Friggin' public and their friggin' Constitutional rights to hold elected officials accountable for stuff those officials do in office:
"I have never been a fan of recalls (of lawmakers) on either side of the aisle - especially for a vote," said [Republican state Assembly leader Jeff] Fitzgerald, referring to how single votes - such as passing legislation that strips public employees of most of their bargaining rights - can trigger recall efforts.(...)
When asked whether he would support recall-changing legislation this fall, Fitzgerald said:
"I think it's definitely something that we would look at and see if there is support from both sides of the aisle."
It's a real travesty that the public occasionally exercises their right to hold special elections when lawmakers do unpopular stuff.
Grrr.
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