I hate to say it, but it’s time to get out a black armband, because a national day of shame is upon us. Since Senator Lamar Alexander [R-TN] decided to goose-step with his criminal Fuhrer, Donald Trump*, instead of representing his constituents, it appears that Bought Bitch Midnight Moscow Mitch is about to successfully hide his Fuhrer’s crimes by blocking documents and witnesses by blocking documents and witnesses at the impeachment trial.
- The questioning phase is over. On Friday, the trial will resume at 1 p.m. Eastern, when senators will begin a debate over including additional witnesses and documents in the trial.
- Republicans have felt increasingly confident that they will have the support to block a vote to subpoena new witnesses, like the former national security adviser John R. Bolton, who Democrats argue could provide crucial new information. This was made more likely Thursday night when Senator Lamar Alexander, Republican of Tennessee, who was seen as a swing vote, announced that he would not support calling additional witnesses…
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Sen. Lamar Alexander Makes ‘Preposterous’ Statement About Impeachment
If that isn’t impeachable conduct, then what the hell is?
Sen. Jeff Merkley: This is a tragedy in every possible way
Jeff is my Senator. I worked on his campaign to help him oust Gordon “Goosestep” Smith [R-OR]. I could not agree with him more than this!
Finally, this is what Republicans are doing!
RESIST!!
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Man….THIS is awful. What a bummer for the US and us.
I’m guessing that this has flown out the window, that Lamar Alexander is taking a pass on a ‘John McCain’ moment then.
Gawd….this is so sad…..where we’re headed. ….
Yeah, we’re getting dumped on for sure!
Black arm band Indeed!
TJI:
News Alert from The Washington Post
A senior Trump administration official and two congressional officials said it waspossible that senators would not rush immediately to a verdict if thevote on calling witnesses fails on Friday. The situation was fluid,but officials raised the possibility that the Senate could take up anew procedural resolution laying out rules for the trial’s endgame —which could include time for closing arguments, private deliberationsand public speeches by senators.
Verdict on Trump impeachment could be delayed as late as Wednesday,after State of the Union, officials say. Watch our coverage. [2]
A senior Trump administration official and two congressionalofficials said it was possible that senators would not rushimmediately to a verdict if the vote on calling witnesses fails onFriday.
“An office of Foreign Interference Outreach” – good question. “Nothing but integrity” – good answer. Well, I’m sure Senator Warren saw this coming – hence her question I quoted in the Open Thread. If anything could stimulate Robert to a shred of integrity, it would be that.
In Jeff’s honor, I have posted a new “Pithy Progressive” whom Jeff supports.
Alexander rode his elephant all over what the constitution is about.
Merkley is on target, and that is exactly what Schumer said minutes after the kangaroo jumped the fence. Collins voted “yea” in a safe spot, knowing it would make no difference in the outcome. She has to go down!
What can I say? GOPutin’s team held tight (enough). Now all can see who voted for the massive cover up—-and we can VOTE THEM OUT!—— SpyKat loves Resist Cat, thx Joanne. Wish it would’ve taken the tank to whoever took my “Lock him/them up” sign outa the yard! LOL——Take care all, we gonna need our strength.
It happened exactly as predicted, but the GOP managed to have Democrats holding their breath nevertheless. This has been cleverly orchestrated by Mitch McConnell and shows he’s still ruling Republicans with an Iron fist.
It would indeed be fitting if Americans started wearing a black armband after Trump’s acquittal and it would be equally fitting if they were in short supply like the facial masks to protect from the coronavirus. The GOP and a virus, how many more plagues does America and the world have to suffer through.
I’m furious with the outcome.
I honestly thought that we were going to get rid of tRump.
So like you and so many others have said we need to vote him out of office.
At least *Rump won’t be able to gloat (as much – he’ll still gloat) about his getting off (can’t call it an “acquittal” when there were no witnesses or evidence allowed) during his SOTU blathering.
You take what you can get when the cards are stacked against you.
I will guarantee he will say, and repeatedly, that he was “not impeached.”
I bet an elephant load of shit that he gloats all over his Shit of the Union message.
Thanks and pooped hugs to all!