The Nation Podcasts Jamie Raskin: Why It's Been So Hard to Nail Trump; plus Michael Kazin on the Democrats
Mar 9, 2022
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The January 6th Committee's Future
- The January 6th Committee feels a sense of urgency due to the possibility of the House falling into Republican control.
- If this happens, the committee would likely be terminated or turned against the investigators themselves.
Upcoming Hearings and Report
- The January 6th Committee plans to hold explosive hearings showcasing the severity of the attack.
- They will present a compelling report using text and video, possibly transforming the concept of a report.
Three Rings of Sedition
- Raskin describes the January 6th attack as a three-ring sedition: a mob riot, a violent insurrection by extremist groups, and Trump's attempt to overthrow Biden's electoral win.
- Trump's plan was to lower Biden's electoral count and force a contingent election in the House, where they held a state delegation advantage.