Looks like they started earlier today. It’s the day that Republican Senators tie themselves to Donald Trump’s corruption for the rest of time.
Impeachment
Impeachment Trial – February 4, 2020
Today is a day for more debate. The wrongly-named Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana is now speaking. Sorry I’m late with this.
Impeachment Trial – February 3, 2020
Closing arguments today. Ken Starr is speaking of Martin Luther King.
Lamar Alexander Falls Into Line
Lamar Alexander has spoken in more detail of his decision to vote against calling impeachment witnesses and, presumably, to acquit Donald Trump. “The Senate reflects the country, and the country is as divided as it has been for a long time. For the Senate to tear up the ballots in this election and say President …
The Best Laid Schemes o’ McConnell an’ Men Gang Aft Agley
Let’s step back a bit and take stock of what has happened today. First and foremost a battle was won. Specifically that there will be no vote tonight, in fact there will be no vote until Wednesday, on the final disposition of the impeachment of the President. While I’m sure this seems like cold comfort …
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Lisa Murkowski’s Diamond Tears
Here’s her full statement on why she won’t vote for witnesses, but the tl;dr is some nonsense about the trial being too politicized, she’s tearful about how John Roberts has been attacked, etc. Don’t waste your beautiful minds trying to make sense of it. Some words had to be formed into sentences, those sentences formed …
Impeachment Trial – January 31, 2020
Separate rumors are floating that Democrats and Republicans want to delay the vote to enthrone Donald Trump I until next week. I can see why Democrats might want to do this, but not Republicans. The State of the Union is scheduled for next Tuesday, February 4, and I would think they would want King Donald …