Sunday, December 4, 2016

Republicans Require Democratic Governor to Stand on One Foot

Madison, Wisconsin

In a rush to pass legislation before incoming Democratic Governor Tony Evers takes office in January, Republicans in Wisconsin have voted to require Evers to stand on one leg throughout his term in office.  The bill, aptly known as the One-Legged Balancing Act, has been criticized by Democrats as a blatant assault on Democracy, a desperate attempt by Republicans to limit the efficacy of the incoming Democratic Governor.  Republicans, however, vehemently deny that the bill had partisan motivations.  Here are some of their arugments: