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The Importance of Democracy in the Midterm Elections
34:23 - 47:01 (12:37)
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the importance of democracy being on the ballot during the midterm elections and how citizens, especially Republicans, have become more involved in monitoring and working at the polls. They also touch on the potential controversies that may arise involving Wisconsin legislators during the elections.
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Republicans in Wisconsin have drawn aggressive gerrymanders that could give them veto-proof supermajorities in the state legislature.
34:23 - 38:23 (03:59)
Summary
Republicans in Wisconsin have drawn aggressive gerrymanders that could give them veto-proof supermajorities in the state legislature. There are concerns this will lead to a consolidation of power and limiting of voting rights.
ChapterThe Importance of Democracy in the Midterm Elections
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
Despite some skepticism, the majority of the electoral system works well and the more people become involved in the system, the less they will doubt it.
38:23 - 42:00 (03:37)
Summary
Despite some skepticism, the majority of the electoral system works well and the more people become involved in the system, the less they will doubt it. Skeptical Republican voters have become involved in the midterm elections, either to monitor or work at the polls.
ChapterThe Importance of Democracy in the Midterm Elections
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the issue of the lack of confidence in the electoral process, and how it impacts democracy.
42:00 - 47:01 (05:00)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the issue of the lack of confidence in the electoral process, and how it impacts democracy. They express concerns about people's participation and confidence levels in the election process.