3 days ago
Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Green Bay Packers can't just change rules to win
While reading the story about U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden wanting to eliminate spring elections in Wisconsin because the GOP candidates keep losing, I couldn't help but think of the parallels between that story and the desire by the Packers to eliminate the tush push from NFL games ('Van Orden calls to end spring elections, May 23 and 'Packers' proposal fails, as 'tush push' stays,' May 22).
Both have the same approach: Can't win? Don't work harder to find a way to win, just change the rules.
Whether it's gerrymandering districts, eliminating the Government Accountability Board, changing voter ID requirements or attempting to make drop boxes illegal, it's clear the Wisconsin GOP will stop at nothing to keep or regain power.
No buts about it.
David Standridge, New Berlin
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U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden wants to change the rules again ('Van Orden calls to end spring elections,' May 23).
Instead, he should be changing his party's platform to match what the majority in Wisconsin wants. We've seen all sorts of underhanded tactics from the Republicans to keep their stranglehold on the state — gerrymandering, limiting the use of drop boxes and early voting and also limiting the governor's power.
Van Orden and other leaders need to realize that the purpose of their position isn't about holding onto power, it's about serving others, and by others I mean everyone.
David Mancl, West Allis
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