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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has just thrown a cold bucket of water on the Democrats’ latest scheme to allege some sort of electoral emergency by blocking Green Party candidate Jill Stein from the ballot. The case, filed by the Democratic National Committee—presumably in a fit of panic and wishful thinking—was swiftly brushed aside by the court, which, despite its nominally left-leaning majority, managed to see through the Democrats’ antics this time.
The Democrats claimed that since the Green Party doesn’t hold any statewide offices or have the necessary candidates to nominate presidential electors, Stein and her running mate should be barred from appearing on the general election ballot. This desperate move was not just about the Green Party but a blatant attempt to control the electoral narrative by sidelining competitors they deem “spoilers.” In essence, they wanted the court to do their dirty work and keep potential challengers from muddying the waters of their electoral hopes.
Now, one has to wonder—what defines a “spoiler”? The Democrats tend to toss this term around whenever a third party threatens to siphon off a few thousand votes from their base. In 2016, for instance, Stein garnered approximately 31,000 votes. With that vote tally, many believe she was directly responsible for helping Donald Trump flip Wisconsin, a feat not accomplished since 1992. While Trump took the state by a meager 24,000 votes, one must ask: Is it Stein’s fault the Democrats couldn’t convince more people to go for Hillary? Perhaps they should spend less time pointing fingers and more time earning back lost voters.
Not surprisingly, a DNC spokesperson expressed disappointment over the court’s ruling, claiming it was “crystal clear” that the Green Party violated the law. Apparently, following the rules only matters when it benefits the Democrats. The idea that a third-party candidate has no place in the political arena continues to bolster the narrative that Democrats would rather eliminate competition than engage with it. If they truly believe their policies resonate with the majority, why not face them head-on instead of using disqualification as a crutch?
On the other hand, Republicans in Wisconsin were clapping their hands with glee at this ruling. Wisconsin GOP Chairman Brian Schimming didn’t hold back in celebrating the dismissal, pointing out that the Democrats have a long history of silencing dissenting voices. This time, it seems their strategy backfired. Schimming emphasized that genuine persuasion is the name of the game. If Democrats want to win over voters, they’ll need to put their best foot forward, not resort to backdoor tactics designed to tip the scales in their favor.
As the election season ramps up, the battle lines have been clearly drawn. The Democrats are long past the point of showing frustration about losing ground, but instead of introspection, they have chosen to lash out at any competition. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision not only allows Jill Stein to remain on the ballot but also serves a reminder that in a free society, voters should have a choice—even if that choice makes the Democrats a little twitchy.
BREAKING: Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Democrats anti-Democratic attempt to throw green party Jill Stein off the WI ballot pic.twitter.com/nA0VT7gPlX
— Matt Batzel (@MattBatzel) August 26, 2024
