (upstairs) took possession after instructions to turn them in had been done.
Adminstrator Wolfe: My understanding ... election specialist (upstairs) took possession after instructions to turn them in had been done.
Just state that the nomination papers were physically placed on the desk at 5:01 or 5:02.
Numbering afterward before transferred took additional time.
Numbering afterward before transferred took additional time.
Commissioner Spindell, not a great look basically making speech-as-a-question statements.
Maybe he is running for Congress?
Maybe he is running for Congress?
In true Zoom fashion ... accidental drop offs.
HOLY CRAP!
Commissioner Spindell just said, "When are the Democrats going to stop trying to suppress the Black vote."
#KanyeConJob
Commissioner Spindell just said, "When are the Democrats going to stop trying to suppress the Black vote."
#KanyeConJob
Commissioner Thomson: why did they wait in the car until after 5:00?
Commissioner Glancey: if we hold their feet to the fire for coming up one signature short, we need to do the same for timing.
Commissioner Bostelmann (Republican): I feel strongly that if there is a deadline, it must be followed.
(she is a former filing officer)
(she is a former filing officer)
Given the public positions two of the three Republican commissioners have taken (Knudson, Bostelmann), it is looking likely to be 5-1 to keep @kanyewest off the ballot.
Just my guess right now while watching.
Just my guess right now while watching.
... AND ....
Now we are bringing in the staff to testify. The dream of all election staff.
Counsel for #ConYe is OBJECTING to intrinsic evidence. Is it now #KanyeCoverUp?!?
Now we are bringing in the staff to testify. The dream of all election staff.
Counsel for #ConYe is OBJECTING to intrinsic evidence. Is it now #KanyeCoverUp?!?
Elections Commission staffer: "I got a call at 4:57 to tell me they were three minutes away. I said something like, 'three minutes is bad, two minutes is better.'"
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
He did NOT take possession inside door .. nobody did until they were put on the desk
Commissioner Spindell is doing his best Jim Jordan impression here ...
Election staff saw his watch at 5:00:50 while still in the elevator, doors closed.
Election staffer Willman testifying now.
At 5:00 notice on agency cell phone and went up to the lobby. Saw Cody and representatives in the lobby.
Papers were in the hands of the West representatives.
Put on the counter and started going through and organizing the papers.
Did not tender for filing at that time.
Papers were in the hands of the West representatives.
Put on the counter and started going through and organizing the papers.
Did not tender for filing at that time.
Did not get papers transferred until a few minutes later.
Waited to talk to management and counsel.
Best of his recollection the papers landed on the desk at 5:01. Organized and filed several minutes later.
Waited to talk to management and counsel.
Best of his recollection the papers landed on the desk at 5:01. Organized and filed several minutes later.
