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He said “ambitious politicians” are trying to tap into Mr. Trump’s base without doing real, long-term damage.
“But they’re wrong and this issue is bigger than anyone’s personal ambitions,” Mr. Sasse said. “Adults don’t point a loaded gun at the heart of legitimate self-government.”
Mr. Sasse, who was first elected in 2014 and reelected this year, also revealed that he wrote in Vice President Mike Pence on his presidential ballot in 2016 and 2020.
Sen. Josh Hawley, Missouri Republican, said Wednesday he planned to object when the results are announced in Congress on Jan. 6.
“I cannot vote to certify the electoral college results on January 6 without raising the fact that some states, particularly Pennsylvania, failed to follow their own state election laws,” Mr. Hawley said.
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The state reported an additional 136 deaths, bringing the statewide total to 30,040.
There are now 7,935 patients being treated for the coronavirus in New York hospitals. Yes, the vaccine is here and yes, we are laser focused on ensuring hospitals do not become overwhelmed, but we cannot lose sight of our collective responsibility to slow the spread. As we begin 2021 and look forward to brighter days ahead, let us all use this time to celebrate smart and recommit ourselves to doing what we know works - wearing masks, avoiding gatherings and socially distancing - so we can win this war and finally put this invisible enemy to rest once and for all, Cuomo said in a statement.