[Nearly 60 Democratic lawmakers now skipping Trump’s inauguration]Lewis’s declaration became a galvanizing call on the left, for whom the civil rights icon has always been a hero. The issue is trickier for Senate Democrats with clearer national ambitions. House Democrats have joined Lewis for a variety reasons. It’s not the first time this month that Senate Democrats have disappointed their more activist House colleagues. Just two weeks ago, during the official tally of the electoral college, House Democrats repeatedly lodged complaints regarding Russian interference, voter access to polling places and other allegations.

Source: Washington Post January 17, 2017 23:52 UTC