Staff Reports
Wisconsin State Assembly Leader Robin Vos finds himself once again under the scrutiny of a persistent group that just won't take defeat lying down. This time, it's a pro-Trump faction that's reigniting the flames of a recall effort against the Republican figurehead. They're not backing down, even going as far as petitioning the Wisconsin Supreme Court for an extension to address signature discrepancies from their initial failed attempt.
Trump supporters launch second recall attempt on Wisconsin State Assembly leader https://t.co/41DutvzLX7 https://t.co/41DutvzLX7
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 29, 2024
So, what's the bone of contention this time around? Well, according to the recall proponents, Vos is allegedly cozying up to the Chinese Communist Party and showing utter disregard for his constituents by hurling less-than-pleasant epithets their way. It's no wonder they're rallying against him, right? Vos hasn't exactly responded with poise either, reportedly dismissing the recall advocates as "whack jobs" and "morons." Not exactly the epitome of statesmanship.
However, Vos isn't taking these accusations lying down. He's on the offensive, challenging the legitimacy of the first recall petition with claims of widespread fraud. His legal team uncovered a slew of irregularities, including duplicated signatures, incomplete or incorrect information, and even instances where names were included without actual signatures. Some signatories turned out to be minors, and incredibly, Vos's own name was erroneously listed among them.
Now, the Wisconsin Elections Commission, a bipartisan body, is tasked with unraveling this mess. They hold the key to determining whether the second recall attempt boasts enough valid signatures to trigger a recall election. Another round of campaigning and voting could be looming on the horizon, potentially as soon as June if the winds blow unfavorably for Vos.
