Article: Senate Republicans Circling the Wagons

[bdamomma]

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/9/26/1888030/-Senate-Republicans-rush-to-defend-Trump-while-condemning-rush-to-judgment-by-Democrats?detail=emaildksc

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Senate Republicans are circling the wagons around Donald Trump and assailing the House for its supposed “rush to judgment” on impeachment—the “rush” being that after months upon months of serious revelations about Trump’s actions, the House is opening an impeachment inquiry to investigate further.

That was Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, trotting out the talking point of a Republican who wants to seem serious and fair while laying the groundwork for never ever voting to convict Trump no matter how much evidence of wrongdoing emerges. “Would it have been better if he hadn’t brought up Biden’s name? Yes, I agree with that. But the rush to judgment by the other body I think is totally unwarranted,” Portman said. Again, the “rush to judgment” is the act of beginning a formal inquiry. Trust Portman to go with the “my brow is furrowed over Trump’s actions but gosh these darn Democrats are just so extreme” routine—and he’s had practice.

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was predictably more fiery in defense of his lord and master. “I don’t want to turn the Senate into a circus,” he said. “I think there’s a belief among Republicans [that] Democrats have lost their minds when it comes to Trump.” Graham also denied hearing any quid pro quo in the partial “transcript” that has Trump responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s query about buying Javelins from the U.S. by saying, “I would like you to do us a favor though.”



Isn't this getting old, we all know the repigs always play the victim, they have very short memories don't they?? They are such bastards.

[Sherman A1]

1. As expected

We have seen a few raise an eyebrow over the current issues, but they will fall in line.

[TwilightZone]

2. Well, of course they are.

This should surprise no one, though some posters seem to believe that the Rs are going to have a sudden conscience attack and could support conviction. I see zero evidence of that.

[volstork]

3. Lindsey doesn't

want "to turn the Senate into a circus." Well, isn't that rich?
Dude, it's been a fucking circus for the past 9 years. Where have YOU been???

[customerserviceguy]

9. He was one of the

head clowns in the last circus, the impeachment of Bill Clinton.

[Wounded Bear]

4. Most importantly, how concerned is Ms Collins?

[Proud Liberal Dem]

6. We need a color-coded chart for her "concern level"

[Proud Liberal Dem]

5. NPR is only too happy to publicize them standing by their man

[beachbumbob]

7. at this point they have NO choice

I expect NO trial will happen in the Senate concerning trump or any other trump official that may have articles of impeachment passed on to them


NO WAY MCCONNEL wants any trials and he can simply prevent them

[bdamomma]

8. Moscow Mitch

will not get away clean from this either. No way.

[customerserviceguy]

11. Not necessarily

If he concludes that Trump is no longer an asset to his Senate majority, then he will talk other GOP Senators into making noises about not automatically supporting Trump in a Senate trial. Then, a committee of GOP Senators will have a meeting with Trump to arrange the terms of his surrender.

Should Trump repudiate them, then McConnell will hold a vote without much of a trial, and get enough GOP Senators to vote with Democratic Senators to remove Trump. McConnell will have a much easier time working with President Pence, and the country can get back to ignoring Donald Trump. Presuming Pence survives primary attacks from Mitt Romney, he will be in a good position come Election Day.

It will be harder for our nominee to run against Pence, who will appear almost like a normal person in comparison to Trump. And the fundies will go all out for one of their own like we've never seen.

[Claritie Pixie]

10. Honestly though, most GOP are quiet. Only a few are vocally defending him.

I think that's a good sign.