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Tag: 2020 election
Some states close capitols ahead of rallies
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency and closing their capitols to the public ahead of…
Law and disorder, Schmitt style
Now that everyone knows that the English translation of “ISIS” is “MAGA,” and that the GOP has successfully transformed itself into the American Fascist Party, it’s easier to see why…
Protesters rally downtown, demand Hawley’s resignation
DOWNTOWN – A group of union members and others who came to a rally Tuesday isn’t about to forget Sen. Josh Hawley’s role in events last week in Washington. The…
More Missouri companies back away from Hawley
(AP) — Several more companies have suspended campaign contributions to Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., in the wake of last week’s attack at the U.S. Capitol, and a political action committee…
Protesters here push for Hawley to quit Senate
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Several hundred protesters gathered downtown on Saturday to call on Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., to resign over his continued rejection of Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory…
Schmitt denies involvement in call for Capitol riot
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt denies any knowledge of a robocall by an arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association encouraging “patriots” to participate in a march that ended in…
Hawley’s woes grow as another major backer abandons him
The list of Missouri supporters abandoning U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley grew Friday, when a prominent early backer accused him of “an act of reckless pandering” by raising objections as electoral…
Board of Aldermen condemns Hawley, other perpetrators, in riot at Capitol
A resolution unanimously approved by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Friday lashes out at Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley “and those who incited and participated in the attempted…
Racial double standard clear in Capitol insurrection
NEW YORK (AP) — Black Lives Matter protests, 2020: Overwhelming force from law enforcement in dozens of cities. Chemical dispersants. Rubber bullets and hand-to-hand combat with largely peaceful crowds and…
Victories in Georgia swing U.S. Senate to Democrats
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final votes were counted Wednesday, serving President Donald Trump a stunning…
Wagner bucks Missouri GOP colleagues, won't fight Biden's win
U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner became on Monday the first Republican in the Missouri congressional delegation to say publicly that she will oppose attempts to object to the certification of President-elect…