Republican congresswoman Stefanik would not have upheld election results

Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., talks about expulsion of Congressman George Santos from Congress during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington. The House has voted to expel S

In a recent interview, Democratic Congressman Daniel Goldman from New York expressed serious concern over the stance and statements made by Republican Representative Elise Stefanik regarding the events of January 6th. Stefanik, who is a member of the New York delegation and currently serves as the Republican conference chair, has been vocal about her views on the Capitol attack and her potential role as vice president.

During the interview, Stefanik was asked if she would have acted the same way as former Vice President Mike Pence did on January 6th, had she been in his position. She responded with a clear 'no,' indicating that she would not have followed the same course of action as Pence, who upheld the rule of law and the certification of the electoral votes.

Congressman Goldman expressed his deep concern over Stefanik's response, deeming it 'unbelievably revealing and incredibly shameful.' He highlighted the contradiction between Stefanik's initial statement on January 6th, where she condemned the attack on the Capitol and called for the prosecution of those involved, and her current stance, which seems to support overturning a lawfully conducted election.

Daniel Goldman finds Stefanik's answer incredibly revealing and shameful.

Elise Stefanik's response to being asked if she would have done what Mike Pence did on January 6th was no.

Stefanik had previously issued a statement condemning those who attacked the Capitol on January 6th.

According to Goldman, Stefanik's decision to retract her initial statement and align herself with the idea of overturning a lawful election demonstrates a dangerous disregard for the principles of democracy. He warned that having someone at the top of the ticket, referring to former President Donald Trump, who openly expresses anti-democratic sentiments and aspires to be a dictator, is already concerning. However, having a vice president candidate like Stefanik, who knows better but is still willing to go along with undermining a lawful election, adds to the peril.

Goldman emphasized the need for the American people to be wary of this stance, describing it as anti-democratic and potentially leading the nation down a treacherous path. He voiced the concern that having a vice president who is inclined to follow Trump's desires without question could have serious consequences for the nation's democratic institutions.

The interview concluded with Congressman Goldman's strong words of warning, urging the public to be vigilant and recognizing the potential dangers of having a vice president who is willing to subvert the rule of law and overturn a democratically elected government.