Leahy isn’t going to allow it. This is so predictable.
Ugh. I wish he would not show up or present a defense. I have the same feeling going into this that I did the vote certification on 1/6.
Leahy won't be able to stop it. Trumps' claim of election fraud it what they cited in the article of impeachment. He has a right to defend against it. It's nothing but an unconstitutional dog and pony show, but trying to block this will make it even more so.
Leahy isn’t going to allow it. This is so predictable.
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My fear as well. I’ve been posting that concern for some time now but hoping I’m wrong. Here is what I understand.
1. Senator Leahy has been sworn in as the Presiding Officer for the Senate Trial.
2. Senator Leahy CANNOT be sworn in with the 99 other Senators. He can not vote.
3. This gives the Republicans a narrow 50 to 49 advantage for votes related to process including the admissibility of evidence and witnesses. If there is even one defection (It will be Romney) then we lose.
4. Leahy can rule that evidence or witnesses are inadmissible for any reason or no reason at all. If he does then any Senator can demand a vote to reverse that decision. The Dems and Romney can validate the decision.
5. If Leahy slips up and allow evidence or a witness that the Dems don’t like, they can force a vote and, once again, the Dems and Romney can have their way.
I’m hoping it doesn’t go this way, that there is some Senate rule that would prevent it. But right now, I think it is possible.