Scott Walker and Wisconsin GOP Being Sued For Rigging Elections

[J_J_]

As a result, Republicans captured almost two-thirds of the state assembly seats – despite the fact that Democrats actually won a majority of the votes.

http://www.ringoffireradio.com/2015/07/dems-received-most-votes-gop-received-two-thirds-of-seats-scott-walker-and-wisconsin-gop-being-sued-for-rigging-elections/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork

[Hekate]

1. About freaking time

KnR

[fasttense]

13. Amen. n/t

[Blue Owl]

2. K&R

n/t

[Fred Sanders]

3. Res Ipsa Loquitur - "the thing speaks for itself". 51% vote Democratic, GOP gets 67% of seats. WTF?

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[JustAnotherGen]

4. First it's a good thing

But second - what will come of this?

I'm in NJ and I've watched Christie get away with shit left and right. Will this be THE case that sticks? I hope so - and I hope so for the people of Wisconsin who have gotten the shaft from this guy.

[daredtowork]

31. This^^^

I believe this feeling fuels many of the political attitudes, views, and opinions of the Millennial generation. The response to perceived lack of democratic process and effectiveness is often less than democratic itself. Sometimes I worry about a new fascist movement gathering from all sides - simply as a cry to DO SOMETHING!

Much of the problem stems from ongoing ripples of Citizens United. Once money has bought the political process, the lack of public influence becomes blatant. Our ostensible representatives lose all respect for public input and barely tolerate the public presence with a yawn. They do whatever they want and act with impunity.

What will change this situation? Something has to change soon if we are going to remain a democracy

[spanone]

5. k&r...

[sadoldgirl]

6. Except for providing a little sunshine

I see no serious purpose in this, because
the WI supreme court has already decided
to protect Walker & Friends.

[Duval]

19. Yes, I heard that. But,

this is a way to get it out, so others can see it and talk about it. Maybe, just maybe, it'll make the news on MSM. I hope Ed, or Rachel, or Lawrence talks about this tonight.

[aggiesal]

22. The article doesn't mention if ...

the case was in the State Courts or the Federal Courts.

If state court, they your assumption may be correct.
If federal court, anything can happen.
Why hasn't the DOJ done anything about this? Do they have a any kind of jurisdiction?
How about the Federal Elections Commission?

Just asking.

[Fast Walker 52]

34. the case is being filed in a US district court

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/559c1a7be4b0a2650c6c39b3/t/559d3cece4b055d80315b356/1436368108480/Complaint.pdf

So maybe some hope for it.

[aggiesal]

36. This may completely remove Walkers' stooges from the decision ...

This is better news.

[2naSalit]

7. Hope it actually

changes the corruption, but I wonder if it actually will... may be too late for democracy and the general public.

[Gothmog]

8. This will be a fun lawsuit to watch

[lobodons]

9. Kathy Nicklous

Won't be surprised if Kathy Nicklous gonna be at involved as well.

[PeaceNikki]

15. This is about gerrymandering, not one fucking idiot in one county.

[Sancho]

10. Been happening in Florida for years....

maybe someone will catch the GOP this time.

[ananda]

11. Af far as I'm concerned, they WERE caught.

They were just allowed to go scot free.

[Sancho]

12. True...

they were certainly caught in Sarasota...the machines are hacked everywhere.

[ChiciB1]

14. Yeah, They Sure Were! But, NOTHING Has Been Done!

I as a poll watcher several times and each time "stuff" happened. When anyone questions anything the answers are vague or nonexistent. Even The Democratic Party here is much to the right of me and I stopped participating. Things could have gotten better since I stopped, but I hit my head against the wall too many times. It's very difficult living in this very RED County, ranked either 1, 2 or 3 in per capita income since I moved here. And as always my caveat, I'm not included in that income bracket by any stretch.

Christine Jennings just became the head of the local Democratic Party. She ran against in that famous election against Vern Buchanan which IMO and in many, many others was nothing short of a farce, but she ended up losing. However, she was once an "R" who actually was able to become the Democratic candidate over a long time more Progressive Democrat. Still, she has stuck with the local Party, but it's not an easy place to be a Democrat here. This county also elected Katherine "Cruella" Harris as our Congressional Rep., and IT WAS ALL ABOUT HER! Not sure what she's doing now, but don't really care. She was an absolute publicity seeker, posting all kinds of pictures of herself that one might call a certain type of modeling! Very weird.

I don't post like I once did, but from time to time come back to check things outs. DU has changed SOOOOO much over the years, but I remain a Liberal, and I SUPPORT BERNIE with a passion!

I already know what our very own Democratic Party will do to keep him down, but to me I MUST take a stand! Even now, so called liberals are coming out of the woodwork to "talk up Hillary" regardless of what "we the people" want. The time will come, I do believe this that it's all going to go POP! This country can't call itself a Democracy much longer if we don't reverse our course! I've been waiting much too long!

[Sancho]

24. My wife and I saw a DRE that switched votes in Clearwater...

we caused a fuss, reported it to the ES, demanded that it be impounded, and tried to watch it.

We were escorted out of the area by officers.

Believe me, I know that some of these elections are rigged. I don't think Scott won.

I clearly remember the Jennings/Buchanan. An analysis of the undervotes in an article by the American Statistical Association in the Chance journal concluded that Jennings won.

I'm sure it happens all over the country now.

[ChiciB1]

28. Yeah, When THEY Decided We Could Review

some ballots that had gone missing and other ballots, we were told we had to stand behind a roped off line. They let us "glimpse" said ballots, it was basically a JOKE! A farce really because even after that Jennings was asking for more $$ to hire even more lawyers to help with finding out about the undervotes. I think we were using ESS&S machines, but I do agree that the MACHINES can easily be hacked! I think it's actually been proven because a guy here in FL blew the whistle a long time ago. I can't remember his name but he did testify in D.C. as I recall vaguely.

So much for this Great Democracy!! Each year I find myself getting more and more cynical. And, there's NO WAY Rick Scott won without cheating. I knew Repukes who told me they would not vote for him. This from people I thought would Never NOT vote for him! They told me personally which was very interesting because they know how involved I've been with politics for so many years. Given this area, this is saying a lot about this very Red County!

[d_legendary1]

21. Or they simply don't work

Like in Palm Beach County and the City of Plantation.

[world wide wally]

16. It's hard to believe that the USA can't even fight back against this

A sad state of affairs indeed.

[Jimbo S]

17. Unfortunately, Walker has the best judges

that $$$ can buy.

[Duval]

18. First heard this on

Thom Hartmann! So glad you posted this J_J_!!

[murielm99]

20. Please read the article.

The issue is gerrymandering. It is an issue in many states, and needs to be addressed.

I hope this works for them.

[EEO]

23. The Republicans are only in control because of stolen elections.

And they are causing massive damage to our economy and society.

[Enthusiast]

32. +1!

[Bettie]

25. WI Supreme court

is 100% in Walker's pocket. Unfortunately, this case will go nowhere.

[dragonlady]

29. To be accurate, only 57%

But that's enough.

[WDIM]

26. Proving the election fraud that is happening everywhere.

Will be a great first step to restoring our democracy.
The next will be taking money out of politics.

[Faux pas]

27. All I can say is

[daredtowork]

30. Yes(!) nd I pray they prevail! nt

[Scurrilous]

33. K & R

[Uncle Joe]

35. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, J J.