I thought I would witness a farce but not an immediate tragedy on January 6. It was sad to witness both. But it felt good to return to the Capitol later that evening and witness a majority of Congress undeterred by a mob fulfill its constitutional duty.
Capito and Manchin: Riot was shameful and Trump bears responsibility By
January 7, 2021 - 2:43 pm
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, and Joe Manchin, a Democrat, agree that the riot at the U.S. Capitol was a disgrace and that President Trump encouraged everything that led up to it.
Shelley Moore Capito
“I think the president does own this,” Capito said today on MetroNews’ “Talkline.”
“I did support the president, and I did support the policies and I think the policies were good for West Virginia. But this is inexcusable.”
Capito and Manchin appeared together on “Talkline.” They were among the federal elected officers who had to evacuate for hours yesterday as a mob forced its way into the Senate and House chambers. Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican, had to be rushed to safety too.
America in danger
Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios
Americans, who are used to being winners, now look around and see a country that can t secure its own seat of government. that struggles to distribute a vaccine. that was cyber-looted by Russia. that was half a year late with a stimulus plan both sides wanted. that can t even orchestrate a peaceful transition of power.
Why it matters: This is weakness, not strength. The democracy that President-elect Biden will take over is tattered, archaic, precarious.
By the numbers: The consent of the governed lies at the heart of American democracy. But Biden will lack that fundamental authority.
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