Saturday, January 9, 2021

Hawley Faces Blowback for Role in Challenging Election Results

 Hawley Faces Blowback for Role in Challenging Election Results
The junior senator from Missouri drew widespread condemnation but defended his decision to object to Congress’s certification of the election results.

Simon & Schuster Cancels Plans for Senator Hawley’s Book
The publisher faced calls to drop the Missouri Republican’s upcoming book, “The Tyranny of Big Tech,” following criticism of his efforts to overturn the presidential election.

With Objection to Biden’s Win, Josh Hawley Puts His Party in a Bind
The Republican senator from Missouri said he wanted to draw attention to problems with election laws. But critics insist his bid has more to do with serving his own political ambitions.
 

Hawley objecting to the vote count just hours after the riot.