{"id":2045273,"date":"2023-09-26T14:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-republicans-introduce-measures-to-withdraw-state-from-eric-ban-zuckbucks-in-elections\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T14:39:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:39:34","slug":"wisconsin-republicans-introduce-measures-to-withdraw-state-from-eric-ban-zuckbucks-in-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-republicans-introduce-measures-to-withdraw-state-from-eric-ban-zuckbucks-in-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"WI GOP Introduces Bills to Exit ERIC, Prohibit &#8216;Zuckbucks&#8217; in Polls."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwisconsin-republicans-introduce-measures-to-withdraw-state-from-eric-ban-zuckbucks-in-elections%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045273&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Wisconsin Takes\u2063 Steps to Secure Elections<\/h2>\n<p>Wisconsin is making progress in safeguarding its elections with new measures introduced by Republican legislators. These measures aim to prohibit private funding of elections and remove\u200d the state \u200dfrom the\u200b leftist-controlled \u2063voter-roll\u200b &#8220;maintenance&#8221; group known\u2063 as\u2064 ERIC.<\/p>\n<p>One of the \u200damendment&#8217;s co-sponsors, GOP Rep. \u200dTy \u2064Bodden, expressed his support,\u200c stating, &#8220;We all know Zuckerbucks played a terrible role in the 2020 election and\u2062 that must never be\u2064 allowed to happen\u2062 again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the past, bills attempting\u200c to restrict private money \u2062in \u200bWisconsin \u2063elections were\u200c vetoed by Democrat Gov.\u200c Tony \u200cEvers. However, by \u2063using the constitutional \u200camendment process, Republicans can bypass\u2063 Evers&#8217; opposition and let the voters have \u200cthe \u2062final\u200c say.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d proposed amendment\u200b seeks to \u200ccurb interference from private actors in the election \u2064process. \u200bDuring the\u200d 2020 election, nonprofits like the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) and the Center for Election Innovation and Research\u200c (CEIR) received hundreds \u200bof millions of dollars\u200c from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. These &#8220;Zuckbucks&#8221; were used to change election protocols and heavily \u2062favored Democrat-majority counties.<\/p>\n<p>Wisconsin received approximately $10.1 million in \u2062&#8221;Zuckbucks&#8221; from\u200b CTCL \u200cduring the \u200c2020 contest, with the majority going to Democrat-won cities. The \u200dconstitutional amendment aims to put an end to this practice\u2064 and prevent the perversion of the elections process.<\/p>\n<h2>Withdrawing Wisconsin\u200d From ERIC<\/h2>\n<p>In addition\u200d to the &#8220;Zuckbucks&#8221; ban,\u2064 another Republican-backed \u200bmeasure seeks to withdraw Wisconsin from ERIC. ERIC, also known as the Electronic\u200b Registration Information Center,\u200d is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-withdraws-from-democrat-operative-controlled-voter-registration-database\/\" title=\"Alabama Withdraws From Democrat Operative-Controlled Voter Registration Database\">voter-roll management organization<\/a> that prioritizes registering new voters \u200bover cleaning \u2063up existing voter \u2062rolls.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation introduced by GOP Rep. Ty Bodden\u200b and Sen. \u200dDuey \u200bStroebel aims to address concerns about \u2063voter data\u2062 security and lack of \u2064transparency. ERIC&#8217;s relationship with CEIR, a \u2064left-wing nonprofit involved in the\u2063 distribution of &#8220;Zuckbucks,&#8221; further raises concerns about partisan\u2062 influence in voter registration\u200b outreach.<\/p>\n<p>Several Republican election\u200d officials have\u200b already withdrawn their \u200cstates \u200bfrom ERIC and formed separate data-sharing pacts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabamas-new-voter-integrity-database-shows-states-dont-need-leftist-linked-eric-to-manage-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"Alabama's new voter integrity database proves that states can effectively manage voter rolls without relying on ERIC, a leftist-linked organization.\">manage voter rolls<\/a> more effectively. This growing list includes Alabama, Virginia, Ohio, and others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does disassociating from ERIC \u2064contribute to ensuring a fair and unbiased voter-roll \u200dmaintenance system in \u2063Wisconsin?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Distorting the integrity of our elections. It&#8217;s about time we put an end to the influence of private money and ensure that our elections are fair and transparent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The amendment aims to address concerns about the influence of private funding on elections. In the past, wealthy \u2062individuals and organizations \u2063have poured money into \u2062campaigns, leading\u2064 to an unequal playing field where candidates with\u2062 more financial resources have an advantage over others.\u200d By prohibiting private funding, Wisconsin seeks \u2062to level\u200b the playing \u200cfield and\u200b ensure that the voice of every citizen is heard, regardless of their financial backing.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the amendment seeks to remove the state from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-republicans-introduce-measures-to-withdraw-state-from-eric-ban-zuckbucks-in-elections\/\" title=\"WI GOP Introduces Bills to Exit ERIC, Prohibit 'Zuckbucks' in Polls.\">leftist-controlled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-denies-michigan-secretary-of-states-motion-to-dismiss-lawsuit-removing-26000-dead-registrants-from-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"Judge Denies Michigan Secretary of State\u2019s Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Removing 26,000 Dead Registrants From Voter Rolls\">voter-roll maintenance<\/a> group<\/a> known as ERIC. This move comes in response to concerns about the objectivity and fairness of the group&#8217;s \u200dactions. By disassociating from ERIC, Wisconsin hopes to establish its own independent system for voter-roll maintenance, free \u2063from any perceived biases\u2064 or external influences.<\/p>\n<p>These measures have\u200b garnered support from Republican legislators who believe that securing\u2062 elections is crucial for the functioning of \u200cdemocracy. They argue that without proper safeguards in place,\u2064 there is a risk of voter fraud and \u200dmanipulation which can undermine the legitimacy of election results. By taking these steps, Wisconsin aims to restore faith and \u2063trust in \u2063the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics of these measures \u200cargue that \u2063they\u200b are motivated by partisan interests rather than genuine concerns about election security. They\u2062 claim \u2064that \u2063by targeting private funding, Republicans are \u200battempting to limit \u200dthe\u200c resources available to Democratic candidates and favor their own\u200b party. Similarly, \u2062they argue that removing Wisconsin \u200bfrom ERIC is a political\u200d move designed to\u200b gain more\u200b control over the state&#8217;s voter rolls.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding\u2064 these measures, it is\u2062 clear that Wisconsin is taking steps to secure its elections. The debate over election security is a complex and contentious one, with valid arguments on both sides. Ultimately, the goal should be to ensure that \u2062every\u200b eligible citizen has the\u2062 opportunity to vote and that their vote counts. Finding the right balance between election integrity and accessibility is crucial for the functioning of a democratic society.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen \u2064how these measures will be implemented\u200d and their impact on future elections in Wisconsin. It is important for all \u2064stakeholders\u2062 to engage in open and constructive dialogue to address concerns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>. Ultimately, the strength of\u200d Wisconsin&#8217;s democracy depends on the fairness and transparency of its electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>As other states grapple with similar\u200b challenges, they can look to Wisconsin as an \u200dexample \u2062of taking proactive steps to \u200dsecure elections. The lessons learned from this experience can help shape \u2063future policies and practices, ensuring that the democratic process \u200dremains strong and resilient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wisconsin Republicans proposed measures to safeguard elections by banning private funding and exiting ERIC, a voter-roll maintenance group. They aim to prevent outside influence on elections. 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