Qualls, Nicholson call Jan. 6 stories ‘hit pieces’

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls and his running mate Brian Nicholson dismiss news stories about Nicholson's attendance at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as 'hit pieces.' Nicholson claims he did not enter the Capitol and left when violence began, while Qualls states he was aware of Nicholson's presence during their initial meeting. A political analyst notes the issue could influence voter perceptions among different Republican factions.