“Putin Orders Change in Election Rules.” That was the headline in today’s New York Times above an article detailing how Vladimir V. Putin has ordered a change in the rules for parliamentary elections in Russia. The change, of course, will benefit Putin’s party, and, as the article noted, “insulate him from dwindling public support....”
What struck me was this echoes policy changes Republican legislators are pushing in Pennsylvania. Voter I.D. laws, changes in the allocation of electoral votes, gerrymandering--all are geared to minimizing Democratic Party gains and helping the party in power.
I wonder if the Republican legislators have sent a delegation to Russia for pointers. President Putin says his proposed changes will enhance democracy. We’ve heard that one before. Putin and PA Republican legislators--soul mates.
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