There is a little watched election tomorrow that could have big consequences. The makeup of that Court is currently 4-3 conservative with a conservative retiring, will give good insight to how much pull the Roe decision still has, and whether Wisconsin is moving more towards Michigan or Iowa. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/28/wisconsin-supreme-court-race-00089271
Weird that although the WI Supreme Court is supposed to be non-partisan, they use elections to choose the judges which means, of course, they are partisan.
Half do - more than I thought. Judicial Selection in the United States - A Special Report | Office of Justice Programs
Elected or appointed, it's partisan all the way down. Legislatures and the WH want judges who share their vision and policies. The other side acts all high and mighty and screams foul.
The more significant aspect of this is that if the liberal justice wins, Wisconsin Supreme Court will likely overturn the extreme gerrymandering done by the legislature.
Not sure if they allowed any early voting. I've been watching the weather today generally given the risk of severe weather including tornadoes in some areas of the country. Wisconsin is getting some storms and is forecast to get more throughout the day. It will be interesting to see if the weather impacts turnout.
Because we still had a right under the U.S. and Florida Constitutions until the summer of 2022. (Technically, we still have that right today, but the First DCA refuses to enforce it.) I don't think people realize just how much planning, time, effort, and money it takes to put together a successful citizens' ballot initiative.
just feels like the dem party has given up on Florida. don't understand it. OT I know. Happy to see Wiscy make a statement
The Florida Democratic Party is pretty useless. But as I've said before, you should expect a reproductive rights amendment to be on the ballot in 2024. And it won't be because the Florida Democratic Party did the work of getting it there.
Huge implications. SCOTUS ignored precedent, legislated from the bench, and now here is the consequence. Thank god for democracy!
Before you get your hopes up, Wisconsin Spring Election Results if the state senate open seat goes R the Rs have a supermajority and have impeachment power and it is speculated they will impeach Protasiewicz Wisconsin special election to fill open state Senate seat could give GOP supermajority, impeachment power | Fox News