World News: The GOP is terrified of Jan. 6 truths

Monday, June 28

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan commission to study the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Partisanship was the reason Republicans gave to oppose it.

The quest for a Capitol riot investigation continues

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Democrats must find out why

Kurt Bardella is an adviser to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and a former spokesperson and senior adviser for Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.

Today he's looking at the reluctance by the Republicans in Congress to investigate the January 6 riot at the Capitol.

"The Republican strategy for the Jan. 6 attack is to pretend it didn't happen. Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia has used the phrase "normal tourist visit" to describe the events of a violent insurrection. Never mind there's a photo of him on the House floor trying to barricade the doors to protect himself from those "tourists." Other Republicans have labeled those who wanted to "hang Mike Pence" as "patriots." It's possible that some Republicans in Congress even gave tours to insurrection planners, who may have used those tours to scout the layout of the Capitol.

Some Republicans have made a conscious decision to side with the violent Capitol rioters. Many will attack Democrats and label the select committee a "partisan witch hunt." They will complain that the committee isn't fair or equal. My advice: Let them. The facts will speak for themselves. The evidence and testimony will tell the story. "

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Mike Thompson, USA TODAY

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