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The list of the ways in which the GOP is attempting to restrict the vote is getting longer and longer in the state. Here are a few other highlights in case you are not keeping count. The WI GOP: Reduced the early voting period from 30 to 12 days. Further cut early voting opportunities by eliminating it on weekends and in the evening. Eliminated straight-ticket voting for all but overseas and military voters, adding to wait times at the polls. Required proof of residence when registering to vote, except for overseas or military voters. Barred the state from certifying statewide voter registrars (SDRs), meaning anyone who registers voters can only do so in a particular county where they’re certified. Made it harder for college students to use their IDs as proof of residence when registering to vote. Increased residency requirements from 10 to 28 days, except for presidential elections. Required that those who move within the state in the four weeks prior to an election vote in their old location not their new one. Eliminated the faxing or emailing of absentee ballots, except to overseas or military voters. Barred municipal clerks from returning absentee ballots to voters so they can fix mistakes. Required that an area for poll monitors be set up between three and eight feet from the table where voters "sign in." Hard to see this as anything other than a distinct trend.