Susan Collins Is Not Concerned About Election Denial
The Atlantic critiques Senator Susan Collins for her support of Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence, despite his refusal to affirm the legitimacy of the 2020 election. The piece argues that such stances undermine democratic norms.
Why it matters
The confirmation of high-level intelligence officials who refuse to acknowledge election results raises concerns about the politicization of national security institutions.
Mortal threats to the republic are apparently a sideshow that distracts from cutting taxes, confirming judges, and deregulation.
The article uses strong, critical language ('mortal threats', 'dodged and squirmed') to frame the actions of Republican figures as antidemocratic.
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