IMPEACHMENT TRIAL WILL LIKELY RUN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2020
CLARENCE THOMAS MAY BE PRESIDING JUDGE
Mitch McConnell is expecting to hold an impeachment trial of President Trump commencing in February and could last 2 months. The trial will be in session 6 days a week.
The Democrats in the house are unlikely to be able to take their impeachment vote until late December at the earliest. It will take at least a month to do the preparation before a trial can commence.
It seems the decision to hold an actual trial has been decided. Many believed that they would put up a motion to dismiss and that would be the end of the matter. This would have just been used as a political weapon against Republican Senators.
There could be delays if witnesses who are subpoenaed resist and attempt to not testify. This trial could actually last longer depending on delays or any other unforeseen events like national emergencies etc.
It has been rumored that Chief Justice John Roberts may be inclined to recuse himself, due to some past disagreements with the President. If that should be the case, Justice Clarence Thomas would be the next in line.
You can bet that Adam Schiff and the so called whistle blower will be questioned under oath. It is not clear how many witnesses will be called or where this trial will lead. It is unlikely that they will ever get 67 senators to vote to remove Trump from office.
There are 6 Democratic Senators running for President who will be required to be in constant attendance. Those that have strong financial backing will be able to be most effective. This will provide a huge advantage to those candidates who will be free to campaign in this critical time. It may also open an opportunity for Democrat candidates who have not yet announced.
It is expected that there will be a strong defense made on the Presidents behalf. This may be a confrontation with many casualties on both sides.
It is expected that there will be a strong defense made on the Presidents behalf. This may be a confrontation with many casualties on both sides.
It is unlikely that this trial will bring about any reconciliation to the divisions in the country.
I always assumed this was Nancy Pelosi's strategy.Run with the Impeachment story 24/7 up to election day. With the current field of candidates it's the only option the D.N.C. has.
ReplyDeleteOnce they vote in the house, they will no longer be in control of the agenda. I believe they would like to see the Senate dismiss it so they could then attack the senators who voted to dismiss. If the Republicans have the guts and wisdom for it, they should hold a trial and call all the interested parties having to do with Ukraine and get sworn depositions from the prosecutors in Ukraine concerning U.S involvement in Ukrainian affairs during the previous administration. This could be brought out to address Trumps reasons for asking for information concerning corruption in Ukraine. This could drag out until summer, but if done properly would result in an acquittal rather than a dismissal.
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