Posted on 02/05/2020 9:44:22 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), viewed as the most vulnerable Senate Democrat running in November, said on Wednesday that he will vote to convict President Trump on both articles of impeachment.
"After many sleepless nights, I have reluctantly concluded that the evidence is sufficient to convict the President for both abuse of power and obstruction of Congress," he said in a statement.
Jones's announcement comes hours before the Senate's votes on the two House-passed articles of impeachment: abuse of power over the delayed Ukraine aid and obstructing Congress's investigations into those actions.
Jones has insisted for weeks that he is undecided on how he would vote, telling reporters on Monday that he was "getting there" but still wanted to review notes and talk to colleagues.
He sparked speculation last month that he could split his votes — convicting on one and acquitting on the other — when he told USA Today that he has "concerns" about the House manager's second article of impeachment, which deals with alleged obstruction of Congress.
Jones acknowledged on Wednesday that the second article "gave me even more pause," adding that he "struggled to understand" the House's strategy.
"However, after careful consideration of the evidence developed in the hearings, the public disclosures, the legal precedents, and the trial, I believe the President deliberately and unconstitutionally obstructed Congress by refusing to cooperate with the investigation in any way," Jones said.
Jones added that Trump's actions "demonstrate a belief that he is above the law" and if left unchecked would risk guaranteeing that no future whistleblower or witness will ever come forward and no future President ... will be subject to Congressional oversight."
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Oh look! Someone resigned today!
Thanks for saving the RNC money on that race, you corksucker. Hopefully the DNC will pay for the U-Haul when you move out of Alabama.
This is true. He knows he’s got a tough reelection fight and is going down anyway, so his vote is a virtue signaling vote.
So, he’s conceded he knows he can’t win, so going to vote with the party in hopes of some sort of reward after he’s ejected this fall..
They must have something on him.
Wow....what a surprise...
Boot this loser OUT! What an unable-to-=think-clearly nitwit. He definitely needs to “spend more time with his family”.
He was losing either way, might as well set himself up for the CNN guest slot and the Bolton autobiography scam.
Doug is losing his seat no matter what. He will need some dem hack to give him a job in a year.
There will be a lot more of those coming up.
Again, I say good.
Want to make sure he’s gone in November.
Retake House.
Increase margin in Senate.
Trump re-elected in landslide.
FWIW: The Dems knew the seat is a likely loss and they really, really, REALLY don’t want a bipartisan acquittal.
I’m sure Jones will get a nice golden parachute for his trouble.
Why can’t he just retire? Its not like he is in his 40’s or 50’s, I mean, let someone else run who can last another couple decades.
I just don’t like how modern politicians only leave their posts in a pine box. When did this become tradition?
Sepuku is strong with this grasshopper.
Apparently decided he cannot win reelection?
Now hopes to join a Democrat Administration in 2020 or 2024?
Well.... bye!
In other news, the sun sets in the west.
Must be a slow news day.
I’m on the edge of my seat waiting to see how Schumer votes.
No. Not really. :D
If so, he’s absolute toast.
he was a goner anyway. he took one for the team.
He is behind by over 20% in all polls and is headed for what may the largest beat down of a sitting Senator in history.
Yup. He won't win no matter what he does or says.
(He already knows it too)
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