Beyond the state's all-Democratic congressional delegation, there are a few Bay State natives who will have a measure of influence on the Biden administration.
Congressman Stephen Lynch
Congressman Stephen Lynch has “significant concerns” about security around the US Capitol ahead of next week’s planned inauguration, which is a potential target of domestic terror groups threatening armed resistance in Washington, D.C., and other cities beginning this weekend.
Lynch was briefed on the security threats and the planned federal response on Monday night.
“I am concerned about the situation at the Capitol,” Lynch told the Reporter on Tuesday. “There are significant concerns regarding what might take place.”
Analysts who briefed Lynch told him that “four extremist groups were calling for an armed presence at the Capitol beginning on Jan. 16 surrounding the Capitol, and the White House as well, to prevent Trump from being removed, and then surrounding the Supreme Court to prevent the justices from taking any legal action that might be necessary.” One of the groups named, he said, is called “Come and Take It,” an affiliat
After rioters loyal to President Trump overran police and violently invaded the Capitol last Wednesday, Congressman Stephen Lynch of South Boston expects authorities to have a stronger presence next week
After Wednesday’s attack on Capitol Hill, House Democrats are preparing to move forward with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump if he does not resign from office. Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch says he signed onto the articles of impeachment days ago. Lynch said the resolution will be introduced to the House on Monday and he expects a vote.
‘Democracy Will Prevail’: Local Lawmakers Say They Will Continue With Vote Count
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BOSTON (CBS) After protesters stormed the Capitol Building on Wednesday, Congress reconvened at 8 p.m. to finish certifying the states’ electoral vote counts.
Before the Capitol Building was fully cleared of the protesters on Wednesday, many local lawmakers, who had been removed to a safe space, were signifying a willingness to return to business as soon as the building had been cleared.
We cannot allow the actions of domestic terrorists to undermine the peaceful transition of power in our country. Americans picked a new president who wants to save lives, save our economy, and save our democracy. The certification of this election must resume immediately.