House Democrats draw the line: No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who questioned the

[Soph0571]

election

Freshman 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.”

[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. '

[The Wizard]

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]

2. Election have consequences. The refusal to recognize a fair and legal election should have

consequences, as well.

[RAB910]

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]

4. A bonus: trying to cooperate with those dirtbags would have been a waste of time anyway.

[flying_wahini]

5. Yes to this. No dealing with people who don't even believe in the Constitution.

Why waste your time?

[niyad]

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]

7. K&R...nt

[Hekate]

8. That's intelligent. I hope it's widespread. nt

[world wide wally]

9. If you don't want to play "democracy" just don't fucking play if you can't follow the rules.