FRI REPORT: Kind backs Trump’s removal but skeptical over ‘rushing’ on impeachment

Friday, Jan 8, 2021

Quotes of the Week This is banana republic crap that we’re watching happen right now. – U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, who during a video told President Trump “you have got to stop this” as the president’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol and interrupted a vote on certifying Joe Biden’s victory. President Trump incited a violent insurrection against Congress as we were working to faithf… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 8

Friday, Jan 8, 2021

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss objections to states’ electoral votes, the swearing-in of the state Legislature, COVID-19 legislation and the Kenosha County DA’s decision not to charge officers in the Jacob Blake shooting.

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Wisconsin’s congressional Dems call for Trump’s ouster following Capitol violence

Friday, Jan 8, 2021

Wisconsin’s federal Dem lawmakers have joined calls for Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. “President Trump incited a violent insurrection against Congress as we were working to faithfully carry out our constitutional duties to accept the vote of the American people,” U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, said in a statement last night. “This attack on our democracy makes it clear he has broken his oath to support and defend the constitution, and that he is unfit to serve.” The 25th Amendment allows the vice president and either a majority of the Cabinet

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Enough Already

Friday, Jan 8, 2021

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement. “Joe Biden must condemn this reckless move.  I oppose Pelosi’s efforts to impeach President Trump. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have already tried and failed to remove President Trump through impeachment. Enough already! “From the riots in Kenosha, Portland, Chicago, Minneapolis and dozens of other cities to what happened in D.C. this week, what we need right now is leaders to tone down their actions, not enflame the situation,” said Steil.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 8

Friday, Jan 8, 2021

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss objections to states’ electoral votes, the swearing-in of the state Legislature, COVID-19 legislation and the Kenosha County DA’s decision not to charge officers in the Jacob Blake shooting.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Enough Already

Friday, Jan 8, 2021

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement. “Joe Biden must condemn this reckless move.  I oppose Pelosi’s efforts to impeach President Trump. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have already tried and failed to remove President Trump through impeachment. Enough already! “From the riots in Kenosha, Portland, Chicago, Minneapolis

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