This is how the “left” operates – they never stop looking for ways to diminish opposition influence.   This is also reflective of why the “right” fails so miserably when fighting them.
When Democrats lose, they never concede.   They just change tactics to manipulate the playing field;  such is this current example.   It’s the same reason why Harry Reid changes the Senate Rules when they lose seats and their grip is diminished.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Days after a Republican was elected mayor of Annapolis, City Council members say they will revisit legislation that would strip the mayor’s office of much of its power.
Democratic Alderman Ross Arnett of Ward 8 tells The Capital he will introduce a charter amendment to move Annapolis to a council-manager style of government. The city manager would report directly to the City Council, not the mayor.
nder Arnett’s legislation, the mayor’s post would be largely ceremonial. The mayor would retain a single vote on the council. Arnett says the change would stabilize the city’s management.
If the measure is approved, it would mean the Democratic-dominated council would be removing the powers of the first Republican mayor elected since 1997.
Last week, Republican Mike Pantelides defeated Democratic incumbent Josh Cohen. (continue reading)