Protesters flood Michigan capitol over move to limit power of newly elected Democrats

[Julian Englis]

Source: CBS

There were loud protests Wednesday in Michigan over what many say is a last-minute power grab by Republicans.

"I think that they are trying to take away our vote," one person told CBS News.

Demonstrators crowded the capitol Wednesday afternoon, opposing moves by GOP statehouse majorities to limit the authority of just-elected Democrats. Similar power plays in Wisconsin have faced the same reaction.

Both states have Republican governors for a few more weeks. They're being urged to sign a series of bills before incoming Democrats can veto them — all designed to give legislators greater say in things like campaign finance oversight, the timing of early voting and redistricting.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/protesters-michigan-capitol-alleged-power-grab-republicans-democrats-today-2018-12-12/

[iluvtennis]

1. Glad to see these protest. With them in spirit here from California.

[MsLeopard]

2. Go Michigan!

I, too, am from CA and want this populist movement to gain momentum.

[iluvtennis]

3. Protesters have taken over the rotunda at the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan

@girlsreallyrule, 12h12 hours ago

GO. GO. GO. Protesters have taken over the rotunda at the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan over the attempted power grab by the GOP. They are standing up against the #LameDuckMI majority and their unconstitutional attempt to diminish power of newly elected Dems. (via @ForOurFutureMI)

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