The Nebraska senator also took aim at the Democratic voting bills in question and made the case for reforming the Electoral Count Act.
Share this story
Then-Senator Ben Sasse (R., Neb.) speaks before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., February 22, 2021.
Al Drago/Pool via Reuters
Nebraska GOP senator Ben Sasse went to the Senate floor on Thursday afternoon to defend the filibuster and blast President Biden’s speech earlier this week that likened the opponents of Democratic voting legislation to George Wallace and Bull Connor.
“The president of the United States called half the country a bunch of racist bigots,” Sasse said. “He doesn’t believe that. This was a senile comment of a man who read whatever was loaded into his teleprompter.”
About the Author
John McCormack is a former Washington correspondent for National Review and was a fellow at the National Review Institute.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Nebraska GOP senator Ben Sasse went to the Senate floor on Thursday afternoon to defend the filibuster and blast President Biden’s speech earlier this week that likened the opponents of Democratic voting legislation to George Wallace and Bull Connor.
“The president of the United States called half the country a bunch of racist bigots,” Sasse said. “He doesn’t believe that. This was a senile comment of a man who read whatever was loaded into his teleprompter.”
By continuing, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.
About the Author
John McCormack is a former Washington correspondent for National Review and was a fellow at the National Review Institute.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Comments