.@BillHagertyTN has tweeted his opposition to the chaos and "angry mob" that attacked Congress. It's worth reminding him and others that they were egged on by Donald Trump's reckless and deceitful rhetoric.
I write the editorials, but I work with the editors of the publications to discuss, debate, challenge, tweak and edit and re-edit it. There were multiple drafts starting yesterday afternoon. The news cycle was ever-changing & a lot happened. \
"Backburn, Hagerty and others changed their minds after the U.S. Capitol went into lockdown on Wednesday as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building, demanding that Congress reject the results of the election." They condemned the violence, but not the POTUS. \
So, while it appears the attempted swayed them, Tennessee citizens are entitled to know their explanation for why they shifted.
I received more than three dozen letters in the last 12 hours condemning the for helping stoke this fire. They'll be posted in a little while. \
Just watched @LindseyGrahamSC ‘s very compelling remarks on the floor. The gist: you may not agree with the outcome, but you must accept a free and fair election result. That’s the American way. \
.@SenatorRomney shares that he knows it’s painful to lose, but you accept the American tradition of free and fair elections. \
An argument by the senators in their news release Saturday & one that just came in from @MarshaBlackburn is: "mainstream media" is ignoring voting irregularities. I want to share a few fact checks from @USATODAY showing news outlets are taking these concerns very seriously. \
"False claims about the election process are spreading online in wake of the 2020 vote. The USA TODAY Fact Check team is dedicated to verifying claims and fighting misinformation." via @ByEllaLee@USATODAY usatoday.com/story/news/fac… \
Two years ago, he decided to vote "present" when the Democrats took control of the House again. But Pelosi needed every vote she could get this time with a slimmer majority. She still would have won without his vote, but it's significant he voted for her. \
I am curious whether it's a part of a continuing progressive shift. Remember he wasn't so keen on voting for impeachment for Trump in 2019. Yet, in 2020, he voted to impeach the President. tennessean.com/story/opinion/… \