Karofsky rips Trump lawsuit to throw out votes, conservatives raise questions about some absentee ballots

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky on Saturday ripped Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking to throw out 221,000 votes in heavily Dem Dane and Milwaukee counties, accusing the president of trying to disenfranchise voters in Wisconsin’s most diverse communities. Meanwhile, conservative Chief Justice Pat Roggensack raised concerns about the absentee ballots collected in Madison parks more than a month before the Nov. 3 election. She likened the practice — dubbed “Democracy in the Park” — to early voting, which wasn’t allowed when the events were run. The court met for rare Saturday oral arguments in what looks like the president’s last

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Federal judge rejects Trump attempt to overturn Wisconsin election results

A federal judge on Saturday rejected President Trump’s attempt to throw out Wisconsin’s election results and allow the GOP-controlled Legislature to possibly appoint the state’s electors. Trump had argued decisions made in how the election was run usurped the Legislature’s authority in urging U.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig to overturn the results. But Ludwig ruled the record shows the selection of the presidential electors “was conducted in the very manner established by the Wisconsin Legislature.” Ludwig wrote it was “an extraordinary case” with a sitting president who lost reelection asking to set “aside the popular vote based on disputed issues

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Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers: Invite Wisconsinites to see Executive Residence holiday decorations honoring heroes and celebrating hope

 Decorations this year moved outside for visitors to enjoy safely during ongoing pandemic MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers announced today that holiday decorating at the Executive Residence is finished and ready for Wisconsinites to enjoy. This year, the Executive Residence will be decorated outside for families and visitors to drive, bike, or walk by to view the decorations safely. The decorations highlight the many stories and experiences of Wisconsinites, honor our service members, and celebrate hope for Wisconsin’s future. “Families across our state and country are adjusting to the pandemic to carry on their traditions

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Karofsky rips Trump lawsuit to throw out votes, conservatives raise questions about some absentee ballots

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky on Saturday ripped Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking to throw out 221,000 votes in heavily Dem Dane and Milwaukee counties, accusing the president of trying to disenfranchise voters in Wisconsin’s most diverse communities. Meanwhile, conservative Chief Justice Pat Roggensack raised concerns about the absentee ballots

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Federal judge rejects Trump attempt to overturn Wisconsin election results

A federal judge on Saturday rejected President Trump’s attempt to throw out Wisconsin’s election results and allow the GOP-controlled Legislature to possibly appoint the state’s electors. Trump had argued decisions made in how the election was run usurped the Legislature’s authority in urging U.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig to overturn

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