Posted on 02/13/2021 10:35:10 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) on Saturday surprised many when he suddenly changed how he decided to vote on whether or not to call witnesses in President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. Originally, he voted "no" but as the roll call was taking place, he changed his vote a "yes." He joined four other Republicans – Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Mitt Romney (UT) and Ben Sasse (NE) – who voted with the Democrats to call witnesses.
"Mr. President," Graham said to Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy. "I'd like to change my vote to 'aye.'"
BREAKING: Senate votes 55-45 to allow witnesses and more evidence for Trump impeachment case, slowing the progression of a trial that could have concluded Saturday. Five Republicans voted yes, including Lindsey Graham, who switched from an initial no vote https://t.co/3HfaYxaxQC pic.twitter.com/flGv46j7AX— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 13, 2021
Following the vote, Graham took to Twitter to explain his reasoning. He said that if Democrats want to call witnesses, then he's "going to insist we have multiple witnesses."
It is my firm belief that the House Managers are trying to investigate the case AFTER it was brought to the Senate.
It is better for the country to go to a final vote.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 13, 2021
However, if the body wants witnesses, I am going to insist we have multiple witnesses.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 13, 2021
We can start with Speaker Pelosi to answer the question as to whether or not there was credible evidence of pre-planned violence before President Trump spoke?— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 13, 2021
Whether Speaker Pelosi, due to optics, refused requests by the Capitol Hill Police for additional resources like the National Guard?— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 13, 2021
Her testimony is incredibly relevant to the incitement charge.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 13, 2021
Former Trump senior aide Jason Miller said the defense team has 301 witnesses so far.
We’re currently at 301 and counting... https://t.co/3P4Bukw5Eh— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) February 13, 2021
According to ABC reporter Katherine Faulders, Miller has a list handy.
Jason Miller is walking around with a witness list that says WITNESS LIST 301 (SO FAR)
pic.twitter.com/c2lObyNtrz— Katherine Faulders (@KFaulders) February 13, 2021
Will all the screaming school girls earlier here on FR trashing Lindsey please sit down now?
Told you!!!
It’s like 3rd grade here sometimes.
I want this to take months and become such a circus that even the most disinterested American understands just how stupid these people really are.
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The Dems cancelled the Witnesses because Discovery has to be granted, and they were vulnerable to charges of neglect of Covid and the Economy for a silly witch hunt.
They also want to avoid Discovery.
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WTF is going on here?
Yes it is
“It’s like 3rd grade here sometimes.”
More like preschool.
They decided to call witnesses before they were against it.
Call witnesses? I thought the Rats already rested their case
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Speaking of ...
We wouldn’t even be here if Lindsey hadn’t given the Dems everything they wanted in the Ukraine Impeachment.
They learned there was no downside whatsoever.
That’s why Impeachment is so popular.
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The circus has come to DC.
The circus has come to DC.
The Dems shut themselves down. Lindsay should have played his 3D Witness-Chess game if that’s what he voted for and won.
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Speaking of ...
We wouldn’t even be here if Lindsey hadn’t given the Dems everything they wanted in the Ukraine Impeachment.
They learned there was no downside whatsoever.
That’s why Impeachment is so popular.
Weakness always emboldens.
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Lindsey, Pelosi will simply lie. As will any dim “witness”. So... what is the point?
Lindsey: Yeah, I voted with the Dems.
Press: Why?
Lindsey: To keep you guessing...
Press: Why?
Lindsey: Because I get all the attention.
Press: Why?
Lindsey: Because I’m an attention whore.
Press: Why?
Lindsey: To keep the press asking why? And attention isn’t on Trump.
Press: Why?
Lindsey : Because I’m an attention whore?
Press: Why?
Lindsey: That’s why?
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I can vouch for that.
True, dat
The point was to get our witnesses or to get them to fold. They folded.
I’d like to see how long it would take for each of the 301 witnesses to take the stand.
Let the trial continue for months. The more they focus on this, the less time for legislative mischief to concoct.
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