Apparently some members’ internet connections cannot get past the Times firewall, so I am adding the text of my letter. Since I’m the author, I waive the fair use provision for myself to do so (LOL).
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I find it laughable that suddenly the Republicans in Congress are developing a conscience, after more than three years of enabling President Trump running ripshod over our democracy. Any fair-minded observer can easily see how they have been willing accomplices. (“As Trump’s fortunes sink, Republicans start to distance themselves in bid to save Senate,” Oct. 9)
The statement by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) that his party needs to remain in power as a “firewall to stop the Democrats” is a brazen expression of his own hypocrisy, after refusing to pass hundreds of bills sent by the House and gloating about it.
Among the legislation he has refused to bring to the Senate floor is continued relief during the pandemic for citizens of both parties, but he has instead worried about “packing” the federal courts, while warning that Democrats would do the same if they got into power.
Protection like his, I don’t need.
Kymberleigh Richards, Van Nuys