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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWalker led GOP Coup in Wisconsin is successful
Scott Walker Signs Wisconsin GOP's Massive Power Grab Into LawWalker is making sure that his Democratic successor wont be as powerful as he was.
By Amanda Terkel POLITICS 12/14/2018 01:24 pm ET Updated 1 hour ago
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) signed legislation Friday that strips power away from newly elected Democrats and keeps it squarely in the hands of Republicans in the Legislature.
Voters largely rejected Wisconsin Republicans in the midterm elections. Both Walker and the GOP attorney general, Brad Schimel, lost their re-election bids. Democrats also won a majority of the votes in state legislative races, but theyll still be in the minority because of the gerrymandered map.
During his time in office over the last eight years, Walker has steadily consolidated power in the governors office. The new bills weaken the offices of governor and attorney general and shift control back over to the Legislature.
Walker signed them during a press conference Friday afternoon, arguing that his Democratic successor will still be a powerful executive. He also criticized the hype and hysteria surrounding the debate.
There was some speculation that Walker would veto portions of the legislation, but in the end, he signed the SB 884 ― and two other bills ― into law, with no changes.
Voters largely rejected Wisconsin Republicans in the midterm elections. Both Walker and the GOP attorney general, Brad Schimel, lost their re-election bids. Democrats also won a majority of the votes in state legislative races, but theyll still be in the minority because of the gerrymandered map.
During his time in office over the last eight years, Walker has steadily consolidated power in the governors office. The new bills weaken the offices of governor and attorney general and shift control back over to the Legislature.
Walker signed them during a press conference Friday afternoon, arguing that his Democratic successor will still be a powerful executive. He also criticized the hype and hysteria surrounding the debate.
There was some speculation that Walker would veto portions of the legislation, but in the end, he signed the SB 884 ― and two other bills ― into law, with no changes.
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Walker led GOP Coup in Wisconsin is successful (Original Post)
workinclasszero
Dec 2018
OP
I hope I live long enough to see the total destruction of the Republican party in the USA
workinclasszero
Dec 2018
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oasis
(49,378 posts)1. Walker can flush any hopes of ever becoming POTUS.
pecosbob
(7,537 posts)2. I would recommend that prominent Republican figures in Wisconsin
avoid public places for a while...
katmondoo
(6,455 posts)3. And the Republican's saw him as a role model, President for life
Most of this Countries problems stem from the Republican dominated control. They worked on this for 40 years, hopefully the Trumper will take them down. Trump and Scott Walker are the dream people the Repugs always wanted. They stole more elections then we knew at the time. I won't be alive to see the day we win it all back.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)4. I hope I live long enough to see the total destruction of the Republican party in the USA
Democrats in Wisconsin, Michigan and NC should start a holy crusade against the evil GOP dictators in their states and utterly destroy their anti American, unconstitutional, lawless party in 2020!
maxsolomon
(33,316 posts)5. The Census will lead to redistricting under a Dem Governor
The WI GOP isn't going to like it.