On The Merits Capitol Riot Still Affecting Lives and Legislation
The January 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill was a traumatic event for everyone there, from staffers to dining hall servers, to elected officials themselves. But the ramifications from that day are still reverberating through the halls of Congress and impacting how the body operates.
New research shows that Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election have since had significantly fewer Democratic co-sponsors for their bills, even for minor, non-controversial legislation.
On this episode of our news podcast, On The Merits, Bloomberg Government's Jonathan Tamari talks about how the fallout from January 6 has melded the personal and the political at the Capitol. He also talks about his exclusive interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and how Jeffries might fare if he becomes Speaker of the House next year.
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