(December 15, 2020 at 12:30 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:(December 15, 2020 at 12:15 pm)Brian37 Wrote: Because Mitch is the most powerful GOP member in the Senate. He may not get everyone on board now, but this is sending a big message for the entire party. I really don't see January 6th becoming another circus now. I think when Pence reads off the votes, it will be a fizzle for the GOP.
Fuck you.
So, it matters a tiny, insignificant amount. Got it.
Boru
Actually it matters more than you might think. From a procedural standpoint, no, it does not matter. But from a climate of conspiracy, and all the attacks on our institutions by Trump over the past four years, and especially after the election was over, having Mitch do this will help tamp down the rhetoric, and after Biden takes office it Trump supporters, his base, his base won't have the same level of volatile voice they did.
Having the losing party recognize the winner helps go a long way in maintaining our concept of peaceful transfer of power.
