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(146,241 posts) Wed Nov 13, 2024, 07:54 AM Nov 13

Blue state resistance builds against Trump [View all]

Source: Axios

3 hours ago

A week after the election, Democratic governors and attorneys general are sharpening plans to become the de facto blue state resistance to a second Trump term.

Why it matters: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday the creation of the Governors Safeguarding Democracy organization as a leading voice against President-elect Trump's policies — and to provide a playbook for other governors seeking to push back.

Driving the news: The effort will counter threats on state democratic institutions — including independent judiciary, executive agencies and electoral system — largely through legal action.

"What we are doing is pushing back against increasing threats of autocracy fortifying the institutions of democracy that our country and our states depend upon," Pritzker said.
The rollback of environmental regulations, immigration politics, attacks on reproductive rights and "any threats to our democracy that come from any president or from foreign powers" are foremost in mind, Polis added.

The big picture: Democratic state officials across the nation are wary of another Trump presidency and pledged to play an adversarial role, just as they did in his first term.

In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session for Dec. 2 to "safeguard California values and fundamental rights" before Trump takes office.
In Washington state, Attorney General Bob Ferguson's team has studied Trump's campaign promises and Project 2025 to prepare lawsuits to block federal actions.
In Colorado, Polis promised to protect the "Free State of Colorado."
In Arizona, Attorney General Kris Mayes said she "can't imagine a single Democratic attorney general in this country that won't be involved in fighting unconstitutional behavior."

In Minnesota, Attorney General Keith Ellison said if Trump "violates the rights of people, we're gonna sue. It's simple as that."

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Blue state resistance builds against Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 13 OP

Thanks for the info..... Lovie777 Nov 13 #1

Until Trump OhioTim Nov 13 #2

So, do we roll over? Magoo48 Nov 13 #14

The Dem candidates in the NJ governor's primary no_hypocrisy Nov 13 #3

"We're gonna sue..." Great, so we're relying on the 'justice system' again to protect us? jvill Nov 13 #4

So what's your learned advice? nt babylonsister Nov 13 #5

I 'at my old age' was thinking... Dan Nov 13 #8

All the Simpering NPR reporter could say tonekat Nov 13 #9

You just want to bash your head against the wall Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #11

That's not Navy ranks Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #15

That's a good question......... but did it need to be so snide? jaxexpat Nov 13 #13

Justice system ain't protecting shit johnnyfins Nov 13 #6

Glad I moved from Florida to California Chalco Nov 13 #7

The most disrespectful thing you can do dickthegrouch Nov 13 #20

You live up to your nickname. Congrats! Chalco Nov 14 #22

Don't count on AG Josh Kaul of WI. He's as milk-toast as Garland. Sorry for bashing one of our own. Firestorm49 Nov 13 #10

I disagree. Josh Kaul is tough, and one of the most intelligent AG's we've ever had. Greybnk48 Nov 13 #12

Maryland oberle Nov 13 #16

We are not helpless unless we accept the role of victim...don't...just don't PortTack Nov 13 #17

California is in the crosshairs of TFA's revenge Zorro Nov 13 #18

We should be writing all our R Congress Critters KS Toronado Nov 13 #19

I'm encouraged that the Dem governors are organizing MadameButterfly Nov 13 #21