This is how the gop takes control when they are the majority. Just change the rules to be in their favor to do what they want.

[bongsaway]

Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes​

When we talk about gun control all we hear are there are already plenty of laws about gun control we don't need more. However, when a law stands in the way of what the gop wants to accomplish, just change the law is their motto and this story is the perfect example.

But a potential new line of disagreement has opened. In setting the agenda for the Legislature’s ongoing special session, Gov. Greg Abbott asked lawmakers to grant this authority to the attorney general with a constitutional amendment, after Texas’ highest criminal court ruled in 2021 that the state constitution bars the agency from unilaterally inserting itself into criminal cases.

The state constitution bars it....who cares, we'll change it to get what we want and this is how the gop stays in control of states where they are the majority.

Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes

A similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might clash over whether to approve the new bill along with a constitutional amendment.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Old 'N Chill]

Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes​

When we talk about gun control all we hear are there are already plenty of laws about gun control we don't need more. However, when a law stands in the way of what the gop wants to accomplish, just change the law is their motto and this story is the perfect example.

But a potential new line of disagreement has opened. In setting the agenda for the Legislature’s ongoing special session, Gov. Greg Abbott asked lawmakers to grant this authority to the attorney general with a constitutional amendment, after Texas’ highest criminal court ruled in 2021 that the state constitution bars the agency from unilaterally inserting itself into criminal cases.

The state constitution bars it....who cares, we'll change it to get what we want and this is how the gop stays in control of states where they are the majority.

Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes

A similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might clash over whether to approve the new bill along with a constitutional amendment.

www.yahoo.com

They know they can't win legitimately, they have to cheat, lie, change laws, ignore laws, threaten violence, get out their Sharpies and change boundaries, etc. We know who to thank when this country crumbles and our people suffer, die, or flee for their own safety. Sad to see the spineless cowards work their sleaze.

 

[NatMorton]

This is done by both sides. Perhaps the most blatant example in my very blue state were the games Democrats played in the 2000s with how MA Senators are replaced.

In 2004, MA law called on the state's governor to select a replacement US Senator should one ever be needed. Also in that year, John Kerry stood a chance of winning the Presidency and Republican Mitt Romney was governor. Faced with the prospect of a Republican choosing Kerry's replacement, 'It's unfair to not let the people choose their elected officials!" was the cry from the veto-proof majority of Democrats in the State House, so the law was quickly changed to require that a special election be held to replace a Senator.

Fast forward to 2009, an Obamacare is hanging by one vote in the US Senate. Shortly before the final vote, Senator Kennedy dies, leaving the Democrats one vote short with no time to hold a special election before the final vote. "Our state cannot be without its full representation at such a crucial time!" was the new cry from the Democrats in the MA State House, and voila, the law was quickly changed back, allowing Democratic Governor Patrick Deval to choose a Democratic replacement in time for the Obamacare vote.

Majorities must remain "flexible."

 

[humbolt]

This is done by both sides. Perhaps the most blatant example in my very blue state were the games Democrats played in the 2000s with how MA Senators are replaced.

In 2004, MA law called on the state's governor to select a replacement US Senator should one ever be needed. Also in that year, John Kerry stood a chance of winning the Presidency and Republican Mitt Romney was governor. Faced with the prospect of a Republican choosing Kerry's replacement, 'It's unfair to not let the people choose their elected officials!" was the cry from the veto-proof majority of Democrats in the State House, so the law was quickly changed to require that a special election be held to replace a Senator.

Fast forward to 2009, an Obamacare is hanging by one vote in the US Senate. Shortly before the final vote, Senator Kennedy dies, leaving the Democrats one vote short with no time to hold a special election before the final vote. "Our state cannot be without its full representation at such a crucial time!" was the new cry from the Democrats in the MA State House, and voila, the law was quickly changed back, allowing Democratic Governor Patrick Deval to choose a Democratic replacement in time for the Obamacare vote.

Majorities must remain "flexible."

Yeah, but pointing out hypocrisy doesn’t count. Morally and intellectually superior people are excluded from any hypocrisy due to their superior nature. In short, “Yes, I may do it too, but you lack any standing to point it out. Now go play in the mud, or whatever it is you people do.”

 

[j brown's body]

This is what authoritarians do to maintain the veneer of democracy.

Hungary's Orban is a good example of this.

And this is merely a part of it.

US judge blocks Trump administration from overhauling federal elections

The block included requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

www.reuters.com