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Machiavellian on 17 December 2019
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SpokenTruth said:
Machiavellian said:

Its very interesting on McConnell end.  I wonder if he is doing this on purpose in a move to remove himself from the proceedings.  Its not like McConnell doesn't know how this would play out once he made his statements.  Just seems weird for him to go on public notice stating he is aligning the Senate with the White House.

Getting removed would only work in the Democrats favor. It reduces the required conviction count down to 66 and puts a ton of ethics uncertainty on the Republican side.

I assume he simply thinks he can get away with it. He must be under the impression that Chief Justice John Roberts will not call these statements into question.

Tomorrow will be very interesting.  That is when the House vote takes place.  If affirmed (and they will be), Vice President Pence will sear in Chief Justice Roberts immediately there on the House floor where he will then have authority to direct the Senate proceedings...including the removal of jurors (senators).

Interesting.  I wonder if Chief Justice John Roberts would remove Senators for comments they have made.  Lindsey and McConnel come to mind right off the bat, I do believe there were a few others.  If such a thing would occur that would be very interesting.