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Ben Wikler: “Scott Walker calls a special session at the legislature…”

Featuring: Ben Wikler, Democratic | Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Ben Wikler Reflects on His Tenure as Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Hello Mergetag Podcast

Published | Video Starts at 38:03

Just for those who don't live in Wisconsin. Yeah. Yeah. So 2018, Governor Eavers wins. Democrats sweep every statewide race for the first time since 1982. Immediately, Scott Walker calls a special session at the legislature. They pass a lame duck power grab, like suite of bills to claw power back from the Governor and Attorney General. Robin Voss, you know, sends those to Scott Walker's desk. They get signed. 20, 20 cycle rolls in. There was a period where the polling was completely out of whack. (38:03–38:12)

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Asserts that Scott Walker called a special session to pass bills reducing the power of the Governor and Attorney General.

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