Desperate Republican Attempt to Retain Power Spurs Attack on U.S. Capitol
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Capitol has been breached for the first time since 1814, when the British burned the building during the War of 1812. Today, rioters, encouraged by the President have engaged in an act of domestic terrorism in the U.S. Capitol, one of the most visible symbols of democracy around the world.
We, the people joined together throughout the fall to elect Joe Biden and deliver a government that will provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. Despite these attacks, we will swear in a new administration and continue the fight to deliver a genuine democracy.
A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Nicole Safar commented, “This is happening because of the encouragement of some Republicans and the silence of others who fed lies about this election in order to undermine the will of the people and desperately attempt to hold onto power they clearly do not deserve.”
More about the Chaos at the Capitol
- Two Priests Blame Antifa for Capitol Riot - Henry Redman - Jan 20th, 2021
- Black History and the Trump Uprising - Isiah Holmes - Jan 18th, 2021
- Authorities Monitoring State Capitol - WPR Staff - Jan 17th, 2021
- Statement Relating to 2018 Contribution to Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) - Wisconsin REALTORS® Association - Jan 17th, 2021
- Op Ed: Scott Fitzgerald Has Very Bad Week - James Rowen - Jan 17th, 2021
- Uihleins Gave $4 Million to Group Pushing Capitol Rally - Melanie Conklin - Jan 16th, 2021
- Campaign Cash: State Businesses Supported Group Pushing Capitol Rally - Wisconsin Democracy Campaign - Jan 14th, 2021
- GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election - Melanie Conklin - Jan 14th, 2021
- Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment - Rob Mentzer - Jan 14th, 2021
- Rep. Hintz: Condemns Republican Legislators’ Lies and Dangerous Rhetoric - State Rep. Gordon Hintz - Jan 14th, 2021
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