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[Leader of the Banned]

NYTs is reporting that White House advisers have floated the possibility that they could go to court to try to obtain a restraining order to stop him from speaking. Not sure if it’s referring to speaking in general or testifying, Don’t be surprised if he ends up Epsteined. What’s really pissy is he could have come forward but instead decided to cash in with the info.

I'm not that concerned. Trump's non-removal from office is a given. Over the course of the next few months, damning information is going to get out. His feelings of exoneration will likely be short-lived. The Repubs in the Senate have got to be sweating right now thinking about what would be the best course of action in their own political self-interest. To vote for witnesses or not, that is the question. If they have any analytical ability and political savvy whatsoever, they've got to go the witness route. If they don't, it's going to be an absolute mess for the Trump cult. I almost look forward to it.

 

[einnadica]

If they don't, it's going to be an absolute mess for the Trump cult. I almost look forward to it.

Me too, almost.

 

[Bob Wells]

Do you think that if John Bolton testifies that it will change the outcome? Personally, it will reinforce what was already known about the President much like it did President Clinton. I also recognize that even though President Nixon was impeached after a resounding victory in his second term he was reelected while being reelected. That said, I am going to be more interested if what John Bolton says either before the Senate, if he is allowed to testify, or after the Presidents acquittal, whether it will change the minds of the electorate come election time. We have such a short memory and the election is so far away. That is assuming John Bolton has something negative/ damning to say.

 

[Lake View Too]

Do you think that if John Bolton testifies that it will change the outcome? Personally, it will reinforce what was already known about the President much like it did President Clinton. I also recognize that even though President Nixon was impeached after a resounding victory in his second term he was reelected while being reelected. That said, I am going to be more interested if what John Bolton says either before the Senate, if he is allowed to testify, or after the Presidents acquittal, whether it will change the minds of the electorate come election time. We have such a short memory and the election is so far away. That is assuming John Bolton has something negative/ damning to say.

It seems like this revelation from Bolton will really put the pressure on the Senate to allow witnesses. If they completely stonewall now, they will lose decisively in the court of public opinion. Whether the vilification of the Senate GOP affects the Don is still in doubt, but it’s always fun to watch a Republican circular firing squad.

 

[PoppaJ]

I don’t trust Bolton. If he wanted to testify and make a difference he would have done it already.

 

[PoppaJ]

Emails Show Mike Pompeo's Office Agreed To Discuss Ukraine With NPR | HuffPost

Emails Show Mike Pompeo’s Office Agreed To Discuss Ukraine With NPR
The secretary of state has accused reporter Mary Louise Kelly of being a liar and ignoring an agreement not to discuss Ukraine.

 

[Leader of the Banned]

Romney, Collins, Murkowsky and Chief Justice Roberts for the tie-breaker.

Mitt Romney says it's 'increasingly likely' other Republicans will join his call for witnesses - CNNPolitics

 

[Bob Wells]

Romney, Collins, Murkowsky and Chief Justice Roberts for the tie-breaker.

Mitt Romney says it's 'increasingly likely' other Republicans will join his call for witnesses - CNNPolitics

Is it the Chief Justice, or is it Vice President Pence who is the tie breaker?

 

[PoppaJ]

Is it the Chief Justice, or is it Vice President Pence who is the tie breaker?

Chief Justice, and Romney changes his mind more often than his underwear.

 

[PoppaJ]

BREAKING NEWS: Pam Bondi abruptly cuts short argument alleging corruption by Hunter Biden.
The former Florida attorney general reportedly stopped her argument mid-presentation and recused herself from all further proceedings after Mr. Biden wired her a $25,000 political donation.

Details at Eleven.