Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said he will not support calling any witnesses in the upcoming impeachment trial against President Trump, including witnesses Trump wants to summon.
“I’m going to tell the president, ‘no,’ to his witnesses request because I think what is best for the country is to get this behind us as soon as possible,” Graham, a South Carolina Republican, said Wednesday.
The House is set to impeach Trump Wednesday night on two articles charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The Senate will hold a trial in January, and Democrats and Republicans are battling over the proceedings.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, wants to subpoena four current and former Trump administration officials as well as documents related to Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukraine’s president.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said he will not support calling any witnesses in the upcoming impeachment trial against President Trump, including witnesses Trump wants to summon.
I agree wholeheartedly.
Why allow the bolstering, search for further evidence, of an already failed partisan coup attempt.
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December 18, 2019, 07:26 PM
kimber1911
30 Republicans Not Voting at 0:00 time remaining?
Who and Why?
“We’re in a situation where we have put together, and you guys did it for our administration…President Obama’s administration before this. We have put together, I think, the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics,” Pres. Select, Joe Biden
“Let’s go, Brandon” Kelli Stavast, 2 Oct. 2021
December 18, 2019, 07:31 PM
cjevans
Two Dems -- Reps. Peterson and Van Drew, voted no.
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~ Benjamin Franklin.
"If anyone in this country doesn't minimise their tax, they want their head read, because as a government, you are not spending it that well, that we should be donating extra...: Kerry Packer
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December 18, 2019, 07:32 PM
Ackks
quote:
Originally posted by cjevans:
I agree wholeheartedly.
Why allow the bolstering, search for further evidence, of an already failed partisan coup attempt.
I wanted them to call a few, but I think Para and others are correct. Rejecting it ASAP sends a pretty nice message too.
December 18, 2019, 07:32 PM
kimber1911
Tulsi, voted present.
“We’re in a situation where we have put together, and you guys did it for our administration…President Obama’s administration before this. We have put together, I think, the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics,” Pres. Select, Joe Biden
“Let’s go, Brandon” Kelli Stavast, 2 Oct. 2021
December 18, 2019, 07:34 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by kimber1911: 30 Republicans Not Voting at 0:00 time remaining?
Who and Why?
Not wanting to participate in any way in this sham perhaps?
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December 18, 2019, 07:47 PM
kimber1911
So on the first Article it looked like 1 Democrat and 2 Republicans did not vote.
With 28 Republicans voting after the 15 minutes expired.
“We’re in a situation where we have put together, and you guys did it for our administration…President Obama’s administration before this. We have put together, I think, the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics,” Pres. Select, Joe Biden
“Let’s go, Brandon” Kelli Stavast, 2 Oct. 2021
December 18, 2019, 07:50 PM
a1abdj
I was watching as Pelosi announced the first had passed. The commies were starting to cheer when her highness scowled at them and they quieted down quickly.
I'll tell you what...I know this whole impeachment thing is a farce and it's not going anywhere in the senate, but I am hopping mad. The Democrats have become full-fledged enemies of the people. They have decided that only they are allowed to win elections. They are telling tens of millions of Americans that they are not allowed to decide who will lead this country, that their votes mean nothing.
I hope there are millions more Americans just as pissed as I am and ready to sideline the Democratic party for a generation. There is a lot of time between now and the 2020 election. I just hope that people don't forget what happened tonight.
December 18, 2019, 07:58 PM
Tn226
Andrea Mitchell, on NBC, just described our President as “chagrined and embarrassed”. Demonstrates how disconnected from reality she is. Maybe she didn’t read the letter.
December 18, 2019, 08:00 PM
SIG228
You sure she wasn't describing her mother?
December 18, 2019, 08:07 PM
wcb6092
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December 18, 2019, 08:12 PM
kimber1911
quote:
Originally posted by wcb6092: At this point Americans can show their support for the President by contributing to his campaign. Send a strong message to the Democrats.I just did.
Thanks, just contributed. Key times like this, where fund raising is closely tracked after such a critical event sends a solid message of support.
“We’re in a situation where we have put together, and you guys did it for our administration…President Obama’s administration before this. We have put together, I think, the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics,” Pres. Select, Joe Biden
“Let’s go, Brandon” Kelli Stavast, 2 Oct. 2021
December 18, 2019, 08:13 PM
braillediver
I was thinking I'd pay anything to see their faces when Trump wins in 2020. I can if I contribute now so I did. I'll be back.
The butcher with the sharpest knife has the warmest heart.
December 18, 2019, 08:15 PM
MikeinNC
quote:
The Senate will hold a trial in January, and Democrats and Republicans are battling over the proceedings.
Why wait, if Cocaine Mitch is just gonna call a vote to acquit at the onset of this? they should be able to do that tomorrow before 1000 coffee break.
"Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein
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December 18, 2019, 08:19 PM
chellim1
Just think of all the fundraising letters that can go out between now and then...
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
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