case in ore own tweet saying, quote, president trump abused his power for his own personal gain, yet for all of the 280 character thoughts the battle over what the looming senate trial is remained for days. at an impasse. sources telling cnn no conversations between the top two senate leaders have occurred or likely to before january. and with tangible action tabled for the moment, it is the rhetorical fight sitting at center stage. >> all of the people that donald trump has said that could profess his innocence, he hasn't let come before congress. and she's trying to make sure they'll testify before the senate. >> reporter: a clear democratic strategy to get under the president's skin. something sources tell cnn is exactly what is happened. >> they're playing games. they don't want to put in their articles. they're ridiculous, phony, fraudulent articles. >> >> reporter: but sources say to exert pressure on mitch mcconnell. >> it is unprecedented for the