Dominion's lawsuit, filed in federal court in the District of Columbia, is among the first major signs of fallout for the former president's allies and the failed effort to subvert the 2020 election that ended with a Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob that claimed the election had been stolen. … [Read more...] about Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani over election claims
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GOP Rep. Kinzinger: ‘Majority’ of GOP Would Have Voted to Impeach Trump in a ‘Secret’ Vote
“And, you know, you look at maybe there were 10 of us that voted to impeach,” he added. “I think there were well over a majority of Republicans that had there been a secret ballot would have voted for it. Look, they all have their own reasons. I don’t blame anybody for how they vote. But here’s the bottom line question — Liz Cheney showed a vote of conscience, right? There is nobody that took the vote to impeach that that was easy for. And are we really going to punish somebody for getting somewhat out of whatever you think the Donald Trump party is today?” … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Kinzinger: ‘Majority’ of GOP Would Have Voted to Impeach Trump in a ‘Secret’ Vote
Arizona Republicans still backing Trump are on the wrong path
Many in the GOP have made the choice that even though Trump is out of office they will maintain his "election fraud" lies -- as GOP Sen. Rand Paul did Sunday morning on ABC's "This Week." They will punish those not loyal to Trump and refuse to criticize his incitement of an insurrection. This is today's GOP. How exactly are we to find "unity" with a party still more concerned with loyalty to a twice-impeached president than with doing the right thing for our nation? … [Read more...] about Arizona Republicans still backing Trump are on the wrong path
Republican Senator Rob Portman to Retire in 2022
Aside from retirements and the course of national events during the early days of the Biden administration, the key factor in 2022 Senate races is likely to be how Republicans deal with the ruptures caused by Trump as he fought to overturn his loss of the presidency — and perhaps as he fights to regain it going forward. … [Read more...] about Republican Senator Rob Portman to Retire in 2022
Capitol Police tribute turns political
The House Democratic Caucus, led by Rep. Hakeem JeffriesHakeem Sekou JeffriesUS Chamber of Commerce to stop supporting some lawmakers following the Capitol riots Lawmakers mount pressure on Trump to leave office Sunday shows - Capitol siege, Trump future dominate MORE (N.Y.), said it was not responsible, according to a spokeswoman. But Democrats have slammed Trump and his congressional allies for pushing a false narrative that the election was stolen from Trump and for trying to block Congress’s certification on Jan. 6. … [Read more...] about Capitol Police tribute turns political