The idea that the Senate could decline to hold an impeachment trial is likely on sound Constitutional footing.
But politically it is ludicrous.
99 of 100 Senators would vote yes to have a trial if the House impeached, and the lone hold-out would likely abstain.
99 of 100 Senators would vote yes to have a trial if the House impeached, and the lone hold-out would likely abstain.
Yep. And Mitthole Romney will be the star GOP Senator. If you are tired of Romney I’ve got bad news: you ain’t seen nothing yet. Guaranteed.