This is flying under the radar in the chaos: A Constitution of States Convention under Article V.
If just 6 more states sign on, it’ll be a Constitutional Crisis like we’ve never seen. 1/
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Today, a total of 28 states have signed on to hold a Convention of States under Article V.
A 2/3 majority (or 34 states) are required to make this happen. 2/
➡️ commoncause.org/issues/more-de…
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Very few know a Convention of States is backed by both the Koch’s and Mercer’s powerful special interests and money.
➡️ esquire.com/news-politics/…
Well, Hillary warned us... 3/
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In November 2017, Wisconsin voted to become the 28th state to call for an Article V Constitution of States. Again, only 6 more are needed for a Constitutional convention. 4/
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➡️ esquire.com/news-politics/…
Yesterday, the Mississippi state House overwhelmingly passed legislation for a Convention of States. It now moves to the state’s senate. If passed, only 5 more states are needed to sign on for a Constitutional Convention. 4/
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Other states in immediate danger of passing resolutions for an Article V Convention of States:
🔺Kentucky
🔺Iowa
🔺Minnesota
🔺Maryland
🔺South Carolina
🔺Pennsylvania
Call your state legislators, show up for hearings & protest. 5/
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States can & do rescind participation in the Article V Convention of States. Check your state & contact your State legislators. Ask them to block any attempt that will lead to a Convention of States or to rescind current applications. 7/
➡️ prwatch.org/news/2017/06/1…
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Nothing in the Constitution prevents a convention from setting its own agenda. This would be a disaster for American democracy. If the GOP is allowed to rewrite the Constitution, all bets are off.
🔹Call your state legislators
🔹Show up for hearings
🔹Protest
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