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Sen. Mitch McConnell gave a forceful rebuke Wednesday of President Trump’s claims of election fraud, saying that overturning the results 'would damage our republic forever'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a forceful rebuke of President Trump’s claims that he lost his re-election bid because of fraud, saying that there was no evidence of fraud “anywhere near the massive scale that would have tipped this entire election.”

Because of the stakes, a vote on whether to object to the results from Arizona -- the first state to be debated Wednesday -- would be “the most important vote I have ever cast,” he said. It was a notable speech for Mr. McConnell, who for months had been muted on the topic of Mr. Trump’s fraud allegations, saying that the president had the right to have his challenges heard in court. But after the Electoral College on Dec. 14 verified that Mr. Biden had won,His remarks on Wednesday showed that he had one more step to take. “I believe protecting our constitutional order requires respecting limits on our own power,” Mr.

 

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Lol ... dude has all but created this scenario from the get-go, and NOW he wants to challenge it? Hahahaha

Arrest all domestic terrorists who stormed the capitol!

Invoke the 25th amendment now - remove this maniac DJT from office right this minute.

What republic?

AS though a fraudulent election with no consequences would be good for the country ....

Creative destruction?

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