Has McConnell said anything about allowing a conviction vote

[BainsBane]

in the Senate? Or will this be like last time?

[msongs]

1. the senate is on vacation. he just has to do nothing nt

[BainsBane]

3. I believe the Senate has to vote on it

per the Constitution.

[Bev54]

10. He probably not bring them back for a vote

but I do believe the new senate can still do it after he leaves office.

[BainsBane]

11. That doesn't solve the problem

of his access to the nuclear codes.

[Bev54]

13. No and you can thank the republicans for that

but it could prevent him from pardoning himself and perhaps prevent him from running for office again.

[Thomas Hurt]

2. he is a coward, never happen.

He isn't going to let the party be smeared with a Republican President being convicted.

[rzemanfl]

4. He will trade doing nothing for whatever Drumpf and Putin have on him. That's my guess. n/t

[drray23]

5. he would not have a choice.

senate has to vote on conviction after an impeachment.

[BainsBane]

6. I see

Do you think they can get 67 votes?

[drray23]

8. i think its way more likely than last time.

the senators are shell shocked after yesterday's events. Unlike the house members they are not in gerrymanded districts. There is a wide recognition Trump is a threat and that it was a coup attempt. It is going to be difficult for senators to acquit under these circumstances especially after Trump has 12 days left anf lost the election. Last time they argued to let people decide . Wr have decided so they cant make that argument.

[uponit7771]

7. The kGOP will go down with the Benedict Donald Ship ... fuck em

[Chainfire]

9. I have a feeling that they have given Trump and ultimatum

Sit down and shut up and you can finish your last two weeks with what tiny bit if self respect you retain. Trump's unusual message earlier this evening would support that. Trump knows he screwed up and is on the verge of being tossed out. Mc is not going to allow Trump to be impeached in his last two weeks, it would be an admission that they failed in their duty to impeach him last time. I believe that Trump has been neutered. Time will tell.

[drray23]

12. they might have done that.

however McConnel cant stop an impeachment. If the house impeaches it will have to be taken by the senate , he cant shelve it. I imagine it would be hard for some senators to vote to acquit after yesterday's events.