Wisconsin Republicans' bid for supermajorities in doubt | WUWM 89.7 FM
A Republican push to gain a veto-proof majority in Wisconsin's Legislature appeared doubtful in Tuesday's election. The GOP was hoping a big night could put them in position to rewrite state law at will even if Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won a second term. Republicans needed to flip five seats in the Assembly and just one in the Senate to gain a two-thirds majority in each chamber. But unofficial returns showed Republicans trailing in the handful of key races they needed. Staving off the supermajorities was essential for Democrats.