In the recent past, Leftists—as a rule—objected to Republican presidential victories.
This from frontpagemag.com.
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2nd Term Certification, January 6, 2025
The Washington Times noted, however, this time around:
It was the first time congressional Democrats did not raise a challenge to a Republican winner of the presidential election since certifying George H.W. Bush’s victory in 1989.
The obvious question is why not?
Beyond objecting to George W. Bush’s first win over hanging chads, Leftists raised objections to Bush’s second win over their claims of “voter suppression.” And everyone remembers the madness in 2016 when the communists/globalists tried everything from recruiting faithless electors to claiming Trump conspired with Russia to win.
Below is a flashback to that circus:
Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts rose to object to the certificate from Alabama.
‘The electors were not lawfully certified, especially given the confirmed and illegal activities engaged by the government of Russia,’ McGovern said.
Rep. Barbara Lee of California brought up voting machines and Russian hacking when she objected following the counting of Michigan’s votes.
‘People are horrified by the overwhelming evidence of Russian interference in our election,’ Lee said.
After New York’s tally was read, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas stood up to object.
‘I object on the massive voter suppression that included –’ Jackson Lee began.
Hillary Clinton won New York, but Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was the dumbest person in Congress.
Now suddenly Leftists are on their best behavior and bragging about it.
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (C/G-NY) said in floor remarks ahead of the certification:
We accept the results, even though we don’t like them, because our loyalties lie with the Constitution and with the rule of law.
We hope what happens today, rather than what happened four years ago, stands as a shining example for future generations of how one conducts themselves in a free democracy.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (C/G-MD) said of Republicans:
We have to show our colleagues that you cannot turn on and turn off your fidelity to the Constitution according to whether or not it serves your party interest.
Really? Let’s go back to 2016:
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland rose to object to 10 of Florida’s 29 electoral votes.
Raskin said:
They violated Florida’s prohibition against dual office holders.
Why did Raskin, who would not even commit to the process a few weeks ago, and who objected in 2016, go along with things this time?
The short answer is that the whole thing was tactical.
The Left decided a while back “the 2016 tantrums are not advisable and no longer work.” And are probably pointless anyway since Trump secured his second term.
Now they are bragging about how much they respect the constitutional process, not because they actually do, but because it serves to cover a change of strategies.
Final thoughts: Another answer to the question, ‘Why comply in a civil manner this time?’ Think ulterior motives: Trump has the classified goods on each of these bast**ds. The jig is up, and they each are likely hoping to be let off on good behavior.
Or perhaps the proverbial will hit the fan between now and January 20, 2025.
Send a fill-in to the inauguration, President Trump.
