Coup
By Mitch Berg
WCCO-TV “political reporter” Caroline Cummings appears to be setting up to replace Esme Murphy one day.
Her reporting on the constitutional crisis brewing tomorrow might be a little more curious than your typical Esme Murphy tongue-bath for Democrats.
But not by much.
Of course, Steve Simon’s opinion is about as useful as being able to tie a cherry stem with h is tongue – Minnesota statute is modestly clear about what the actual quorum is.
When your Democrat friends ask what the GOP thinks their legal leg to stand on is, send them this:
Or, in the words of Minnesota’s last good SOS:
And the constitutions of both Minnesota and the United States are pretty clear about the notion of separation of powers. The executive branch doesn’t control the legislative branch.
And I have a hunch the DFL knows it.
So – why is the DFL working so hard to trash the separation of powers?
I’ll drop a theory tomorrow morning.
The GOP is showing up.
Le’ts see if the DFL can read the room.
UPDATE: So, I started writing this piece on Saturday.
On Sunday, the DFL answered my final question:
No, they can not.
The party that two months ago claimed “January 6” – a riot by a bunch of unelected civilians – was a threat to democracy. Today, it’s an actual party, trying to act in its official capacity.
For my money, that’s a lot worse.
January 13th, 2025 at 7:45 am
Thanks, Mitch, for keeping a jaundiced eye on all this and writing about it. And thanks to the GOP for acting like a real opposition party.
A real insurrection indeed. A side effect of Wally’s candidacy is that MN has not quite gone back to being a full member of flyover country that the coasts ignore. I see this all making the national news starting via conservative blogs (not just Ed Morrissey and David Strom).
January 13th, 2025 at 9:49 am
WCCO-TV?
What’s that?
Oh…
Gosh, it’s kinda cute that there are still a few old people in Minnesota who watch antenna TV.
January 13th, 2025 at 11:38 am
Harrumph. I just looked it up and Minnesota law is clear that a quorum consists of “a majority of those qualified and present.” 67 is twice the number needed and can then govern as they please. Also, I have recall petitions (for nonfeasance) ready for my DFL reps and will start seeking the 25 signatures needed Tuesday night. If necessary.