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McConnell held a conference call with Senate Republicans this morning in which he pressed Hawley multiple times to explain his plans to object to the Electoral College. McConnell was met with silence, per multiple people familiar with the call. Turns out Hawley wasn’t present
McConnell has expressed concern that GOP senators up for re-election in ‘22 will be forced to take a vote on a seemingly pointless endeavor that will imperil them either in a general or primary election
Hawley has launched a small dollar fundraising push around his move. He sent out an email this afternoon asking donors to “stand” with him. Contributions go to Hawley’s campaign account
As first reported by @jonathanvswan, Hawley sent an email to GOP senators after the call concluded. Here’s a copy of the email
More: Per Pat Toomey spokesman, Toomey spoke out on the call against the Hawley move: “Senator Toomey made his views on Senator Hawley’s planned objection clear. He strongly disagrees.”
. @ToddYoungIN on today's call: “Surely Josh Hawley is having technological issues because he would want to speak on such an important matter.” https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/31/hawley-senate-republicans-453204
