Seems to have crossed a threshold
Senate Minority Leader Schumer - who is scheduled to meet with McConnell, Pelosi and McCarthy at 4 PM- is saying:
- He was told that Senate Majority Leader McConnell urged Republicans to go forward and not question electoral tally giving presidential victory to Biden
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) vowed not to go down without a fight despite states having certified Electoral College.
He commented to Lou Dobbs on Fox news:
The law is very clear, the House of Representatives in combination with the United States Senate has the lawful authority to accept or reject Electoral College vote submissions from states that have such flawed election systems that they're not worthy of our trust."
Rep Brooks also pledged not to be a part of what he deemed the "surrender caucus" with the GOP. He added, however, that he needs a U.S. Senator to join his challenge to the Electoral College for it to be successful.
This is what McConnell is trying to snuff out (or so it seems).
Earlier today, McConnell congratulated Biden on the Senate floor. He and Biden also talked for the 1st time since the election.
As far as coronavirus stimulus talks Schumer says:
- he backs state aid, won't negotiate public
