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The modern Republican party is hurtling towards fascism

We are witnessing the logical culmination of win-at-any-cost politics – and Donald Trump has encouraged it

The Guardian - US

‘They created this’: are Republicans willing to lose elections to retain their abortion stance?

The right has, for decades, relied on abortion to rally their conservative base, but now their unified policy is flagging

The Guardian - US

Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest's political influence

Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there

The Independent UK

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Editorial: Wisconsin voters made it clear they want their abortion rights back

An unabashed abortion rights supporter won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week in a stunning 11-point victory over a conservative antiabortion judge. Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s defeat of former state Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly gives the court a liberal majority for the first time in…

Los Angeles Times

Protasiewicz defeats Kelly in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court, switching control of the court to a 4-3 liberal majority

Janet Protasiewicz defeated Daniel Kelly in the nonpartisan general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 4, 2023. Protasiewicz’s election means the balance of the court will switch from a 4-3 conservative majority to a 4-3 liberal majority for the first time in 15 years.

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Republicans are a mess right now, and voters know it. Does the party?

The GOP is internally divided, filled with self-serving carnival-barkers, and beholden to cruel positions that appall most voters

The Guardian - US

Progressives tout string of wins across US as template for Democrats

Victories in Chicago and St Louis, plus a key judicial race in Wisconsin, argue against tacking to center, leftwingers say

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Commentary: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election should never have happened

On Tuesday, Janet Protasiewicz defeated Dan Kelly for a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. At $42 million, it was the most expensive state Supreme Court race in our nation’s history. The outcome swings the Wisconsin court’s majority away from a textualism and originalist orientation and toward more purpose-driven or evolving…

Chicago Tribune

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On March 31, the Florida House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 31 (HJR 31), a constitutional amendment that would make elections to the state’s 67 school boards partisan..

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Democrats won a vital Wisconsin judgeship. But voting rights aren’t safe

Until we address gerrymandering nationwide, the good news from Wisconsin could be a temporary victory

The Guardian - US

Tennessee Three — minus one— expelled

Their expulsion is a petty act of revenge from Republicans who refuse to accept the will of the voters

Salon

At the Races: Cheese stakes - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Wisconsin GOP wants to impeach new judge

Even other Republicans decried using "impeachments to overturn elections"

Salon

First Thing: Trump most popular Republican despite indictment

Hours after his court appearance, it was clear the political calculus remained unchanged. Plus, can ChatGPT make me healthier, happier, more productive?

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Progressives get energy boost after Chicago and Wisconsin elections

"Everybody needs to understand this...Abortion rights are a winning issue."

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Catch up on results from one of the biggest election days of 2023

Welcome to the Thursday, April 6, Brew.

Salon

MAGA's no good, very bad week

MAGA is having a no-good, very bad week, as Marjorie Taylor Greene learned when her NYC "protest" collapsed

Reason

Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Say Hello To Caperton v. Massey

The candidate, who spoke about her "values" on abortion and gerrymandering, received substantial financial support from donors who lobby for those two key issues.

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Progressive-Backed Candidate Wins Seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court

Abortion and gerrymandering are likely to be on the court's docket in the near future, and Janet Protasiewicz ran unabashedly to the left on both issues. Is this the best way to decide contentious topics?

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Trump isn’t Republicans’ only headache

Republicans have a big problem. No, not the guy who got indicted. At least not directly.

Salon

GOP "sour grapes" over Wis. election

"This was the most deeply deceitful, dishonorable, despicable campaign," defeated right-winger claims

The Guardian - US

Wisconsin senate supermajority win gives Republicans impeachment power

Republicans control 22 of 33 senate seats, giving them necessary votes to impeach officials including Democratic governor

Salon

Wis. court win has "huge implications"

"This election was a sound rejection of MAGA extremism," progressive says

Tribune News Service

Democrats savor Wisconsin win to blunt Republicans on abortion, vote map

A flip of the Wisconsin Supreme Court gives Democrats an opening to use legal challenges to try to undo decades of Republican policies—with abortion access and election law high on their wish list.

The Guardian - US

Liberal judge’s Wisconsin supreme court race win shows a shake-up in US politics

Victory will have profound consequences for abortion and voting rights in the state as Democrats get serious about down-ballot races

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