GOP senator stymies Georgia sanctions bill, puzzling democracy activists

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is standing in the way of a bipartisan push to tighten sanctions on the country of Georgia, which lawmakers and advocates say is the best way to stand up for pro-democracy forces and counter Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence in the country.  Mullin is blocking passage of the MEGOBARI Act, bipartisan…