
The fallacy of Republicans' it's-time-to-move-on-from-2020 argument
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Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy echoed a now-familiar talking point on Tuesday when asked why he supported House Republicans' move to oust Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership spot.
"The congresswoman has every right to her opinion," said Kennedy. "But she doesn't have every right to be a leader, and it's clear to me that many House Republicans want to concentrate on the Biden agenda in 2022 and she doesn't want to do that." Read only slightly between the lines of Kennedy's argument and you get this: Cheney is stuck in the past when it comes to Donald Trump and the 2020 election. Republicans want to look to the future -- in 2022 and beyond.
The area of the rural Cascades near Leavenworth, Washington, is so majestic, they call it the Enchantments. Cold, clear water from the wilderness lakes flows into Icicle Creek, where it rushes over sparkling rocks. But the tranquil beauty that draws campers and hikers from all over the country was shattered a month ago by the murders of three little girls only yards from the creek.

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