I would prefer a fifth alternative, namely for Democrats to make a motion, appealing to Roberts., who will preside at the Senate trial, to allow for the presentation of evidence and issuance of subpoenas of key witnesses. Roberts could well decline, ceding to the Senate the right to make the rules, but at the very least, Republicans would have to publicly defend their sham. If, at the end of the proceedings, Democrats have not had access to witnesses, they could ask Roberts to declare a “mistrial.” That is highly unlikely to be granted, but it would cement in the public’s mind a key argument: The Senate did not acquit (or decline to remove) by a full and fair trial. The stain of impeachment should remain, Democrats can argue.
FYI, IIRC, "trump" is UK slang for fart.
This fact seems apropos.
Well nobody's accusing him of being smart.
The man is totally devoid of integrity. For Republicans that's a feature not a bug so he'll no doubt be welcomed with open arms.
Right, dude narrowed his chances down to never and no fucking way.A real political genius that guy ; D
Deep State is for p*ssies, we're Deep Gutter : )
Months, yeah. It's great, trust me :)
This guy was always a homophobic bigot so I'm not sad to see him go.
I'm sorry for you, but not for him or her.
NJ Republicans usually don’t go for a Tea Party type, Bible thumpin’, “Real” American.
Usually the business friendly, not socially wanting to go back to 1919 types, tend to do better
Agreed, but I don't think that makes ole' VD look any better.
Absolutely ON TOPIC!!!!1!1!1!!!!!!11111!!!
I would have upvoted this because I agree with your view of Young Pete, but I really don't like Biden.
Good riddance!
Sad to lose the head count (for the House), but gratified to lose the head. And the body.
Hand-off from the Repubs, maybe, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Dems respond differently.
WaPo's Jennifer Rubin has another idea:
I would prefer a fifth alternative, namely for Democrats to make a motion, appealing to Roberts., who will preside at the Senate trial, to allow for the presentation of evidence and issuance of subpoenas of key witnesses. Roberts could well decline, ceding to the Senate the right to make the rules, but at the very least, Republicans would have to publicly defend their sham. If, at the end of the proceedings, Democrats have not had access to witnesses, they could ask Roberts to declare a “mistrial.” That is highly unlikely to be granted, but it would cement in the public’s mind a key argument: The Senate did not acquit (or decline to remove) by a full and fair trial. The stain of impeachment should remain, Democrats can argue.
Looks interesting - as a matter of last resort.
Mondays are hard