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Sen. Josh Hawley Faces Backlash From GOP Colleagues Over New Action

Republicans say freshman senator's actions threaten 2022 GOP majority.

Ryan Saavedra
Sen. Josh Hawley Faces Backlash From GOP Colleagues Over New Action
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Freshman Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has reportedly angered his fellow Republican colleagues in the Senate with his decision to object to the Electoral College vote next week, with many Republicans worrying that his decision will damage those who are expected to be in tight races two years from now.

Hawley, 41, announced this week that he would object to the certification process on January 6 by highlighting the alleged failures of some states, especially Pennsylvania, to follow their own election laws and social media companies intervening in the election to slow down the spread of damaging news reports on Democrat Joe Biden.

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