For the Jan. 6 Committee to Succeed, This Guy Has to Go

UNFORCED ERROR

Chairman Bennie Thompson’s staff director pick could irrevocably undermine the credibility of the fledgling committee—with no real upside.

Published Jul. 26 2021 2:30PM EDT

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On July 22, Chairman Bennie Thompson announced the senior staff for the fledgling 1/6 committee. On paper, the choices were beyond reproach. Until you saw who was named staff director, and just how sketchy his professional past is.

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Kel McClanahan

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For the Jan. 6 Committee to Succeed, This Guy Has to Go

Chairman Bennie Thompson’s staff director pick could irrevocably undermine the credibility of the fledgling committee—with no real upside.

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Kel McClanahan