Statement from @BenSasse: “It’s pretty simple: Millions of Americans voted in a peaceful election and there’s not a winner until all the legally cast votes are counted.”
I have reached out to about a dozen other Senate GOP offices. Will let you know if I hear back.
9: @senrobportman spox point me to his statement yesterday, which she says is “still applicable.”
8: @SenToomey put out a strong statement right before the presser saying "once a final count is reached and certified, all parties involved must accept the outcome of the election regardless of whether they won or lost."
Not a senator, but: https://twitter.com/HurdOnTheHill/status/1324525976198565890
Kinzinger has been vocal on this since Tuesday night. https://twitter.com/RepKinzinger/status/1324503564891414528
Another (outgoing) GOP Rep. https://twitter.com/RepRiggleman/status/1324527746018627587
. @RepDonBacon, who just won reelection in Nebraska. (thanks @SethASwanson) https://twitter.com/RepDonBacon/status/1324504312186314753?s=20
I asked Sen. Cruz’ office for his response to Trump’s press conference. They told me he will be going on Hannity tonight.
Here he is: “Every time they close the doors and shut out the lights they always find more Democratic votes.”
Here he is: “Every time they close the doors and shut out the lights they always find more Democratic votes.”
Former GOP congressman from Florida: https://twitter.com/carloslcurbelo/status/1324500036223488000
. @SenatorTimScott says "every legally cast vote should be and will be counted, period." https://twitter.com/SenatorTimScott/status/1324586277086339072?s=20
More from @SenToomey this A.M. https://twitter.com/kasie/status/1324692372396167172?s=20
More from former Sen. @RickSantorum, who has been forceful in pushing back on Trump's misinformation since Tuesday night: https://twitter.com/ryanjreilly/status/1324738103765061632
A second statement from @MittRomney: https://twitter.com/MittRomney/status/1324763757105602561
GOP Rep. @TomReedCongress: "Out of respect and in deference to the moment, I extend my congratulations to President-elect Biden. We are ready to come together, work as one and help all Americans through the difficult times ahead."
. @RepKinzinger congratulates President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris https://twitter.com/RepKinzinger/status/1325164314517442560
Utah Governor-elect https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox/status/1325183418934599680
Outgoing GOP congressman https://twitter.com/repriggleman/status/1325169075220340737
Second GOP Senator to congratulate Biden, after Romney. https://twitter.com/lisamurkowski/status/1325282691340775426?s=20
Went back to see how Senate Dems reacted to Trump's victory four years ago. Will add some responses to this thread.
Retiring GOP Congressman from Florida https://twitter.com/RepRooney/status/1325485502330511360
. @SenSusanCollins congratulates President-elect Biden on his apparent victory.
. @BenSasse congratulates Biden, who he calls "the next president," in a statement to @owhnews https://omaha.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/sen-ben-sasse-congratulates-president-elect-joe-biden-on-his-win/article_1de24330-b59a-5eac-9544-b0be213c8fa3.html