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Minnesota voters elected a split state House. Republicans seized power anyway. (www.msnbc.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by dumples@midwest.social to c/msp@midwest.social
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cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/21882690

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24378813

Summary

In Minnesota's evenly split state House (67-67), Republicans have temporarily seized control by exploiting a judicial ruling that disqualified a Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) legislator, giving the GOP a 67-66 edge.

Despite the lack of quorum and an upcoming special election likely to restore the tie, Republicans unilaterally elected a speaker and are blocking another DFL candidate certified as the winner after a recount.

Critics label this a "coup," reflecting broader trends of minority rule and disregard for democratic norms.

Legal challenges are underway to restore balance.

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[–] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They are trying to start a civil war.

Americans aren't going to submit to their bullshit. They might cause a ton of damage but they won't succeed. Hopefully their bullshit stops non-violently, because it would suck to have to stop it violently.

[–] SoftTeeth@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Nothing will meaningfully improve until the rich fear for their lives