On Monday's episode of MSNBC's “Way Too Early,” Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vermont) said Jan. 6 has created a deep sense of mistrust between Democrats and Republicans.
Balint said [relevant remarks begin around 33:55] “It's going to be very difficult for us to figure out how to move forward with a huge reconciliation bill because we have a political party that is very much at the mercy of President Trump's desires, wishes and whims. How are we going to have extra money for billionaires and the wealthiest people to build housing, strengthen Social Security, and strengthen Medicare? These are real concerns. So, of course, as our leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has always said, we will partner whenever and wherever possible, but our values We cannot give up what the Americans and the American people want from us. ”
He added that bipartisan agreement could be reached on some tax provisions and the debt ceiling.
Afterwards, host Ali Vitali said, “I keep thinking about the 6th as I think about how Congress works together.'' Because of election denialism, Republican and Democratic members of Congress I think there is a very deep sense of distrust between them.” About people's reactions that day. ”
Balint replied: So I don't want the idea of a peaceful transfer of power to be lost this time. And we do it because Democrats believe in the Constitution and the rule of law, and we found the backbone in some Republicans after the Jan. 6 riot and emboldened them to say, “No. There was a moment when I said, “This is no good.'' Who we are as Americans, and we quickly fell back on ourselves. And what they did should horrify us all. In a very short amount of time, they created a whole new story about what happened. This is a slap in the face to all law enforcement officers who were protecting the Capitol that day. This is democracy. We don't just certify elections.[s] If my player wins. ”
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