Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers (D) said Sunday he’s considering “all options” to push back against efforts from state Republicans to limit his power before he takes office, including a potential lawsuit.
“I’m not making any promises one way or another but we’re looking at all options at the table,” Evers said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
“I need to stand up for the people of Wisconsin,” he continued. “There’s 2.6 million people that voted in this last election and they expect me to do that. So we’re going to pursue this.”
Evers, who narrowly defeated Gov. Scott Walker (R) in last month’s election, said he spoke with the governor over the phone to urge him to veto legislation from state Republicans meant to limit the power of the incoming Democratic state officials. – READ MORE