Virginia Democratic congressmen Don Beyer, of the 8th district, left , Bobby Scott of the 3rd district, center, and Gerry Connolly, of the11th district, acknowledge the crowd after winning re-election at an election results party hosted by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in November 2016. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post)Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) announced Monday night before a room full of supporters that he will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. King spoke of the fierce urgency of now,” Beyer said, according to a statement from his office. Before the election, Virginia Democrats said Beyer was among a handful of appointees who Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) might have considered had Sen. Tim Kaine become vice president and left his seat vacant.

Source: Washington Post January 17, 2017 02:43 UTC