The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal published on Sunday a hard-hitting article condemning the Republican “feat” of challenging the president-elect Joe Biden
Joe BidenCotton breaks with conservative colleagues who will oppose Trump’s electoral vote count to give Nunes the Freedom MedalVictory of the Electoral College, warning that the measure could cause permanent damage to the country and the party.
“The Electoral College move will not work this week because House Democrats will not agree, but imagine if Republicans ruled the House and did so. Eighty-one million Americans who voted for Biden would lose their rights under an internal scheme. The political response would be volcanic, and understandably, ”wrote the editors.
More than 100 members of the House and at least 12 senators said they would formally object to the Electoral College count on Wednesday, citing the 1887 Electoral Counting Act.
The Journal’s editorial board considered the Republican attempt “unconstitutional”, saying the law does not give Congress “the ability to question” the decision of state voters.
“By extending this law to a party exercise, Republicans are also giving Democrats more ammunition to use in their campaign to overthrow the Electoral College in favor of a direct popular vote,” he wrote. “This is the fire that Republicans are playing with, no matter what their political calculation.”
The council noted that two of the Republican senators leading the charge, Senator Josh Hawley
Joshua (Josh) David HawleyCotton breaks with conservative colleagues who will oppose the counting of electoral votes McCarthy says he supports efforts to challenge the results of the Electoral College Republican Party senators face criticism in the wake of the challenges to vote for the Electoral College MORE (Mo.) and Sen. Ted Cruz
Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzCotton breaks with conservative colleagues who are opposed to counting electoral votes Republican senators face criticism in the wake of the voting challenges of the Electoral College Bipartisan group of senators: The election is over MORE (Texas), are seen as potential candidates for the presidency of 2,024.
“But the cost of this showboating will be more political cynicism and a precedent that Democrats will certainly exploit after a tight future election,” wrote the editors.
The attempt is also a “bad political strategy” to return the Republican Party to power in four years, they added.
“By yielding to Mr. Trump, the Republicans are helping him divide the party and remain a potential creator of kings. This could undermine what should be your chance to retake the House in 2022 ”, wrote the council. “As for 2024, good luck trying to woo your support. He could run again for the nomination or, if he lost, run out of spite as a candidate for a third party and guarantee victory for Kamala Harris
The inauguration of Kamala HarrisBiden will include ‘presidential escort’ to the White House, Trump’s virtual parade, Biden faces new direct confrontation in Georgia Harris: Trump’s call Georgia shows a ‘voice of despair’ MORE. “
The “main culprit” behind the change is President Trump
Donald TrumpCotton breaks with conservative colleagues who will oppose Trump’s electoral vote count to give Nunes the Medal of Freedom: reports Hogan says lawmakers “scheme” to overturn election results “mocks our system” MORE, according to the editors of the Journal, “who refuses to accept responsibility for the defeat”, even after courts across the country have rejected attempts by their lawyers to challenge the results.
“Remember that he also claimed that the Iowa caucus result was stolen in 2016, when he lost to Ted Cruz,” wrote the board. “He is now weaving conspiracy theories and electoral falsehoods daily in Twitter. He does not seem to care about the damage he does in promoting the myth of his victory. The damage is spreading as Trump pressures other Republicans to take up his lost cause. “
The editorial board concluded by noting that there was some “good news” in the disaster – Republicans who advocate “adequate constitutional conservatism”.
“Credit also to senators Mitch McConnell
Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellCotton breaks with conservative colleagues who are opposed to counting electoral votes. McCarthy says he supports efforts to challenge the results of the Electoral College. Senate to swear in six new legislators at the 117th Congress MORE meeting (R-Ky.), John Thune
John Randolph ThuneCotton breaks with conservative colleagues who oppose counting electoral votes Senate Democrats berate Republican Party colleagues who say they oppose Electoral College results 11 Senate Republicans say they oppose Electoral College results Wednesday MORE (RS.D), Ben Sasse
Senators Ben SasseGOP face criticism in the wake of the voting challenges of the Electoral College. Cruz says people who accuse him of sedition need to ‘calm down’ Toomey and Murkowski to oppose the Republican Party’s effort to challenge the election results. MORE (R-Neb.), Roger Wicker
Roger Frederick WickerBipartisan group of senators: the election is over. Southwest Airlines says it will not lay off workers after Trump signed a bailout bill, former Mississippi governor William Winter dies at 97 more (R-Miss.), Sr. (Pat) Toomey (R-Pa.), Among others, who seem willing to support the election result as the Constitution advises. Your votes this week will look even better in light of the long history. “