Here Are the 61 Dems Who Are Skipping Inauguration UPDATE w/Their Reasons @ #30

[Seeker]

Here are the Democrats Who are Skipping Trump’s Inauguration

58 not attending inauguration Fox News
by Adelle Nazarian17 Jan 20172


At last count, over 50 Democrats have announced they will be skipping President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, January 20. The majority of them are from the deep blue state of California.

According to Roll Call, Democrats who are planning to skip Trump’s historic swearing-in ceremony include Reps. John Lewis (D-GA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Don Beyer

(D-VA), Mark Takano (D-CA), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Ted Liu (D-CA), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), John Conyers (D-MI), Mark Desaulnier (D-CA), Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Kurt Schrader

(D-OR), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), William Lacy Clay (D-MO), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jos Serrano (D-NY), Judy Chu (D-CA), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Katherine Clark

(D-MA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Karen Bass (D-CA), Keith Ellison (D-MI), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Al Green (D-TX),

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Anthony Brown (D-MD), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), John Yarmouth (D-KY), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Grace

Napolitano (D-CA), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Adam Smith (D-WA), Darren Sotto (D-FL), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Mike Doyle

(D-PA), Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH), Donald M. Payne (D-NJ), Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Robert A. Brady (D-PA), Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), and

Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR).

Although no Democratic senators have indicated they will be missing the inauguration, CNN has suggested that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has left the door open for those deciding to do so. Schumer said, “I think each person has to make the choice on their own, but I don’t begrudge those who have said they’re boycotting. Each person can make his or her own decision.”

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers announced they would not attend the inauguration after legendary civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis stated that he does not believe Trump is a “legitimate president,” that he is “wrong” for the nation, and that this is the first inauguration at which he will not be present.

However, soon after he made his comment, a report surfaced that Lewis had skipped George W. Bush’s inauguration because he did not believe Bush was the true elected president, thus it would be hypocritical for him to attend.

Trump tweeted, “John Lewis said about my inauguration, ‘It will be the first one that I’ve missed.’ WRONG (or lie)! He boycotted Bush 43 also because he thought it would be hypocritical to attend Bush’s swearing-in….he doesn’t believe Bush is the true elected president.’ Sound familiar!”

John Lewis said about my inauguration, "It will be the first one that I've missed." WRONG (or lie)! He boycotted Bush 43 also because he…

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 17, 2017

"thought it would be hypocritical to attend Bush's swearing-in….he doesn't believe Bush is the true elected president." Sound familiar! WP

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 17, 2017

New Hampshire Democrat Rep. Carol Shea-Porter noted that instead of attending the inauguration she’ll go to religious services to “pray for all of our leaders and people.” Shea-Porter represents a congressional district that Trump won. In fact, Trump won more votes than Shea-Porter did. Shea-Porter received 162,080 votes in her district, CD-1. Trump received 179,259 in the same district.

Jeanie Forrester, who is running for chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, sent out a tweet pointing this out:

.@realDonaldTrump won NH-01 district in Nov. Received more votes than @TeamSheaPorter https://t.co/JyQjoj5tbd #nhpolitics

— Jeanie Forrester (@JeanieForrester) January 17, 2017

Forrester, who is running uncontested and has received the backing of Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH), will face elections on Jan. 28.

In response to the Democrats skipping the inauguration, Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) said, “Put your big boy pants on.” He added, “and let’s start working together.”

"Put your big boy pants on" — @RepSeanDuffy believes lawmakers should be attending Trump's inauguration https://t.co/e3lrw9R1s0

http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern...mocrats-who-are-skipping-trumps-inauguration/

 

[Hfcomms]

On Fox this morning Trump was asked about what he thought about all the Democrat Reps boycotting his inauguration. His response was classic Trump. 'Can I have all your tickets?' The Reps get prime seating and there are a lot of people that want to attend but there isn't room for them.

 

[packyderms_wife]

I thought Lewis skipped one of the Bush's inauguration, because he didn't see him as a legitimate president? If so then what's all the hubris about, the guy only recognizes black people as a legitimate president which makes him patently racist.

Oh wait, he's black and therefore cannot be racist.

 

[Vegas321]

I heard yesterday, Trump is donating those seats.

 

[TerryK]

I thought Lewis skipped one of the Bush's inauguration, because he didn't see him as a legitimate president? If so then what's all the hubris about, the guy only recognizes black people as a legitimate president which makes him patently racist.

Oh wait, he's black and therefore cannot be racist.

Lewis started protesting racism and has since become a racist as so often happens.
How ironic that those like him are now referring to all blacks who meet with Trump as mediocre Negros.

Whoever fights monsters
should see to it that in the process
he does not become a monster.
And if you gaze long enough into an abyss,
the abyss will gaze back into you.
Friedrich Nietzsche

 

[OddOne]

Wonder how many of these folks are gonna be dropped by their constituents when they come up for reelection.

 

[Pinecone]

Three out of five of our reps won't be going to the inauguration here in OR. They are all Dems. One D and our sole R rep are still going as far as I know. Unless we go for 4 out of 5. I don't see that OR will vote any differently next time, unfortunately.

 

[Doomer Doug]

Three of the five Congresscritters in Oregon aren't going. This includes Earl Blumenhaurer, my Congressman, who is about as hard left as you can get. Sorry, OddOne, but none of the three in Oregon will lose their seat over this. Blumenhaur's district is all Multnomah County. De Fazio is Eugene, and Schrader is mostly Marion County.

I did security for Blumehauer back in the 1980's when he was running for City Council. He really is a repulsive, arrogant, can't do anything but be a political hack kind of guy. He has NEVER done anything but be in school, be a lawyer/lobbysist, or be a politician at the city, county and in Congress. I think he has been in Congress for over 20 years. I know he has been in politics, local, state and federal since 1984 at least.

Oregon is one of the four states that are mentioned as absolute Democratic Party dictatorships. The only elected office in Oregon held by a Republican is the Secretary of State. EVERY SINGLE OTHER ELECTED OFFICE, PLUS BOTH THE SENATE AND HOUSE IN OREGON ARE MAJORITY DEMOCRAT. In fact, both the House and Senate are within a vote or two of Absolute Demorcatic SuperMajority. Ergo, some more anti-gun, anti-freedom laws are going to be passed this term.

The final thing is the Governor is a Bi-Sexual, and the Democratic leader in the House is a Lesbian. However, the guy who went after the bakers for not baking the wedding cake for the two lesbians was voted down when he ran for Secretary of State.

Washington, Oregon and California are now about as hard, radical left as you can get without moving to North Korea.

 

[Doomer Doug]

One final thing is the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the State of Oregon are now officially, declared by the Mayor and City Council, declared by Governor Brown and declared by the Multnomah County Council, OFFICIALLY, LEGALLY AND IN FULL DEFIANCE OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW SANCTUARY CITIES, COUNTY AND STATE.

 

[Dozdoats]

They should just go home and NOT COME BACK.

That would show all us Deplorables what they really think.

SNARK!

 

[WalknTrot]

Pretty stupid to burn bridges like that. Also to miss a front row seat to history.

Oh well.

 

[Pinecone]

But, we don't want them back!

 

[Doc1]

I think Trump has a long memory and a subtle vindictive streak. You've all heard the expression, "Vengeance is a dish best served cold"? I strongly suspect that down the road, when they least expect it, these guys (and women) are going to get a heaping serving of some sort of 'cold' dish off of the sh*t buffet.

Best regards
Doc

 

[nomifyle]

I think Trump has a long memory and a subtle vindictive streak. You've all heard the expression, "Vengeance is a dish best served cold"? I strongly suspect that down the road, when they least expect it, these guys (and women) are going to get a heaping serving of some sort of 'cold' dish off of the sh*t buffet.

Best regards
Doc

Gonna love it, Doc, when it happens.

Judy

 

[Dozdoats]

What goes around, comes around.

 

[frazbo]

Now how do we get the rest of the Dem's to not show up? Quick! Somebody think!

 

[Adino]

Got it.

Decorum, courtesy, respectful disagreement are officially thrown out the window.

Now, if the left brings violence, and the folks in dc continue to condone left on right violence, then I think it appropriate for the occasion caning to return to the halls of Congress.

Maybe even a duel or two.

What's good for the goose and all that.

 

[Flippper]

Washington, Oregon and California are now about as hard, radical left as you can get without moving to North Korea.

Not the state but just 2 counties in WA, 95% of the land mass is conservative. I believe that vote fraud is rampant as well, otherwise Trump would not have lost in the wee hours in WA on election night, and visual support (campaign signs, etc.) for klinton was nearly invisible, even in the 2 leftist counties that run the state.

 

[Lurker]

Wonder how many of these folks are gonna be dropped by their constituents when they come up for reelection.

Few to none, most will win re-election since most just did.

 

[Seeker]

They should just go home and NOT COME BACK.

That would show all us Deplorables what they really think.

SNARK!

Bet they still continue to draw their paychecks though. snark2

 

[Old Gray Mare]

This may all be a co-inky-dink and I hope it is. Does it hit anyone here suspicious that almost last minuet all these Dems deciding not to attend the Inauguration and President and Mrs. Bush Sr. being in the hospital at this time? That said if anything, anything happens to Trump at the Inauguration there may be some questions that will need answers. I seem to remember reports of back when President Lincoln was assassinated a lot of important people were suspiciously out of town.

Saying a prayer for the Bushes. I may not have agreed with all he said and did but they were our President and First Lady.

 

[Meadowlark]

Pretty stupid to burn bridges like that. Also to miss a front row seat to history.

Oh well.

Indeed, the apparently never heard the phrase "what goes around comes around".

 

[AlfaMan]

Add another congressman to that list-Democratic 11th district of Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly. He announced this afternoon he won't be going. Which is great because the SOB is up for reelection this year.
A little background on Mr. Connolly-he was training to be a Catholic priest when he met his wife. Both are nice people in person except for their socialist worldview. The interesting thing to me is, he's Catholic yet is a pretty vocal supporter of abortion. He's pro choice.

I think he's got a special place in hell reserved just for him.

Also-I'm glad the socialists aren't going-the tickets will go to people who actually want to be there. When George W's inaugural took place in 2005, the RNC set up bleachers along the parade route (and charged 30 bucks a ticket too!). Well, people didn't want to pay the price, and we were standing around one of these nearly empty bleachers at FBI HQ when a FBI agent invited us to sit in the bleachers for free. We had a great time-and the people who benefit from these special snowflakes not attending will also have an awesome time.

 

[Seeker]

More than 60 Democratic House members won’t attend Friday’s swearing-in
Posted Jan 17, 2017 5:43 AM
Simone Pathé
@Simone Pathé

Even before President-elect Donald Trump attacked Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Twitter over the weekend, a handful of Democratic lawmakers had planned to boycott Trump's inauguration on Friday.

But by the end of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday night, that group had ballooned. As of Wednesday morning, more than 60 Democrats in the House have now said they will not attend. No Democratic senators have announced similar intentions.

In a taped interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Friday, Lewis said he would not be attending the inauguration because he believes Trump is not a “legitimate president.” That provoked an early-morning Twitter tirade from Trump in which he dismissed the civil rights icon as “all talk, talk, talk.”

The criticism of Lewis prompted other members of the House Democratic Caucus to announce that they would skip the inauguration, too, out of solidarity with Lewis. Massachusetts Rep. Katherine M. Clark, California Rep. Barbara Lee, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Illinois Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez were among the first to announce they’d skip the inauguration, well before Lewis’ comments. They’re now being joined by Democrats from across the country, most of whom represent reliably blue districts.

Here’s a list of the Democrats who have announced they will not attend, with those who most recently announced closer to the top.

Virginia Rep. A. Donald McEachin said Wednesday afternoon that his train ticket to D.C. for the inauguration will go unused. "I'm not sure what there is to celebrate," he said.

Alabama Rep. Terri A. Sewell said Wednesday afternoon that the "blatant disrespect" toward Lewis dissuaded her from attending. But she called for healing moving forward.

"There is a bridge in my district where we all can gain inspiration, and I invite President Trump and Congressman Lewis to join me in visiting Selma to walk hand-in-hand across that bridge as one nation, indivisible and united," Sewell said.

Virginia Rep. Gerald E. Connolly released a statement on Wednesday saying that he “cannot” attend Trump’s ceremony.

I will not attend Inauguration. My full statement:https://t.co/RMWFPWxCo7 pic.twitter.com/f3chbID9MA
— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) January 18, 2017

Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego posted messages on social media channels, calling for supporters to oppose “Trump’s bigotries — birther conspiracies, attacks on Gold Star parents & civil rights heroes.”

We must stand against Trump's bigotries- birther conspiracies, attacks on Gold️ parents & civil rights heroes. I won't attend inauguration.
— Ruben Gallego (@RepRubenGallego) January 17, 2017

New York Rep. Louise M. Slaughter will be skipping the inauguration, a spokesman told the (Rochester) Democrat and Chronicle, but the congresswoman will attend other events, including the post-inauguration luncheon.

Many of you have asked whether I will be attending the inauguration on Friday. I'm proud to #StandwithJohnLewis: https://t.co/nYVpW8k4im
— Louise Slaughter (@louiseslaughter) January 18, 2017

California Rep. Jerry McNerney told The (Stockton) Record on Monday he had a scheduling conflict that prevented him from attending, and that his absence wasn’t a protest. But on Tuesday night, he released a new statement saying, “The election of Mr. Trump lacks legitimacy.”

I will not be attending the inauguration of @realDonaldTrump. Read my statement here: https://t.co/7V2wYKxJ77
— Jerry McNerney (@RepMcNerney) January 17, 2017

Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompsonwill remain in his district this weekend. An aide told The (Jackson) Clarion-Ledger that “Mr. Trump’s recent insensitive and foolish remarks about civil rights hero John Lewis were far beneath the dignity of the office of the president.”

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskinsaid Tuesday, “These are not normal times and I cannot pretend as if they are.” His decision not to attend is a change. On Sunday, he told Bethesda Magazine it was his “constitutional duty to be there.”

New Jersey Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. said in a Tuesday evening statement that he “will not celebrate [Trump’s] swearing-in to an office that he has proven unfit to hold.”

I will not celebrate @realDonaldTrump's swearing-in to an office that he has proven unfit to hold. pic.twitter.com/mD1iA9KpMJ
— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) January 17, 2017

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett:

I will not be attending the inauguration this Friday. Read my statement here. pic.twitter.com/4gt6AA4u16
— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) January 17, 2017

Florida Rep. Alcee L. Hastings:

I will be boycotting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. See my full statement here: https://t.co/p9F5dqoDl4
— Alcee L. Hastings (@RepHastingsFL) January 17, 2017

California Rep. Juan Vargas:

I will not be attending the Inauguration. Instead, I will be praying for our country and for our community with the people of my district.
— Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) January 17, 2017

Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley’s spokeswoman said Tuesday the congressman “fully supports the peaceful transfer of power but has chosen to spend the district workweek with those who have elected him,” according to Crain’s Chicago Business.

Illinois Rep. Daniel Lipinski’s spokesman said the congressman “prefers working in his district and spending time with his wife to watching the inauguration ceremony and attending parties in Washington.”

Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Doyle:

I’m going to #StandWithJohnLewis. I won’t attend the Inauguration on Friday.
— Mike Doyle (@USRepMikeDoyle) January 17, 2017

California Rep. Tony Cárdenas said on Tuesday that he won't attend the inauguration. Instead, from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, he and his wife will participate in an hour of meditation. “While Donald Trump is being sworn in, I think a good use of my time is to promote positivity," he said in a Wednesday statement.

I will not be attending the inauguration. Full Statement here: https://t.co/bIpoUL0Boa pic.twitter.com/4kzbZFo5V4
— Rep. Tony Cárdenas (@RepCardenas) January 17, 2017

North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams:

Today I released the following statement about the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/gJsFkO55Me
— Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) January 17, 2017

Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro released a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying he wouldn't attend the inauguration but would be in Washington, D.C., on Friday to greet constituents. "I respect their choice to attend," he said.

I will not attend this year’s inauguration ceremony. Here's why: https://t.co/APvdTrSsMV
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) January 17, 2017

North Carolina Rep. G. K. Butterfield:

After prayerful consideration, I cannot in good conscious attend the inaugural ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump. (1/3)
— G. K. Butterfield (@GKButterfield) January 17, 2017

Texas Rep. Al Green said in a statement that he would not “attend the inauguration because conscience says it is the right thing to do.”

Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the 2017 Presidential Inauguration: https://t.co/QTww2wasHT
— Congressman Al Green (@RepAlGreen) January 17, 2017

New Hampshire Rep. Carol Shea-Porter is the rare Democrat from a district that Trump won to announce she won’t attend:

Instead of going to the Inauguration, I'll go to religious services to pray for all of our leaders and people, then will serve my district.
— Carol Shea-Porter (@TeamSheaPorter) January 17, 2017

Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan F. Boyle:

Pennsylvania Rep. Robert A. Brady told ABC6 Monday night, “I want to support John Lewis, he's a personal friend of mine.”

Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth:

I believe the office of the President deserves our respect, and that respect must begin with the President-elect himself. My statement: pic.twitter.com/l8eitaourD
— Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) January 17, 2017

Virginia Rep. Don Beyer:

I just told hundreds of my constituents that I will not be attending the Inauguration Ceremony this coming Friday. Here is what I said: pic.twitter.com/YLJz5OWjXe
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) January 16, 2017

New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler:

The rhetoric + actions of @realDonaldTrump have been so far beyond the pale, I cannot in good conscience participate in this inauguration.
— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) January 16, 2017

Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree:

At MLK Day dinner in Portland, I announced that I would not attend Trump's inauguration. Here's why: https://t.co/4P35Mi8rf4#mepolitics
— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) January 17, 2017

Maryland Rep. Anthony G. Brown:

Skipping Inauguration.@RepJohnLewis a civil rights hero. Enormous responsibility to be POTUS.I respect the office, can't tolerate disrespect
— Anthony G. Brown (@AnthonyBrownMD4) January 16, 2017

Michigan Rep. John Conyers Jr.said on Monday he wouldn’t attend because of “divisive and inflammatory statements made by the president-elect.”

California Rep. Raul Ruiz told The Desert Sun on Monday that Trump has not shown respect for the office of the presidency.

Florida Rep. Darren Soto said he was “deeply disappointed” by Trump’s attacks on Lewis.

California Rep. Judy Chu:

After much thought, I have decided to #StandWithJohnLewis and not attend the inauguration.
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) January 15, 2017

Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan:

After reading classified Russian hacking doc & @realDonaldTrump offensive tweets to @repjohnlewis I will not be attending the Inauguration. pic.twitter.com/wrEeGfqjrZ
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) January 15, 2017

California Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard:

BREAKING: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA) will not attend inauguration, her office tells me in an statement. @RepRoybalAllard pic.twitter.com/eWdOq9t3UX
— Wilfred Chan (@wilfredchan) January 16, 2017

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison:

I will not celebrate a man who preaches a politics of division and hate. I won't be attending Donald Trump's inauguration.
— Rep. Keith Ellison (@keithellison) January 16, 2017

Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans:

I #StandWithJohnLewis. I will not be attending the inauguration. Russian hacking must be investigated and I do not support the repeal of ACA
— Dwight Evans (@RepDwightEvans) January 16, 2017

New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat:

I will NOT be attending the inauguration for @realDonaldTrump!
— Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) January 15, 2017

Ohio Rep. Marcia L. Fudge:

As I told @JoyAnnReid, I will not be attending #Inauguration. I will be at home in Cleveland. #IStandWithJohnLewis
— Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (@RepMarciaFudge) January 15, 2017

Arizona Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva:

VIDEO: Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., discusses why he is not attending President Elect Donald #Trump's inauguration next week. pic.twitter.com/PXvDVshjpH
— azcentral (@azcentral) January 15, 2017

Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal:

I will not be attending Trump's inauguration. I will be with the people of my district. #OurFirstStand pic.twitter.com/TmCodl5w9t
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) January 15, 2017

Washington Rep. Adam Smith said he will be in his district since the House isn’t in session the week of inauguration.

New York Rep. Yvette D. Clarke:

I will NOT attend the inauguration of @realDonaldTrump. When you insult @repjohnlewis, you insult America.
— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) January 14, 2017

California Rep. Mark Takano:

"All talk, no action."
I stand with @repjohnlewis and I will not be attending the inauguration. pic.twitter.com/z8Q0wA9OPK — Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) January 14, 2017

New York Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez:

.@repjohnlewis is a national hero and I stand with him! I also am not attending inauguration given the tone of @realDonaldTrump's campaign
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 14, 2017

Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen:

Announced @ Mason Temple, #MLK final speech, that I won't attend #inauguration out of respect for @repjohnlewis & for unpresidential remarks
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) January 16, 2017

Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson:

Congresswoman @RepWilson tells me she will not attend @realDonaldTrump inauguration because of a wedding that day. @wsvn
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) January 16, 2017

A spokesman for California Rep. Karen Bass told The Washington Post the lawmaker is not attending after she asked in a Twitter poll on Sunday whether she should.

After receiving an overwhelming response on the twitter poll, I've decided not to attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump. pic.twitter.com/ig4kFn0GGH
— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) January 17, 2017

California Rep. Maxine Waters:

I never ever contemplated attending the inauguration or any activities associated w/ @realDonaldTrump. I wouldn't waste my time.
— Maxine Waters (@MaxineWaters) January 15, 2017

New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman:

I do not intend to attend the inauguration of PE @realDonaldTrump. Instead, join me for an Interfaith Prayer Vigil. pic.twitter.com/c5aJYEQOUW
— Bonnie WatsonColeman (@RepBonnie) January 15, 2017

California Rep. Ted Lieu:

Mr. Lieu's statement on why he won't be attending the Inauguration of @realDonaldTrump READ HERE: https://t.co/tx94zqE4rp
— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) January 14, 2017

California Rep. Grace F. Napolitano is not attending, per the Los Angeles Times’ list. (At least 12 Golden State Democrats are skipping inauguration.)

Georgia Rep. John Lewis.

California Rep. Zoe Lofgren told the Los Angeles Times she is not “in the mood to celebrate” Trump taking the oath of office.

Oregon Rep. Peter A. DeFazio told Oregon Public Broadcasting he typically abstains from “pomp and circumstance events in Washington,” so his decision not to attend isn't extraordinary.

California Rep. Mark DeSaulnier:

It is with a heavy heart and deep personal conviction that I have decided not to attend the #TrumpInauguration on January 20, 2017.
— Mark DeSaulnier (@RepDeSaulnier) January 14, 2017

Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he’ll be in his district speaking to students.

Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader told Oregon Public Broadcasting on Friday that Trump “hasn’t proved himself to me at all yet, so I respectfully decline to freeze my ass out there in the cold for this particular ceremony.”

New York Rep. José E. Serrano:

I will not attend the #inauguration2017 next week- cannot celebrate the inauguration of a man who has no regard for my constituents. #Bronx pic.twitter.com/Uz3NTgXl35
— Jose E. Serrano (@RepJoseSerrano) January 12, 2017

California Rep. Barbara Lee:

Inauguration should be a celebration. But we have nothing to celebrate on Jan 20. Instead of attending, I will be organizing. pic.twitter.com/P4whhl91ll
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) January 12, 2017

Illinois Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez announced his decision on Jan. 10 on the House floor.

Why I will not be at Trump inauguration & will march w/ women on 1/21: https://t.co/lsEwbL6o08 video: https://t.co/UEUiOjF873 #twill #p2 pic.twitter.com/rwo5nddxpn
— Luis V. Gutierrez (@RepGutierrez) January 10, 2017

California Rep. Jared Huffman:

Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer announced on Jan. 7 that he would not attend:

Massachusetts Rep. Katherine M. Clark announced her decision to skip the inauguration on Jan. 5:

My statement on the upcoming inauguration: pic.twitter.com/dQXE0ztvTf
— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) January 5, 2017

http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/here-are-the-democrats-skipping-trumps-inauguration

 

[NoDandy]

Well, with 60 + Demonrats not in attendance, that means that the air there will be less offensive, and a lot more pleasant to breathe !!

 

[Nowski]

The State of Jefferson, needs to be formed out of
northern California, and southern Oregon.

The remaining parts of the states of Washington and Oregon,
should be given to Canada, and southern California,
should be given to Mexico.

It is the only way forward.

Regards to all deplorables,
Nowski

 

[Chance]

I agree with Old Gray Mare: "Does it hit anyone here suspicious that almost last minuet all these Dems deciding not to attend the Inauguration..."

IF something happened at the inauguration...these democrats would be left to run the country.

Remember the Executive Order on succession of Attorney General from last Friday? - Obama picked AG of DC (east coast), AG of Illinois (midwest), AG of California (west coast). East coast, middle, west coast. Doesn't that seem a little odd?

And just a week before Trump is the new president.

I'll be glad when Monday gets here and nothing bad has happened.

Chance

 

[Tstainz]

If only Obama would boycott....

 

[summerthyme]

This may all be a co-inky-dink and I hope it is. Does it hit anyone here suspicious that almost last minuet all these Dems deciding not to attend the Inauguration and President and Mrs. Bush Sr. being in the hospital at this time? That said if anything, anything happens to Trump at the Inauguration there may be some questions that will need answers. I seem to remember reports of back when President Lincoln was assassinated a lot of important people were suspiciously out of town.

Saying a prayer for the Bushes. I may not have agreed with all he said and did but they were our President and First Lady.

That has Been nagging at me as the list grows. However, since Obama and the Clintons are supposed to be there, I've written it off as woo....

Hoping that's all it is.

Can you IMAGINE this country run by this group of butthurt, whiny, hypocritical losers? God help Us!

Summerthyme

 

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This is the latest count, 61 now, plus others who will not be there for "other" reasons. Note: they, too, are all Democrats.

Democratic lawmakers skipping the inauguration specifically to protest Mr. Trump or to support Lewis:

Terri Sewell (D-Alabama)

Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona)

Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona)

Karen Bass (D-California)

Tony Cardenas (D-California)

Judy Chu (D-California)

Mark DeSaulnier (D-California)

Jared Huffman (D-California)

Barbara Lee (D-California)

Ted Lieu (D-California)

Zoe Lofgren (D-California)

Alan Lowenthal (D-California)

Jerry McNerney (D-California)

Grace Napolitano (D-California)

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-California)

Raul Ruiz (D-California)

Mark Takano (D-California)

Juan Vargas (D-California)

Maxine Waters (D-California)

Alcee Hastings (D-Florida)

Darren Soto (D-Florida)

John Lewis (D-Georgia)

Luis Gutierrez (D-Illinois)

Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois)

John Yarmouth (D-Kentucky)

Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)

Anthony Brown (D-Maryland)

Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland)

Michael Capuano (D-Massachusetts)

Katherine Clark (D-Massachusetts)

John Conyers (D-Michigan)

Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota)

Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi)

Alma Adams (D-N.C.)

G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.)

Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.)

Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.)

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.)

Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.)

Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.)

Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)

Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

José Serrano (D-N.Y.)

Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.)

Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio)

Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon)

Kurt Schrader (D-Oregon)

Brendan Boyle (D-Pennsylvania)

Robert Brady (D-Pennsylvania)

Mike Doyle (D-Pennsylvania)

Dwight Evans (D-Pennsylvania)

Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee)

Joaquin Castro (D-Texas)

Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

Al Green (D-Texas)

Don Beyer (D-Virginia)

Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia)

Donald McEachin (D-Virginia)

Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington)

Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin)
Others who aren’t attending the inauguration -- but not explicitly because of Mr. Trump

A handful of Democratic politicians are opting out of Inauguration Day in D.C. -- but aren’t specifically saying they’re doing so as a form of protest against Mr. Trump. Here are those five members and their reasons for skipping town:

Frederica Wilson (D-Florida): Wilson never planned to attend the inauguration because her goddaughter is getting married Saturday.

Lacy Clay (D-Missouri): Clay’s office says he is choosing to “stay home and spend time with young constituents. He is not boycotting the event, just making a different choice.”

Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon): DeFazio isn’t planning to attend, but this is nothing new for him: he typically avoids the inauguration. He told Oregon Public Broadcasting that he doesn’t like to attend the “pomp and circumstance events in Washington.”

Adam Smith (D-Washington): Rebecca Bryant, a spokeswoman for Smith, said he will spend inauguration week “at home in Washington state meeting with his constituents” since the House isn’t in session.

Dan Lipinski (D-Illinois): His office said he is not specifically boycotting the inauguration, but “will be attending to office and family-related matters this week.”

Mike Quigley (D-Illinois): Quigley’s office says he “fully supports the peaceful transfer of power,” but is planning to spend the week in his district since the House is not in session. He is ready to work with Mr. Trump “on bipartisan issues in which they can find common ground,” his office said, but also will “continue to hold the President-elect accountable.”

Bobby Rush (D-Illinois): Rush is not attending because his wife is in the hospital.

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