127 Republicans Who Voted To Overturn The Election Results Are Now Praising MLK
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING Twelve days after that vote, 127 of those Republicans ― 86% ― tweeted or put out statements Monday praising the work of Martin Luther King Jr., who is perhaps best remembered for fighting racial injustice. Martin Luther King Jr. transformed America and inspired men and women across the world with his call to pursue justice and truth,” Sen. Ted Cruz said. “I encourage all Missourians to join with me in celebrating Dr. King’s heroic legacy and in recommitting ourselves to the ideals that he fought for.” Here’s a list of the lawmakers who put out statements praising King and who also voted to overturn the election results: SENATE Josh Hawley, Mo. Ted Cruz, Texas HOUSE Russ Fulcher, Idaho Steve Chabot, Ohio Warren Davidson, Ohio Bill Johnson, Ohio Jim Jordan, Ohio Jodey Arrington, Texas Brian Babin, Texas Michael Cloud, Texas Troy Nehls, Texas August Pfluger, Texas Pete Sessions, Texas Beth Van Duyne, Texas Randy Weber, Texas Roger Williams, Texas Ron Wright, Texas Burgess Owens, Utah
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