A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Recount Tinfoil Hats and Other Insanities

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Lame ducks, federal subpoenas re: Michigan’s 2020 election, a Supreme Court hearing on ending democratic elections, another court hearing on the lawyers who pushed the BIg Lie in Michigan, a bizarre farewell speech from the top Republican in state government, and a new wrinkle in the Democratic Party’s plans to shift the presidential primary schedule – a shift that could mean even better news for Michigan.

And for the last few days Mark has been in the middle of some of some won’t-change-anything recounts … which are really an effort to shore up the BIg Lie conspiracy theories from 2020.

Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer sound off on all of these issues … and more

Some links to help you follow all the crazy:

  • Michigan board slams recounts as ‘frivolous,’ allows them to proceed – Detroit News
  • Michigan recounts of ballot proposals underway: Here’s why – Detroit Free Press
  • Georgia becomes major roadblock to Biden’s 2024 primary calendar plan – Axios Atlanta
  • Trump’s bad week is bad news for his comeback | CNN Politics
  • Georgia Runoff Election Results: Warnock Beats Walker – The New York Times
  • ‘Very lame lame duck’: Michigan lawmakers wrap up work for the year – Detroit Free Press
  • Michigan GOP’s reign in Legislature ends with a whimper: No spending deal | Bridge Michigan
  • Michigan Senate GOP leader warns of push for ‘one world governance
  • Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenas Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin officials for Trump communications in Jan. 6 probe – The Washington Post
  • Justice Department special counsel subpoenas Wayne County Officials – Detroit Free Press
  • North Carolina redistricting case before Supreme Court could lead to profound change – The Washington Post
  • How Right-Wing Groups Set the Stage for the Supreme Court to Rig Future Elections – Mother Jones
  • Sen. Gary Peters issues sweeping report on government’s COVID response – Detroit Free Press
  • Senate Dems’ victorious campaign QB reluctant to run it back – POLITICO
  • Midwestern House Dems push for leaders between the coasts – POLITICO

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