On Wednesday, House Democrats staged a sit-it on the House floor trying bring their failed Senate bills to a vote in the House. Many are calling their actions a publicity stunt, and they seem to be right. All three of the liberal networks were glued to Capitol Hill during their evening broadcasts. “The dramatic sit-in on Capitol Hill,” ABC’s David Muir touted on World News Tonight, “Sitting down, demanding action on gun control.” The sit-in also gave them the opportunity to trash House Republicans.
“And as funerals continue for the 49 who were murdered, Democrats today seized the floor of the House of Representatives, demanding that the Republican majority allow a vote on gun control,” stated CBS’ Scott Pelley on Evening News, trying to shame the opposition.
When the sit-in started the House went into recess since no business was able to be conducted. And in accordance with the rules of body, when no official business is being conducted, the cameras were shut off. Such rules are in place and followed no matter which party is in the majority, but that didn’t stop the liberal media from painting House Republicans as the villains.
Alexander declared it was a sign of their weakness, “Republicans in retreat, forced to go into recess, cameras showing the protest turned off. Those cameras controlled by the Republican House Speaker.” The NBC continued to throw praise to the democrats, “Democrats in rebellion taking to social media to broadcast their message, violating House rules.”
