But removal would allow Governor Evers to appoint another liberal jurist, which is why Republicans don’t plan to convict and remove Protasiewicz.
If, instead, the Republican-led State Senate chooses not to act on impeachment, Justice Protasiewicz is suspended but not removed.
If successful, Wisconsin Republicans will have created, in effect, an unbreakable hold on state government.
Wisconsin Republicans might, for the first time, show an ounce of restraint and refrain from taking this radical step against self-government.
Wisconsin Republicans might then face an angry and mobilized electorate in a presidential year.
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