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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHouse Democrats draw the line: No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who questioned the
electionFreshman Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat, has begun turning to an unusual source when trying to decide whether he wants to work with a Republican he thinks makes a good point during committee hearings: Google.
The Massachusetts lawmaker says he knows his constituents want him to work across the aisle, but he's drawing a sharp red line at working with Republicans who voted not to certify the Electoral College results as part of then-President Donald Trump's failed bid to overturn his election defeat.
If a quick search produces evidence that one of his Republican colleagues refused to acknowledge President Joe Biden's win, he said, I kind of throw cold water on the whole thing, adding that while he doesn't like political litmus tests, "insurrection against the United States government qualifies.
The Massachusetts lawmaker says he knows his constituents want him to work across the aisle, but he's drawing a sharp red line at working with Republicans who voted not to certify the Electoral College results as part of then-President Donald Trump's failed bid to overturn his election defeat.
If a quick search produces evidence that one of his Republican colleagues refused to acknowledge President Joe Biden's win, he said, I kind of throw cold water on the whole thing, adding that while he doesn't like political litmus tests, "insurrection against the United States government qualifies.
[link:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-democrats-draw-line-no-bipartisan-cooperation-republicans-who-questioned-n1261015|
They are absolutely right on this. If you wanted to overthrow the result of a free and fair election you do not get to play lawmaker with the people who did not engage in treasonous behaviour and enabled a violent insurrection against the key institutions that safeguard democracy.
As we would say in the UK. 'Oy, fascist. Do one. '
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House Democrats draw the line: No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who questioned the (Original Post)
Soph0571
Mar 2021
OP
Election have consequences. The refusal to recognize a fair and legal election should have
Arkansas Granny
Mar 2021
#2
I don't like the words "questioned the election" as it makes the Dems sound authoritarian
RAB910
Mar 2021
#3
A bonus: trying to cooperate with those dirtbags would have been a waste of time anyway.
Girard442
Mar 2021
#4
Yes to this. No dealing with people who don't even believe in the Constitution.
flying_wahini
Mar 2021
#5
You know, maybe I am unreasonably picky, but I see no value in trying to work with people whose
niyad
Mar 2021
#6
If you don't want to play "democracy" just don't fucking play if you can't follow the rules.
world wide wally
Mar 2021
#9
The Wizard
(12,552 posts)1. Republicans are a cult.
They don't bargain in good faith. Their kowtow to the toxic orange guy is all you need to know. Has Mitch McConnell ever been honest?
Arkansas Granny
(31,537 posts)2. Election have consequences. The refusal to recognize a fair and legal election should have
consequences, as well.
RAB910
(3,533 posts)3. I don't like the words "questioned the election" as it makes the Dems sound authoritarian
and frankly, it's not accurate. It should say the Democrats draw the line. No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who disputed the election
Girard442
(6,087 posts)4. A bonus: trying to cooperate with those dirtbags would have been a waste of time anyway.
flying_wahini
(6,679 posts)5. Yes to this. No dealing with people who don't even believe in the Constitution.
Why waste your time?
niyad
(113,701 posts)6. You know, maybe I am unreasonably picky, but I see no value in trying to work with people whose
supporters want to kill me.
Wounded Bear
(58,757 posts)7. K&R...nt
Hekate
(90,927 posts)8. That's intelligent. I hope it's widespread. nt
world wide wally
(21,758 posts)9. If you don't want to play "democracy" just don't fucking play if you can't follow the rules.