Wisconsin Republicans ask newly elected liberal justice to not hear redistricting case

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature asked that the newest Democratic-backed justice on the state Supreme Court recuse herself from lawsuits seeking to overturn GOP-drawn electoral maps, arguing that she has prejudged the cases.

Republicans argue in their motions filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday and made public Wednesday that Justice Janet Protasiewicz can't fairly hear the cases because during her campaign for the seat earlier this year she called the Republican-drawn maps “unfair” and “rigged” and said there needs to be “a fresh look at the gerrymandering question.”

“Justice Protasiewicz’s campaign statements reveal that her thumb is very much on the scale in this case,” Republicans argue in their motion with the court.

Protasiewicz, who was backed by Democrats in her winning election in April, never said how she would rule on a redistricting lawsuit. She never committed to recusing herself from hearing the case. Her win gave liberals a 4-3 majority on the court.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-republicans-ask-newly-elected-145239303.html

[ColinC]

1. In this case a WWRD philosophy should be in play

What would republicans do if the shoe was on the other foot 🤔

[Zambero]

2. Let's ask Mitch and Clarence for their opinion

After all, their integrity is "unquestioned".

[raising2moredems]

5. No f-ing kidding

Just shows you what a joke what passes for the "r" part these days really is. Uncle Clarence will only recuse himself when he's dead. Providing Ginny can't figure out how to forge "his" vote.

[AllyCat]

3. Their thumbs have been on the scale since 2010.

Phuck ‘em.

[Jamke]

4. What a joke

Republicans in WI are so corrupt worthless little babies I have nothing but contempt for their crocodile tears.