Citing demonstrations on Capitol Hill by pro-Trump protesters, Senator Kelly Loeffler has withdrawn her support for electoral college objections.
LOEFFLER: "When I arrived in Washington this morning, I fully intended to object to the certification of the electoral votes. However, the events that have transpired today have forced me to reconsider and I cannot now, in good conscience, object." pic.twitter.com/cPDp9fWzOQ
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 7, 2021
The Hill Reports:
“The events that transpired have forced me to reconsider and I cannot now in good conscience object to certification of these electors. The violence, the lawlessness and siege of the halls of Congress are abhorrent and stand as a direct attack on what my objection was intended to protect, the sanctity of the American democratic process,” Loeffler said from the Senate floor.
CNN Reports:
Sen. Kelly Loeffler changed her mind about objecting to Georgia election results in the aftermath of today’s riots.
“I cannot now object to the certification of these electors,” Loeffler said.
WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP Sens. Loeffler, Daines, Braun shift, say they won’t object to Biden electors after pro-Trump attack on Capitol.
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) January 7, 2021