Posted on 01/14/2017 3:01:54 PM PST by COBOL2Java
A growing number of Democratic lawmakers are boycotting President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, particularly after revelations of Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 election and his rebuke of civil rights icon John Lewis on Saturday.
Some members of Congress have said they will be protesting in DC and in their districts instead.
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My guess is; A pack of back benchers looking for some free publicity.
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