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Maria S. Lazar: “We are looking at a court that is now 4 to 3. When I win, it…”

Featuring: Maria S. Lazar, Judge, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II

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Published | Video Starts at 02:29

If Taylor wins, liberals will hold a 5, 2 majority. How many of you are fired up to protect our democracy? All right. We are looking at a court that is now 4 to 3. When I win, it will stay 4 to 3. We're not changing its composition, but the three votes are so very important. Republicans around the state have expressed worry. The backlash to Donald Trump's presidency and political realignment have led to this losing streak. (02:29–02:36)

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Asserts that the current composition of the court is 4 to 3 and will remain so if she wins.

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