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Nearly three-quarters of Republicans doubt that President BidenJoe BidenFDA authorizes second at-home rapid COVID-19 test Pentagon awards 6.7M contract for domestic production of material critical for rapid COVID-19 tests Armed man with 'hit list' including Biden, Fauci arrested in Iowa on way to White House MOREs 2020 electoral victory was legitimate, according to a new poll from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Seventy-one percent ofGOP respondents said they dont believe that Biden was rightfully elected to the White House, echoing former President TrumpDonald TrumpKeith Olbermann criticized for tweet targeting Romney family Prince Andrew's legal team say accuser 'lives in Australia,' cannot sue in US court Is China's power peaking? And other top national security questions for 2022 MOREs baseless claim that he was theactual winner oflast year'selection.

Twenty-fivepercent of Republicans said Biden's win was probably not legitimate, while 46 percent said it was definitely not legitimate, according to the poll.

Only 6 percent of Republicans said that Biden is definitely the rightful winner, while another 15 percent said he probably is.

Most Americans 58 percent believe that Bidens election was legitimate. That includes 91 percent of Democrats and 54 percent of independents.

Still, the poll underscores the extent to which false and misleading claims about the 2020 election by Trump and other prominent Republicans have become ingrained in the minds of many GOP voters, said Tatishe Nteta, an associate professor of political science at UMass Amherst and the polls director.

Given the continued questioning of Bidens victory by prominent Republican elected officials, conservative media personalities and former President Trump, it is no surprise that 7 in 10 Republicans, conservatives and Trump voters view the results of the 2020 election with skepticism, if not outright disbelief, Nteta said.

The poll also found that an overwhelming majority of Republicans 80 percent see the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol as a protest. Among all respondents, however, 55 percent described the events as a riot. Whats more, about a quarter of Republicans described those who participated in the events of Jan. 6 as patriots, while a similar number said the perpetrators were Antifa.

The UMass Amherst poll was conducted by YouGov from Dec. 14-20 and is based on responses from 1,000 people nationwide. It has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said former President Trump would likely have the Republican nomination for the 2024 elections if he wants to run.

"Unless there's something coming out of left field I don't see coming, it's his nomination if he wants it," Graham told guest host Pete Hegseth on "Hannity" Wednesday. "The Republican base appreciated him. We don't appreciate all the things he does sometimes. But from a policy point of view, he was the most successful president from a conservative's point of view since Ronald Reagan."

"[Trump] will be in the White House in 2024 if he runs a disciplined campaign," Graham said.

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Trump should remind Americans that he secured the southern border and destroyed the Islamic State caliphate, among other achievements, Graham said.

Republicans on Capitol Hill should talk about Trump's achievements during their elections, he added.

"Remember the Trump years on the border, ISIS, Afghanistan, [and] energy independence," Graham said. "We should talk [about this] every day."

If Republicans focus on getting through to the American people with an "America-first" message, Graham said, 2022 will be "a blowout year" for the party in the House and the Senate.

In addition to driving home the Democrats' failures, Graham continued, Republicans "need to be for things" such as securing the border, building the wall, and boosting America's energy independence.

"I'm looking for an America-first agenda led by Donald Trump that we can run on as a team and point out the flaws of the Biden agenda."

U.S. Capitol (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

"We will clean their clock. In 1994, we won 73 seats to take over the House for the first time in 40 years. If we play our cards right, we will exceed that."

Democrats are stuck between the radical left and the more moderate wing of their party, Graham said.

"The radical left has Biden in a box," Graham said.

In terms of national policies, Biden can't make a dent in cleaning up the border because the left won't allow him to, Graham said, adding that Biden has a conundrum with the left on expanding drilling for oil and natural gas for the same reason.

In terms of foreign policy, however, Graham said Biden is failing because he's Biden.

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"When it comes to foreign policy, is not a left problem. He's just incompetent. He's been wrong on about everything for 40 years."

"There's a one-two punch brewing here. Radical Islam is on the rise and raging in Afghanistan, and you have an open southern border. If something doesn't change, 2022 could be the most dangerous year for America since 1939 and the world at large."

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STONINGTON An initiative led by Connecticut House Republicans is taking aim at juvenile justice reform, and state Rep. Greg Howard, who represents Stonington and North Stonington, is hoping to use his background as a police officer to aid in addressing a growing problem regarding crime committed by juveniles across the state.

Howard, a freshman representative and a detective with the Stonington Police Department, said this week that an issue involving stolen cars has grown exponentially in the past few years Stonington experienced a string of related incidents in spring and summer of both 2020 and 2021 and it has brought problems with the states juvenile justice system to light. He said it is time to make changes, and he and fellow Republicans are calling on Democrats to join in an effort to improve and address a justice system that is struggling.

We have reached a point now where we have a juvenile population that is out of control. No system is perfect, but ours is a work in progress that has not had any real progression in some time now, said Howard, a ranking member of the Public Safety Committee. There is no fear of justice or policing anymore, and it is leading to a greater number of repeat offenders and offenses. We need to bring back accountability.

On Jan. 5, Howard and fellow state Rep. Craig Fishbein, R-Wallingford, will host a public safety forum to hear from the public and begin looking at ways to implement meaningful changes that will benefit all of the states municipalities.

The program, which is open to the public, will be held in-person at 6:30 p.m. at the Stonington Public Schools Central Office building at 40 Field St. in Pawcatuck. No pre-registration is required.

The effort is part of a push to stop thefts and vandalism, crimes which have seen significant upticks in recent years especially in the states suburban and rural communities. When the legislative session ended without any substantial policy changes, House Republicans began a campaign to force a special session to develop solutions.

In a press release in early December, Fishbein said that the stark rise in juvenile crime has alarmed residents from towns and cities throughout the state.

Car break-ins, carjackings, stolen vehicles and other property related crimes being committed by juveniles who, when caught, display little fear of prosecution, said Fishbein, a ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. For many homeowners and property owners, these crimes are personal, with many feeling like their voices aren't being heard. Law enforcement officers have testified that they feel like their hands are tied, and juveniles are being released as quickly as theyre apprehended. Something must be done. Silence and denial are not the answer.

In a website to push the effort, http://www.StopCarThefts.com, proponents put forth a six-point plan that aims to curb the number of incidents occurring in the state.

Among these initiatives are calling for mandatory fingerprinting of juveniles convicted of any felony or Class A misdemeanors; enhancing law enforcement access to juvenile records for post-arrest detention purposes; creating an exception to the six-hour time limit for an arresting officer who has sought an order to detain in good faith but has not received a response; amending existing laws to better provide oversight of repeat juvenile offenders; and providing expedited arraignment for juveniles in felony or Class A misdemeanor cases to prevent early release and commission of additional crimes.

The efforts are among a number of concepts designed to target the heart of the issue, which Howard said was a lack of accountability.

While it is admirable to try and offer everyone second opportunities, Howard said it is important to realize that there will be those who cannot be rehabbed. Preventing them from having the opportunity to continue to commit offenses is an important step in not only curbing existing issues, but preventing other juveniles from committing additional crimes after seeing peers face no penalty or minimal consequences for repeat offenses.

The focus on rehab is an important component, but the reality is we cannot be ignorant to the fact that you just cant save everyone, he said. That should be only one focus in a larger, more encompassing plan.

Howard said he is certainly open to ideas and revisions, but said the primary goal is to prevent the number of car thefts and burglaries from continuing to skyrocket. He encouraged anyone with ideas to join the discussion.

Our goal is to find a bipartisan solution to the issue that will protect our taxpayers, he said. No resident should come out of their home to drive to work in the morning only to find their car missing, and while we are encouraging residents to be safe, I am tired of people blaming it on keys being left inside. That is unacceptable.

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Are these elected officials so riddled with cowardice and lacking in larger purpose about their responsibilities as public servants that they cannot recognize what theyve become? Are they so lacking in talent and skill that they cannot imagine getting another job if they do their duty (honor their oath of office) and, as a result, lose an election?

Is the corruption of power so great that theyll do whatever it takes to hold onto it? Im talking about Cathy McMorris Rodgers! Cathy seems willing to stand with the rest of the Republicans in the Senate and Congress and not with her constituents. Cathy is so afraid of her glorious fallen leader and her fascist GOP leader in the House, that she is willing to abandon her supporters needing better health care and money to fight the climate crisis, child support, and the list goes on and on. Cathy, do your job or resign!

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(The Center Square) Georgia Senate Republicans plan to take up a series of issues that have been hot topics in 2021 when the new legislative session starts.

Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, said Senate Republicans will focus on protecting personal data, free speech on social media platforms, critical race theory, workforce development and public safety during the upcoming legislative session, which starts Jan. 10.

In 2022, we plan to continue our trend of being at the forefront of policy issues facing Georgians, Dugan said Tuesday in a tweet.

Legislative proposals must be reviewed and approved in both chambers of the General Assembly before they can be sent over to Gov. Brian Kemp for final approval. One of the top priorities for the Legislature is the state budget, which it is obligated to pass before the 40-day session ends March 31.

Public safety has been a pressing issue in the past several months as the state saw a rising trend in crime.

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who presides over the Senate, has announced a proposal giving Georgians tax credits for donating to their local law enforcement agency. House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, also announced a $75 million legislative proposal in July to increase law enforcement resources and jobs. Law enforcement and judicial leaders have called on legislators to implement reforms.

Many of Dugans priorities announced Tuesday have been at the forefront of other legislatures or plastered in national headlines. Republican legislators in several states have proposed bills in 2021 that would allow constituents to seek civil action if their social media posts are censored or apps are removed from the marketplace. Florida, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana and South Carolina are among states that have called for regulation of social media censorship.

Critical race theory also was on the legislative agenda in many states in 2021. Dugan said he plans to eliminate divisive critical race theory in the states education systems and state agencies.

The theory is centered around the idea that race is a social construct used to oppress people of color. It was developed by legal scholars in the late 1970s and 1980s, concludes racism in America is systemic. Critical race theory gained new notoriety in response to the 1619 Project, a New York Times multimedia piece that connects slavery to capitalism.

I look forward to sharing more details about these policy proposals soon and working with the House to accomplish these important goals, Dugan said.

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