Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan seek payback by limiting the powers of incoming Democrats

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-in-wisconsin-and-michigan-defeated-in-november-seek-payback-by-limiting-the-powers-of-incoming-democrats/2018/12/03/393f478e-f72a-11e8-8c9a-860ce2a8148f_story.html

Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan, defeated in November, seek payback by limiting the powers of incoming Democrats
By Dan Simmons and Felicia Sonmez
December 3 at 7:37 PM

MADISON, Wis. — After being defeated at the ballot box last month, Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan are seeking to deny Democrats full control of state government, prompting a public outcry against the attempted power grab by national figures who include potential 2020 candidates Tom Steyer and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

In a scene reminiscent of the protests against the anti-union push by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) eight years ago, demonstrators rallied at the state capitol here Monday and repeatedly spoke out during a hearing on the GOP legislative package, which was introduced late Friday and is expected to come up for a vote as early as Tuesday.

“This is a lame-duck session, and here the legislature is abusing power,” state Rep. Katrina Shankland (D) said during the hearing, calling the move “a slap in the face of every voter who voted in record turnout in the midterms.”

In the hallways outside the hearing room, protesters chanted, “No mas Vos!” and “No more Walker,” referring to State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) and the outgoing Republican governor. More than 300 people had signed up to speak at the hearing, which legislative leaders expected to stretch on until late in the night.

The moves in both states have drawn comparisons to Republican efforts in North Carolina in 2016, when lawmakers pushed through legislation limiting the authority of the state’s Democratic governor-elect, triggering a legal battle that resulted in a loss for the Republicans.

In Wisconsin, the far-reaching proposal by Republican lawmakers would weaken the authority of Gov.-elect Tony Evers (D) and state Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul, who unseated their Republican opponents last month.

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[Rhiannon12866]

1. They no longer feel they have to work behind the scenes, this is blatant abuse

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2. Haven't they heard....

elections have consequences