GOP opposition to commission on Capitol riot is a serious mistake

Republican congressional leaders are wrong on both principle and politics in fighting against a bipartisan commission analyzing the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

A commission, specifically one with Republican input, would be useful for numerous purposes. Of course, many Democrats intend to use the commission as purely a political cudgel ahead of the midterm elections, but there are legitimate functions the commission could perform, but only if Republicans are involved in creating it and conducting its work.