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.
Oh, I have that here somehwere, let me see . . . uhh . . I think it’s under these papers here . . one second . . . ahhhhhh . . Yeah . . . yep . . .okay here it is. *ahem*
“We’re complete fucking assholes.”
The only justification that makes sense is “See that ‘R’ after our names? That’s why”. And some judges would allow that.