GOP Senator appeals to Black constituents after sowing doubt about election

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) under pressure from his Black constituents over his decision to initially support objections to Congress' certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory, explained his decision-making in a letter but did not apologize for sowing doubt about election security.

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    1. @Angry Patriots Joe Biden nor Pelosi called covid-19 a hoax. Only your moron President Trump. Hope you didn’t participate in the riot Patriot. So called.

    2. @D RiteMoLawzBks you’re only a patriot if you’re a Republican that support Trump. Right angry Patriot?

  1. I call BS. He didn’t know what he was doing? Give me a break! He’d do the same thing if he had to do it all over again. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

    1. @Ethan 🤣😂 it makes more sense even for the world that’s watching, how deceitful this ws domestic terrorists can be.

  2. His statement is what is meant by ” Orwellian”- using language to cover-up the truth and defend the indefensible.

  3. His statement is what is meant by ” Orwellian”- using language to cover-up the truth and defend the indefensible.

  4. His statement is what is meant by ” Orwellian”- using language to cover-up the truth and defend the indefensible.

    1. Censorship? Pretend it was a cake for a gay couple. Supreme court says the baker doesn’t have to bake it. Social media sight with Terms Of Service, no like, no service.

    2. Yes, Orwellian is here and it is our future. We need to get rid of the The Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, buried in the NDAA 2014, specifically allowing propaganda to be used against Americans. Now, before you take a side on an issue you have to figure out if the info is real or not.

    3. @carrie wood The United States was Founded on Fake news….Almost prophetic, that Fake News will also be the Death of the United States!

  5. So him perpetuated the “big lie” without knowing what he was lying about…really? I think he is lying AGAIN

    1. @Darcy O’Kweef
      Usually, yes. I’m sure you can sometimes catch any politician bending the truth, but Biden is about as decent and genuine as they come. And compared to the pathological liar who is President now, anybody would be an improvement .

    2. @Darcy O’Kweef Following trump? The DEVIL TELLS THE TRUTH.
      TRUMP IS THE HABITUAL LIAR….You can BIDEN all you want……
      TRUMP = GOD OF LIES

    3. @Jock Young the fact your sitting here saying a politician … someone like Joe Biden… doesn’t lie tells me all I need to know… thank you

  6. Just trying to cover his tracks not going to happen they’ll find him guilty of trying to over throw the government

    1. Start by charging these 5 with 14th Amendment section 3:
      1. Andy Biggs
      2. Mo Brooks
      3. Paul Gosar
      4. Josh Hawley
      5. Ted Cruz

    2. 100% agreed maggie. tho at least he’s making more noises in the correct direction than some of the other ones who are either in denial, defending trump, or trying to change the subject to social media censorship. i’ll take lankford’s messaging right now over any of that other noise

  7. He’s not saying he’s sorry he wrongfully challenged the election. He’s saying he’s sorry for how his challenge is perceived. He’s missing some pieces here.

    1. Start by charging these 5 with 14th Amendment section 3:
      1. Andy Biggs
      2. Mo Brooks
      3. Paul Gosar
      4. Josh Hawley
      5. Ted Cruz

    2. on one hand, he met the moment when the session reconvened — he withdrew his challenge. he continues in that direction by seeking atonement. but…. yea. he’s still gotta be responsible for all his actions leading up to this crisis. they all do. and we can only hope more of these house members at the very least start making moves in this same direction.

  8. They tried to disenfranchise Us. It was a Direct attack. I will never trust a Republican Again!

    1. @Google Science yes that is true that came from the Democratic party but now it’s a part of the Republican party and there’s a lot of proof behind it

    2. @Google Science all those democrats who practised jim crow shifted to the Republican party in 1964 because they didn’t want blacks to vote, remember?

    3. @Google Science Ohhh, a swing and a miss… strike one, Princess. You know your problem kid? You assume the we are all as ignorant of facts as you are. Maybe spend less time on disinformation sites and more checking on your supposed facts. I would explain all your errors except that you really don’t care to learn, you are a failure in life and you are fine with it.

    4. EXACTLY……they actually were SAYING WE ( Blacks) are the ” illegal VOTES ” !! Just check the cities and counties they were ” suing” !! They made it OBVIOUS !!🤔🤷🤦😠

    1. I’m from his state, you can bet that his friends and family ARE proud of him. They’re just like him. You know what his qualifications for his job? He has a masters in divinity and ran our largest church camp here in Oklahoma. Yep, that’s all.

  9. He is realizing that after the insurrection, per history, he will be on the wrong side…poor little Tink, Tink…

    1. With all of the dark and provocative rhetoric, and actions like the recent blatant censorship, I feel as though these people are declaring war on a large segment of their fellow citizens..it’s unconscionable, and is there anybody who supports and votes for these people who’s willing to speak out before it’s too late?

  10. That’s the equivalent of saying “I’m sorry that you feel way” there’s no ownership or accountability in that. Listen to black folks and stop talking for once you little weasel.

    1. @Edgar Poe You mean like St. Louis, Missouri? 3rd poorest and most segregated city in the U.S and completely ran by Republican elected officials?

  11. I didn’t realize losing black voters will hurt my career, so now I realize supporting a dangerous lie about our elections was wrong. 🙄🤥

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