WASHINGTON
Democrats say that to protect the Constitution and the country against a future president trying to use a mob to remain in power, they must complete the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.
But in a trial Democrats already know they are likely to lose, describing victory becomes more and more
difficult.
Success for Democrats could mean doing the most damage possible to Trump’s chances of ever holding office again, tying Republicans to him and his actions, and then moving on, say impeachment experts and Democratic strategists.
The trial is expected to last just over a week. With a Senate divided equally along political lines, most people acknowledge that the road to 67 votes needed to convict Trump will be difficult. Forty-four of 50 Republicans voted Tuesday that the Senate trial is not constitutional, and few are signaling a willingness to change their minds and join Democrats in voting to convict Trump.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected an effort by Sen. Rand Paul to declare the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump unconstitutional, clearing the way for the
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is no longer going to be the Senate Majority leader. He’s furious with Trump. He thinks he cost the GOP the majority and is pleased with