Republicans Try to Oust Justice Abrahamson as Chief Justice, with Majority Vote to Lead Court.

Some things are just a little too obvious. 

While some have blamed the Justice Prosser problem on citizen voters, arguing for an appointed court, others want to get even with Prosser’s more liberal nemesis Shirley Abrahamson. Right now the courts chief justice is determined by seniority. That doesn't sit well with a very grateful GOP legislature, who are extremely comfortable with their conservative activist court. So...

Press release: Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) announced today he has authored a constitutional amendment that would change how Wisconsin’s Supreme Court chief justice is determined. The bill, LRB 2018/1, would modify the state’s constitution to require a peer election among the seven justices to select the chief justice, rather than being based on seniority.

“The leader of Wisconsin’s highest court should not simply be who has been there the longest,” said August. “The chief justice should be a consensus builder who has the respect of their fellow justices.”

You know, consensus building through intimidation, like choking another justice or threating to destroy their career. Jeezus, is this guy kidding?