Pelosi lies about vulnerable Dems supporting her IA-02 scheme

March 26, 2021

The past week Republicans turned the heat on vulnerable Dems and the results speak for themselves.

Contrary to Nancy Pelosi’s claim that vulnerable Democrats haven’t come out against her scheme to overturn a state-certified election, at least eight Democrats have gone on record with varying levels of opposition to it, and many more have spoken out on background:

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips: “Losing a House election by six votes is painful for Democrats. But overturning it in the House would be even more painful for America.”

Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin: “I’m sorry, I cannot support overturning an election… I can’t turn around and vote to decertify something that’s been stamped and approved in Iowa.”

New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas: “This election result was certified by the State of Iowa and Rep. Miller-Meeks was sworn in nearly three months ago… it’s time to move on.”

Pennsylvania Rep. Susan Wild: “As I have said before in connection with the 2020 presidential election, legislators should be heeding states’ certifications of their elections.”

California Rep. Lou Correa: “This is an issue that states should have primary responsibility in determining the outcome of the election. The state of Iowa certified it, and that’s what should stand.”

New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer: “I have deep reservations.”

North Carolina Rep. David Price: “I don’t think there’s the slightest chance that that would happen.”

Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee: “Unless we see compelling evidence that there’s something seriously wrong, then we should defer to state and local officials.”

“Moderate” Democrat Rep.: “It strikes me as remarkably hypocritical and a dangerous precedent at a time we need to be repairing precedents.”

Second “Moderate” Democrat Rep.: “As painful as it was to lose this election by six votes, and although I sympathize with Rita Hart, the state certified these election results. Upending them at this point would only serve to further divide the country.”

Democrat aide: “Members are looking at why Democrats are even considering bringing this issue up. It puts us in a terrible position politically, especially for front-line Democrats.”

Democratic aides: “Said a floor vote to overturn the results in Iowa would be a waste of time given that there are already not enough votes in the caucus to do so.”

Read the extensive coverage calling out Democrats’ efforts to subvert democracy:

LA Times: House Democrats shouldn’t overrule an Iowa Republican’s victory

Charlotte Observer: An NC Democrat may help overturn a U.S. House election. That’s hypocritical.

Wall Street Journal: A Warning to Pelosi on Iowa

Washington Post: For some Republicans and Democrats, the 2020 race still isn’t over

Politico: Why Are Democrats Following Trump’s Post-Election Playbook?

Wall Street Journal: Democrats Give Their Iowa Game Away

Des Moines Register: Rita Hart’s appeal to Congress doesn’t have a happy ending, especially after she passed over Iowa judges. She should concede.

Omaha World Herald: Iowa Democrat must accept close election result for the good of the country

Wall Street Journal: Iowa Election Challenge Alarms Some House Democrats

Punchbowl News AM: Iowa is getting a visitor

Washington Examiner: The Iowa steal: To Democrats, ‘democracy’ means unbridled majority power