Sixth GOP senator unlikely to attend Republican convention

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Source: The Hill

Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) said on Thursday that he was unlikely to attend the Republican convention in Jacksonville, Fla., next month, citing scheduling conflicts.

"Well, I have some things to do in Kansas that I got to do and unfortunately I didn't know what was canceled and what was not and whatever, and so I will probably not be," Roberts said when asked if he was going to the convention.

Roberts, who is retiring at the end of the year, is the sixth GOP senator to indicate they will not attend the Republican convention in Jacksonville, Fla., next month, where President Trump will formally accept the party's nomination.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) became the first senator to say they would not attend, citing concerns about the coronavirus. He was quickly followed by Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah).

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/506568-sixth-gop-senator-unlikely-to-attend-republican-convention

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"Well, I have some things to do in Kansas that I got to do and unfortunately I didn't know what was canceled and what was not and whatever ..." Roberts said

[madaboutharry]

1. Translation:

I am too cowardly to tell the truth and say that I don't want to be seen near Trump so I will say I have "a scheduling conflict" which everyone knows is code for "I don't want to be seen near Trump."

[NonPC]

5. Everyone is starting to beg off

Looks like more Repubs are recognizing that Trump is radioactive

[Mike 03]

2. "I have some things to do." That's a good one. I'll keep that excuse handy, because it's

short and requires no explanation.

Waiting for Martha McSally's excuse. Maybe she's still looking for that running shoe her dog stole last year.

[NonPC]

6. I agree with you

Maybe Doug Ducey will go in her place? Of course, no one has seen Ducey for 9 days and he's hoping no one has noticed.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

9. Yeah, wow, kinda like "I scheduled a shampoo & haircut that date, so I can't go". . . . nt

[bucolic_frolic]

3. "some things to do" is a lot better than actually doing your job, right?

[redstatebluegirl]

4. He must have to clean the bathroom, that is the excuse I used when I didn't want to

go out with someone who was pushing me.

[SledDriver]

7. Lying sack of shit

It's only the biggest event for repukes that happens once every four years and stars your good friend and your party's leader orange jesus, and "something came up" is what you're gonna go with?

[Wayoff]

8. Interesting that he just has to be in Kansas at the same time as the convention...

considering that he hardly ever steps foot in Kansas. I am not sure he could even find it on the map.

[C_U_L8R]

10. Republicans don't stand for much except themselves

The self-preservation is strong. If they could only put some of that energy and effort towards the common good.

[iscooterliberally]

11. I have to wash my hair....oh wait....

[KY_EnviroGuy]

12. Bunker practice. Lots of bunker practice like dear leader.

KY...........

[SWBTATTReg]

13. No wonder the republican senators are not showing up...look at what's happening in...

Tulsa after their convention. Record number of CV-positive cases popping up. Thanks, republicans! You literally are making people sick when you come to town!!

[NNadir]

14. He has to watch the wheat grow. n/t.

[Gore1FL]

15. "citing scheduling conflicts."

If only he could have predicted there would be a GOP convention in 2020.

[MojoWrkn]

16. He lies! He doesn't even live in KS!