Congress

GOP Speaker Nominee's Big Problem: He Wouldn’t Overturn 2020 Election

HOW DARE HE ?!

Rep. Tom Emmer's speaker bid faltered as angry GOP lawmakers grilled him about his vote to certify the 2020 election result.

Sam Brodey 

Deputy Politics Editor

Riley Rogerson 

Politics Reporter

Tom Emmer
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Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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Riley Rogerson

Riley Rogerson

Politics Reporter

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