Tuesday's vote in Wisconsin follows legal squabbling over a political power play.
More Coverage“Welcome to the S— Show!” the state’s lieutenant governor, Democrat Mandela Barnes, said on Twitter. “Today’s episode has been produced by the Supreme Court and directed by the incomparable Speaker and Senate Majority leader duo. Buckle up, this one’s sure to disappoint!”After equivocating amid several days of legal wrangling, the state’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, sought Monday to postpone the primary until June.
Sanders was among those calling for a delay. “Let’s be clear: Holding this election amid the coronavirus outbreak is dangerous, disregards the guidance of public health experts, and may very well prove deadly,” he said in an election eve statement. “For that reason, our campaign will not be engaged in any traditional [get out the vote] efforts.
The Moores said they weren’t the only ones who considered it their responsibility to turn out Tuesday, pandemic or no.
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