Nolan Out Loud: Whitmer's rebuke wasn't partisan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling a partisan foul because the state Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the law she's used to maintain unilateral control of the state is unconstitutional. The majority was made up of all justices who were nominated by the Republican Party.

But the bigger defeat was delivered by the full court in a unanimous decision. The majority was joined by all three Democratic nominated justices in a second ruling that Whitmer was obligated to get the Legislature's approval for extending the  initial Covid-19 state of emergency declaration, which she's done several times since the first, legislative approved one expired April 30.

The court declared all orders issued since that date are invalid because she blew off lawmakers..

The governor doesn't like to lose, and she's threatening she'll find other means of bypassing the Legislature and maintaining dictatorial control of the state.

Her supporters are trying to gin up hysteria that the citizens of the state are suddenly in danger because of the restoration of democracy.

But the Legislature has expressed willingness to work with her to place reasonable protections in place, and that's what the governor should do. 

Data refutes shutdowns

Data and science. Data and science. That's what we've heard ad nauseum to justify the harsh shutdowns in the name stopping the pandemic. The National Review looked at the statistics and found that with the exception of California, states that ordered extensive shutdowns fared no better than states that adopted a lighter touch. And for the most part, the virus had already started to ebb from its peak by the time the shutdowns took effect.

Trump sinking fast

President Donald Trump may be recovering from his bout of Covid-19, but his political health is deteriorating. A Reuter/Ipsos poll has the president down 10 points to Joe Biden following last week's disastrous debate performance. And a majority of voters say had he taken more precautions, he could have avoided the virus. Fox News has him down 14 points. 

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How ridiculous have zero tolerance policies become? Parents are suing a Louisiana school district after their son was suspended for bringing a BB-gun to class -- a virtual class he was attending from his own home. 

Wondering how your tax burden might change should the White House switch hands next year? Here's what to expect if Biden wins the election.

And if your tired of thinking about plagues and politics, here's the best historical dramas to watch on Netflix. 

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