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The Dems placed a bet that the Republicans will lay down.
Thats why Schiff doesnt fear being called - or having his phone calls Subpoenaed. Thats why Joe is confident theyll leave him out of it.
Thats why the Whistleblower is still working with Dem groups to get Trump.
The Dems saw the GOP Senate assume a submissive doormat position during the Kavanaugh proceedings and rightly assume this will be a similar event.