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Bill Cassidy: Censured by LA GOP for declaring that Trump was guilty

Louisiana's Republican Party censured GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy for voting to convict former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial.

Cassidy joined six other Republicans and all 50 Democrats in voting to convict Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Cassidy said "Our Constitution and our country is more important than any one person. I voted to convict President Trump because he is guilty."

Shortly after the Senate's vote, the Republican Party of Louisiana said in a statement that its executive committee unanimously voted for Cassidy to be censured, a largely symbolic expression of disapproval. "We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the vote today by Sen. Cassidy to convict former President Trump," the group said in a tweet. "Fortunately, clearer heads prevailed and President Trump has been acquitted of the impeachment charge filed against him."

Source: A.P. "GOP censures Cassidy" on Jan. 6th Insurrection Feb 13, 2021

Mike Pompeo: Denies that Trump undercuts US support for free elections

At his news conference, Pompeo roundly dismissed a question about whether Trump's unfounded protests have created problems for U.S. credibility. "You asked a question that is ridiculous," he responded. "This department cares deeply to make sure that elections around the world are safe and secure and free and fair, and my officers risk their lives to ensure that that happens."
Source: A.P., "Denying Biden's Victory", on Trump Cabinet Nov 13, 2020

Sarah Palin: OpEd: Her energy is the fuel of grassroots politics

Sarah Palin has become a force of nature in the Republican Party. She inspires people in the conservative cause. She exudes enthusiasm, and that energy is the fuel of grassroots politics. We need that kind of energy and fuel from people all over this country if we want a shot at setting America back on course. While some might still debate McCain's selection in 2008, the undeniable truth is that it took courage to stand up to the critics, the pundits, and the establishment and choose Sarah Palin.
Source: Courage to Stand, by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, A.P. excerpts Jan 6, 2011

Tim Pawlenty: My faith is part of how I think, including in public life

People often ask how I reconcile my faith life and my public life and to what extent my Christian faith influences my decision making. For any public leader--or a leader in any arena, for that matter--our upbringing, life experiences, values, and beliefs inevitably influence who we are and how we approach the decisions before us. Faith is part of my experience, and it is the cornerstone of my value system. It is part of who I am and how I think.
Source: Courage to Stand, by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, A.P. excerpts Jan 6, 2011

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