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Here’s a look at the national headlines:
NBC: Republican AGs group sent robocalls urging march to the Capitol
Washington Post: Republican AGs group sent robocalls urging protesters to the Capitol. GOP officials now insist they didn’t know about it.
Associated Press: Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility
The Guardian: Republican attorneys general condemned over robocall that urged march to Capitol
Business Insider: A day before the riot at the Capitol, people received a call from a group of Republican attorneys general urging them to ‘march:’ report
CNBC: Pro-Trump dark money groups organized the rally that led to deadly Capitol Hill riot
TheGrio: Republican AGs association promoted Capitol march through robocalls
The recent investigation into RAGA’s role in the events of January 6, 2021 put a spotlight on Republican AGs–and the committee that bankrolls their campaigns. Despite a quick resignation from the RAGA Executive Director, the overwhelming sentiment in the press and from the public is that this is about more than just a robocall. The pressure is on to hold these elected leaders accountable for their role in one of the darkest days in our democracy. Already there have been calls for resignations, demands for investigations, requests for disbarments, and even malpractice lawsuits filed against Republican AGs.
The Associated Press reported that “a four-page filing with the South Carolina Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Columbia attorney Chris Kenney accused Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16 other Republican attorneys general of contributing to the chaotic political situation by filing legal challenges casting doubt on election’s integrity.”
Alabama WTVY: SPLC wants Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall investigated
Arkansas Times: Taxpayers sue Attorney General Leslie Rutledge for spending state money to help Donald Trump and herself
Charleston Post and Courier Editorial Board: Wilson should resign from Republican Attorneys General Association
Dallas Observer: Democratic State Rep. Chris Turner Calls for Investigating AG Ken Paxton Following Capitol Raid
Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani said, “we deserves answers of why RAGA paid for pro-Trump robocalls spreading lies & inciting violence.”
Omaha World-Herald: State senator seeks answers on whether Nebraska AG had role in urging Capitol protest
West Virginia WTAP: W.Va NAACP calls for the removal and disbarment of AG Patrick Morrisey
Not surprisingly, Republican Attorneys General and the Republican Attorneys General Association refuse to accept responsibility and acknowledge any wrongdoings. In fact, Florida AG Ashley Moody even attempted to scrub her website of mentions of her ties to RLDF. Thankfully, voters will have a chance in 2022 to hold many of these leaders accountable at the ballot box. In fact, in 2022, there will be state AG elections in more than 30 states including states like Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and Texas, where Republican AGs are in the hot seat and it’s only day 22 of the cycle.
