The discussion revolves around the recent events in Wisconsin, where the Republican-controlled state senate attempted to remove Megan Wolf, the director of elections for the Wisconsin Elections Commission. This move was considered illegal and unprecedented, as the Wisconsin Elections Commission is a bipartisan board with equal representation from Democrats and Republicans. Megan Wolf's job is to administer elections in a system where both parties have equal say, and her performance has been commendable.
The Republicans in the state legislature have been unhappy with her, leading to their attempt to remove her. This move was seen as a clear violation of her role and responsibilities. The lawsuit filed by the Attorney General on behalf of the Wisconsin Ethics Commission and Megan Wolf sought to block this removal.
The position of the Wisconsin Attorney General and the Wisconsin Ethics Commission is that Megan Wolf should still be in her office. The lawsuit was filed in Dane County, which is the county that Madison is in, and it is expected that the case will eventually reach the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Republican party's plan for 2024 is to make it harder to vote and easier to cheat. Megan Wolf's role in competently administering elections is seen as a threat to this plan. If the Republicans are successful in removing Megan Wolf, it raises questions about who would take over her responsibilities.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission was modeled after the Federal Election Commission at the federal level, which is meant to be an independent agency operating independently of political pressure from either party. If the Republicans succeed in their bid to remove Megan Wolf, it could lead to a chaotic administration of elections in Wisconsin.
There's also an update on the Republican's effort to impeach Judge Janet Protsewitz. This process is seen as an abuse of democracy and there's a concern that the Republicans are going to go forward with this, as they lack respect for the rule of law and the will of the electorate.
The recourse if she is impeached could involve both state and federal court cases. There's a possibility of a federal case if the state case litigates itself, like litigating an issue that looks unconstitutional.
In conclusion, the situation is unprecedented and very dangerous territory, with potential implications for the administration of elections in Wisconsin and the rule of law.
1. The Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature attempted a stunt to remove Megan Wolf, a nonpartisan elections official, which is considered illegal and without legal support.
2. Megan Wolf is the elections director of the Wisconsin elections commission, a bipartisan board that oversees election administration in Wisconsin.
3. The Wisconsin Senate's move to remove Megan Wolf was blocked by a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General on behalf of the Wisconsin ethics commission and Megan Wolf.
4. The lawsuit aims to get a declaratory judgment from the courts to clarify the legality of the situation.
5. The lawsuit filed was in Daye County, which is the county that Madison is in.
6. The lawsuit will go through the Wisconsin court system, starting from the trial court and eventually ending up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
7. There is no dispute over the facts of the case, and the legal question is straightforward.
8. The Republican party's plan for 2024 is to make it harder to vote and easier to cheat.
9. Megan Wolf has been competently administering elections, which is seen as a threat by the Republican party.
10. If the Republicans are successful in their bid to remove Megan Wolf, it would create uncharted territory in the administration of elections in Wisconsin.
11. There is a possibility that both state court cases and federal court cases could be brought to protect the Justice who won an election fair and square.
12. The Republican legislature exists and holds power only because of gerrymandering.
13. The Republican party's efforts to remove Megan Wolf and their plan to make it harder to vote and easier to cheat are seen as a contrast to the efforts of Mark Elias and his team to protect democracy across the country.