Most Americans have seen and – regardless of political affiliation or beliefs – are horrified at the violence on Wednesday, Jan.6 at the nation’s Capitol.
Republican Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) was there in the Capitol doing the job he was elected to do when the violence occurred. On Thursday, Jan. 7, Budd released the following statement:
“The mob violence I witnessed at the Capitol on January 6th was not representative of our country and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I was on the House floor when the brave Capitol Police officers and the Sergeant at Arms locked down the chamber and told us to evacuate. We were ushered to safety and remained in secure locations for several hours. At that point, everyone ceased being political opponents. We were fathers, mothers, and fellow Americans. I stayed in constant touch with my team throughout the day. The business of my office did not stop.
“When I was able to return to my office, I resolved to not let a violent mob stop me from giving voice to the thousands of North Carolinians who demanded a debate on the irregularities and Constitutional violations in the presidential election. Going through the Constitutional process of debate was never about overturning an election, it was about standing up for the integrity of each and every citizen’s vote. That issue transcends any one candidate or election. The American people deserve to know without a doubt that their votes, our electoral system, and the choosing of our public officials is fair and accountable. That is why I objected. At around 1:40am, I returned to the House rostrum and delivered my objection to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
“As the president said earlier this morning, it is time for an orderly transfer of power. That’s what we do in America. We debate and campaign vigorously. We use all legal and Constitutional options available to make sure the vote is fair, and then we move on and persevere. I plan to continue to stand up for what’s right, no matter who is president.”
Nice try John Hammer…Ted still voted to decertify, thus perpetuating the dangerous myth of voter fraud. He is as guilty of sedition as the deplorables who stormed the Capitol. Ted fanned the flames of this crisis for years. He is a Trump cultist and will do anything to stay in power. Real Republicans will show Ted the door in the next election cycle.
Explain “dangerous myth”, Thinker.
And what “crisis” do you speak of?
I think it’s pretty simple – there is absolutely no evidence o voter fraud at the scale to tip the election of favor of the incumbent. He lost by over 8 million votes – that is the will of the people. Because you don’t like it or forgot what counts as evidence isn’t the responsibility of anyone but yourself.
The violence at the capital was provocated by a lie that was repeated over and over and over. That is the definition of propaganda. Because you don’t like the winner or think socialism is the outcome (keep in mind there are plenty of social programs already and the Trump administration spent trillions!!!! on bailing out corporations and pushed the deficit up) doesn’t make any of your worst fears actually true – you are just afraid. The world and the country is changing – not always for the best but keep in mind that the lazy and bitter diatribe from the incumbent is more of a problem than a solution.
Budd had the courage to do the right thing. Jan. 6th will go down as the day our elected officials FAILED TO
verify we had a fair election. If the Socialist wanted a fair election they would also want to confirm with the
truth that the election was fair. THEY ALL PROVED THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN A FAIR ELECTION FROM THE PEOPLE.
What happened on January 6th has consequences that I don’t think many Trump cultists realize. Trump cultists will be abandoned by the Republican Party and will eagerly start their own party (they overstate their influence). In a two party system, Trump cultists will continue to use insurrection since the democratic process is no longer convenient for them.
Yeah, Budd was one of the Reps voting to disqualify the election results…he’s jumping ship like all the other Republican hypocrites…he spent his time licking Trump’s boots and now he wants to pretend he cares beyond his own political survival…I wish I lived in his district to vote for anyone but him.
Budd VOTED to de-certify millions of voters. His vote should include his own votes — don’t count those. Very said he insists on repeating lies and lies and lies. The last two months could have been productive and worked together for a safe transition.