Lame ducks attempt a power grab

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In states they lost (Wisconsin and Michigan, most notably), some Republican lawmakers are rushing to limit the incoming Democrats’ power by passing lame-duck legislation.

Both parties are wrong having this “power grab” attitude. But the Democrats started it during Barack Obama’s presidency.

What goes around, comes around. George W. Kauffman

Sad. It’s clear that the Wisconsin GOP does not support full participation in a democratic society. Party over country seems to be driving every one of its proposals.

If you can’t get the vote, work to influence who votes seems to be their motives. Tom Kane

The reason Republicans hold a majority in Wisconsin to begin with is because of a horrendously gerrymandered district map. I fully expect them to “take back” all these toxic plans the second Gov.-elect Tony Evers leaves office. Mike Benson

Courts will have a field day with what Republicans are doing. Pure tyranny and Trump-style tantrum at its best. Jonathan Scott Spicer

Is anyone shocked that Republicans are doing this? The only way they have a chance of holding any power is to cheat the system. Blatantly.

The talking point here will be something to the effect of: “Is anything we're doing illegal? No. But you can bet we would be crying and whining if the Democratss tried to pull the same thing.” No, I am not shocked at all. Mark Smith

The actions lawmakers are taking in Wisconsin just show how dirty and corrupt the Republican Party has become. Never vote Republican unless you want your rights taken away. Jeff Sparks