ar what is happening here: We have a bunch of ambitious politicians who think there’s a quick way to tap into the president’s populist base without doing any real, long-term damage," Sasse wrote in an open letter to constituents.
"But they’re wrong — and this issue is bigger than anyone’s personal ambitions. Adults don’t point a loaded gun at the heart of legitimate self-government," he added.
Sasse's comments, which were posted to Facebook, came a day after fellow GOP Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.), viewed as a potential 2024 presidential contender, announced he would join House Republicans to challenge the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, ensuring Congress will have to debate and vote on challenges to the results that showed President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Trump.
