Democrats are in a pickle in Minnesota. They lost seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives, winding up with what they thought to be a tie with the Republicans.
Each party won 67 seats–at least, they thought so. But in a typical fashion, the Democrats ignored electoral laws and illegally put forward an ineligible candidate, and after a challenge, he was disqualified from serving.
Then, in typical fashion, our esteemed Governor Tim Walz broke another law and called a special election earlier than was allowed by law. The Minnesota Supreme Court, dominated by Democrats, ruled against Walz’ order, ensuring that a special election couldn’t be held until March.
That leaves Republicans with a clear majority, and with that majority, they make up a quorum. The rules and laws on all this are unambiguous.
Not wanting to give Republicans a majority for even…
