U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s rather deplorable decision to boycott the U.S. tradition of the peaceful transfer of power is disappointing. Beyer noted that despite U.S. intelligence community universal denials to the contrary, he would not “be part of legitimizing a man whose election may have depended on malicious foreign interference …”
Perhaps Beyer would do well to listen to President Obama who said of Donald Trump, “We are all rooting for his success.” Or to follow Hillary Clinton’s example as she sits in a place of honor to witness and congratulate Mr. Trump and Gov. Pence as they take the Oath of Office. It should be noted our congressman will boycott the first African-American to administer this sacred Oath.
I might remind Mr. Beyer that such condescending behavior will marginalize his effectiveness as he represents us on critical issues such as federal employee concerns and the billion dollar WMATA bailout resulting from decades of neglectful Democrat party mismanagement.
At precisely the time when Northern Virginians need a mature and reasoned voice at the negotiating table, Congressman Beyer has elected to give up his seat.
Dr. Sean Lenehan
Chairman, Alexandria Republican City Committee