Lead House Impeachment Manager Jamie Raskin just announced he wants to call witnesses and subpoena documents. Trump attorney van der Veen just had a meltdown on the Senate floor.
So this may not be the last day of trial, as had been expected. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell just announced he will vote to acquit.
We've got it live streaming after the jump. I welcome your comments and observations, too.
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mlp ! commented
2021-02-14 11:01:38 -0500
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Right, doors!
Yesterday, we got almost exactly what everyone said we would get before Trump was impeached, and everyone is in a panic today.
Yes, the Impeachment Managers did a great job, and Trump’s defenders were morons. But did anyone really think that the GOP senators had any sense of decency at all? Does the GOP really expect us to self-destruct now?
Yesterday, we got almost exactly what everyone said we would get before Trump was impeached, and everyone is in a panic today.
Yes, the Impeachment Managers did a great job, and Trump’s defenders were morons. But did anyone really think that the GOP senators had any sense of decency at all? Does the GOP really expect us to self-destruct now?
doors17 commented
2021-02-13 19:02:22 -0500
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I thought they would get a majority of between 51 to 55, so getting 57 is somewhat of a surprise. The House Managers did an excellent job of presenting the case while Trump’s were pathetic, but because Trump has an R next to his name and the fear of dealing with his supporters and the right-wing media we knew they would never get the needed 67.
John McKee commented
2021-02-13 18:51:50 -0500
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OK, then. The battle lines in the inevitable war for the much diminished and tainted ‘Republican Party’ name have been drawn. I would expect that Cruz, Hawley or both will now launch a campaign to dislodge McConnell toute suite.
When they do split, what do you think the second party will be called? American Patriot Party? Conservative Party? Constitutional Party? Federalist Party?
When they do split, what do you think the second party will be called? American Patriot Party? Conservative Party? Constitutional Party? Federalist Party?
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 16:31:54 -0500
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McConnell just all but announced Trump is guilty – after voting him not guilty.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 15:53:57 -0500
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GOP guilty votes were: Collins, Murkowski, Sasse, Romney, Burr, Cassidy, and Toomey.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 15:51:55 -0500
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It’s official. He’s acquitted. Victory laps coming up on Fox News. But at least 7 Republicans seem to have voted guilty.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 13:29:58 -0500
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I am beyond disgusted to learn that Democrats have backed down and will only take Rep. Herrera Beutler’s notes. The trial will wrap up, Trump will call himself vindicated, Republicans will take victory laps and Dems will look ridiculously weak and ineffective, after looking like bold, courageous truth tellers.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 12:06:32 -0500
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Senate is in recess until 12:30 ET when they will present a resolution on how to go forward.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 10:48:23 -0500
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mlp, I’m guessing it’s because Graham thinks Team Trump will call Kamala Harris or Pelosi. Daniel Goldman said that would be a disaster for the defense.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 10:46:55 -0500
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I’m watching MSNBC… I wish Stephanie Ruhle would STFU suggesting that Democrats should move on to Biden’s agenda. Her guests keep telling her that, essentially, it was a boss move by the Raskin and that van der Veen’s claim that he’ll call Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi as witnesses will not work out for him.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 10:34:08 -0500
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NBC just reported that the vote was to debate on witnesses.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 10:30:42 -0500
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For some reason, Lindsey Graham just changed his vote for aye on calling witnesses.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 10:29:17 -0500
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Collins, Murkowski, Romney, and I think Sasse voted for witnesses.
Ellen commented
2021-02-13 10:22:58 -0500
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Wow, van der Veen just had an epic meltdown when Jamie Raskin said he wants to call witnesses. Presumably, there are enough votes to have them.
