to Cornyn: this is NOT a game of petty vindictiveness, it's a terribly serious crime of *insurrection!* Grow up & act like a serious adult representing defence of the US Constitution, the salvation of democracy, & deterrents of any further rebellions to our govt!
Senate Republican threatens impeachments of past Democratic presidents
@AkomoCombine
the GOP rgument for objecting to the trial will not stop the trial from going forward...what it IS going to hinder is the already difficult to obtain & absolutely necessary 17 Republican Senate votes that must be gained in order for a *conviction,* otherwise Trump is guaranteed to be acquitted.
@naikarrah This isnt Mad Max or some video game.
Real world actions lead to real world consequences.
@naikarrah yep- thats why it will be framed as a bi partisan issue and an attack on US democracy.
You dont get to storm the capitol, overrun police lines and threaten lawmakers with death and destruction.
Not without consequences.