WASHINGTON: Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska issued a pointed rebuke Thursday of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a dangerous ploy that could damage the nation’s civic traditions.
Sasse, a potential 2024 presidential contender, posted a lengthy explanation of his views on social media, including a paragraph by paragraph dismantling of allegations of voter fraud in key states won by President-elect Joe Biden. Sasse said he felt compelled to speak truth as constituents and those supporting President Donald Trump wanted to know where he stands on the issue.
I will not be participating in a project to overturn the election, Sasse wrote. He said he wanted to explain why I have been urging my colleagues also to reject this dangerous ploy.
Trump, the first president to lose a reelection bid in almost 30 years, has attributed his defeat to widespread voter fraud, despite nonpartisan election officials…