Toomey: the January 6 investigation “is politically to the advantage of the Democrats”

Republican Senator Pat ToomeyPatrick (Pat) Joseph Toomey Black Women Seek To Reap Gains In Upcoming Election Watch Live: GOP Senators Introduce New Infrastructure Proposal Sasse Rebuilt By Nebraska Republican Party For Impeachment Vote MORE (Pa.) Said on Sunday that the investigations into the Jan.6 attack on Capitol Hill are “politically to the advantage of Democrats in trying to keep this issue at the forefront.”

“We have a lot of investigations going on right now. There are Senate committees that have completed some of them. There are still more in the works. We have many criminal investigations. I would be in favor of a truly bipartisan commission, but I think there – we should be frank that it is politically to the benefit of Democrats to try to keep this issue front and center, ”Toomey said. to the host Jake tapperJacob (Jake) Paul Tapper Five takeaways from CPAC in Dallas Eric Adams to meet with Biden on tackling gun violence Israel offers third dose of Pfizer to adults with weakened immune systems MORE on CNN’s “State of the Union”.

Toomey cited remarks by James Carville, saying the Democratic strategist “urged Democrats, don’t let the election be over. Joe bidenJoe BidenTrump hails Arizona Senate for audit at rally in Phoenix, slams governor Republicans focus opposition to tax hike on capital gains change Biden on hecklers: “It doesn’t is not a Trump rally. Let them scream ‘MORE and its policies in 2022; make this election about January 6 and Donald Trump.

“So it is very clear that the Democrats have an incentive to try to get a political message here and a purely partisan commission in the House. It probably will, ”Toomey added.

Republicans called the select committee investigating the Jan.6 attack on Capitol Hill partisan after the president Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiSunday shows insight: bipartisan infrastructure talks drag on; Democrats move forward with Jan. 6 inquiry House Democrats are getting frustrated as they feel ignored by the Senate. Yellen in Congress: Raise debt ceiling or risk “irreparable harm” MORE (D-Calif.) Last week rejected two of the five Republican candidates for the panel: Reps. Jim jordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanSunday preview: bipartite infrastructure talks drag on; Democrats move forward with January 6 inquiry Freedom Caucus urges McCarthy to force vote to oust GOP Governor Pelosi Maryland denounces “whitewashing” of January 6 riot MORE (Ohio) and Jim Banks (Illinois), both strong supporters of the former President TrumpDonald Trump Trump hails Arizona Senate for audit at rally in Phoenix, criticizes Arkansas governor, Arkansas governor says it is “disappointing” that vaccinations have become “political”.

Pelosi defended his decision to turn down the candidates on Sunday, saying in an interview that the two lawmakers “are people who would jeopardize the integrity of the investigation, and there is no way I condone their antics.”

House Minority Leader Kevin mccarthyKevin McCarthySunday provides an overview: bipartisan infrastructure talks drag on; Democrats move forward with Jan. 6 inquiry Democrats question GOP change on vaccines Did Trump beat the system? FOLLOWING (R-Calif.) Responded to the president’s decision by withdrawing its five candidates, leaving Rep. Liz cheneyElizabeth (Liz) Lynn Cheney The Hill’s 12:30 p.m. Report – Presented by Goldman Sachs – Tokyo Olympics Kick Off with 2020 Style Opening Ceremony The Hill’s Morning Report – Pelosi plans to add GOP voices to the panel January 6, eyeing new GOP PLUS reinforcements (Wyo.) As the only Republican on the panel.

On Sunday, however, Pelosi signaled that she would likely name Rep. Adam kinzingerAdam Daniel Kinzinger’s Key Biden ally agrees to drop transit from The Hill’s Morning Report infrastructure package – Pelosi is considering adding GOP voices to the Jan. 6 panel. (R-Ill.) To the committee, stating in an interview, “You could say that’s the direction I would go. “

Cheney and Kinzinger are two of 10 GOP House members who voted to impeach Trump for the second time in January.